Technology Programme & Project Manager

Accenture UK & Ireland; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technology Programme & Project Manager to lead client projects across the UK. This role involves managing stakeholder relationships, ensuring project delivery aligns with best practices, and actively mitigating risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Financial Services and recognized project management certifications. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, and enjoy a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including generous vacation days and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

30 days vacation

Private medical insurance

3 extra days for charitable work

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Services in advisory or leadership roles.
• Proven track record in project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of client projects.
• Facilitate communication between clients and teams.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Risk Management

Financial Services Experience

Problem Solving

Technical Communication

Automation Tools

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP)

PRINCE2 Certification

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

ITIL Foundation

Tools

Automation Tools

Job description

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Job Role: Technology Programme & Project Manager

Location: Manchester (must be willing to travel to client sites throughout the UK on an ad hoc basis)

Career Level: Level 8 (Associate Manager)

Salary: Competitive, plus benefits.

Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) at the point of application.

Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement

Company Background

Accenture as a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries – powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centres. With 650,000+ people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

Accenture is a company that will allow you to learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that flourishes with shared success, innovative ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways

As a team:

Accountable to delivering across several key clients in Accenture including overall senior stakeholder management, project planning, release scoping, change management, monitoring & tracking the progress and manage implementation along with supporting the live proving of changes.

Ensuring successful delivery are identified early in the development lifecycle and avoided / mitigated; managing and support project managers with delivery across multiple business segments and customer channels.

Active involvement in Team/Regional Portfolio Planning sessions driving the road map of changes along with both business and technology stakeholders.

Experience of managing change across the software development lifecycle; delivering effective management of risk, governance, compliance and control issues within the team, ensuring all team members are aware of and adhere to their individual responsibilities in these areas.

As a Technology Programme & Project Manager you will:

Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of client related projects and sub-workstreams, ensuring they are completed in accordance with project management best in class methodology and meet the highest Accenture standards.

Facilitate communication between client, external vendors and Accenture teams, including complex stakeholder management and clients to ensure clear understanding of scope, timelines, and status.

Perform as required risk management strategies to identify potential risks/issues and proactively develop mitigation plans to avoid or minimize impact.

Coordinate with the other Accenture and/or client team to ensure project deliverables align with client needs and overall charter of the project.

Manage junior resource allocation across projects, including managing team members based on their skills and experience.

Establish and maintain project documentation and reporting systems to clients quality standards and assurance.

Proactively integrate improvements into future project and client delivery lifecycles; including process improvements within the technical delivery team to enhance project efficiency and quality.

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

Experience working in Financial Services either in an advisory, technical, operational or leadership capacity is essential

External recognized Project Manager certifications, including examples like PRINCE 2, Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), and ITIL Foundation.

Operating using agile methodologies including iterative progress through efficient coordination of sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Able to proactively identify and address issues that could disrupt project timelines, increase costs, or degrade the quality of client deliverables; including problem-solving approaches.

Ability to explain complex technical details into understandable language for programme stakeholders, managing project expectations and creating team collaboration.

Utilize automation tools to optimize E2E change cycle processes including implementation plans, promoting a culture of efficiency and reliability.

Technical mindset of how organisation system components interact from Mainframe to Cloud and ability to understand complex technical concepts.

Demonstrated ability to operate throughout the E2E change lifecycle, from discovery to deployment to decommission; including fundamental components in budget planning and resource management.

What’s in it for you:

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary and car allowance, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! For senior roles additional bonus and equity awards are available.

Closing Date for Applications: 31/02/2025

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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