IMU CAL Manager

Accenture; New Delhi; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Utilities in New Delhi seeks an experienced Delivery Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale programs across conventional power, renewables, and energy tech. You will own client relationships, govern multi-workstream engagements, and drive outcomes spanning consulting, digital, and transformation mandates in utilities.

The role requires strong governance, budget management, risk mitigation, and cross-functional leadership to ensure timely, within-scope delivery and

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end delivery of large-scale programs in utilities.
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• Strong client relationship and governance capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder engagements.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program delivery across multi-year, multi-workstream utility engagements.
• Define and govern project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and dependencies across tracks.
• Drive delivery governance cadence - steering committees, status reviews, escalation protocols.
• Manage cross-functional teams including consultants, solution architects, developers, and client stakeholders.
• Ensure delivery quality through structured QA, testing governance, and milestone sign-offs.
• Lead resource planning, capacity management, and vendor / subcontractor oversight.
• Own financials - revenue recognition, margin management, billing milestones, and forecasting.
• Navigate change management, contractual amendments, and SOW expansions.
• Act as the primary escalation point for delivery risks and client concerns.

Skills

Delivery governance

Stakeholder management

Program management

Multi-workstream coordination

Quality assurance

Budgeting & forecasting

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Contract management

Education

PMP

Prince2

SAFe

ITIL (preferred)

MBA (Tier-1 preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Delivery Manager - Utilities Practice

Accenture Utilities

Location

New Delhi, India

Certifications

PMP / Prince2 / SAFe / ITIL (preferred)

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale, complex programs within Accenture's Utilities practice in India. The role sits at the intersection of conventional power, renewable energy, and enterprise technology - requiring equal comfort with domain depth and program execution rigour. The ideal candidate can own client relationships, govern multi-workstream engagements, and drive outcomes across consulting, digital, and transformation mandates in the utilities sector.

CORE DELIVERY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own end-to-end program delivery across multi-year, multi-workstream utility engagements
• Define and govern project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and dependencies across tracks
• Drive delivery governance cadence - steering committees, status reviews, escalation protocols
• Manage cross-functional teams including consultants, solution architects, developers, and client stakeholders
• Ensure delivery quality through structured QA, testing governance, and milestone sign-offs
• Lead resource planning, capacity management, and vendor / subcontractor oversight
• Own financials - revenue recognition, margin management, billing milestones, and forecasting
• Navigate change management, contractual amendments, and SOW expansions
• Act as the primary escalation point for delivery risks and client concerns

DOMAIN EXPERTISE - UTILITIES

Conventional Power

• Strong understanding of thermal, hydro, nuclear, and gas-based generation assets
• Familiarity with transmission and distribution (T&D) infrastructure, grid operations, and load dispatch
• Knowledge of utility operations - generation scheduling, outage management, and asset lifecycle
• Experience with DISCOM / TRANSCO / GENCO operating models and regulatory frameworks
• Understanding of CERC / SERC regulations, tariff orders, and state utility governance

Renewable Energy

• Working knowledge of utility-scale solar PV, wind (onshore/offshore), hybrid, and BESS projects
• Exposure to green hydrogen, corporate PPAs, open access, and captive power models
• Familiarity with SECI auctions, RPO compliance, ISTS policies, and RE project structuring
• Understanding of carbon markets, RECs, and energy transition frameworks
• Awareness of decarbonization roadmaps, net-zero strategies, and ESG reporting in the utility context

Energy Markets & Commercial

• Understanding of Indian electricity markets - DAM, TAM, G-DAM, bilateral contracts, and banking
• Familiarity with RE project economics, project finance fundamentals, and PPA structures
• Exposure to energy procurement strategies for large C&I consumers and utilities

TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL DELIVERY

Core Technology Domains

• OT/IT convergence - SCADA, EMS/DMS, ADMS, GIS, and asset management systems (EAM)
• Smart metering - AMI/AMR deployments, MDM platforms, meter data analytics
• Grid modernisation - smart grid programs, distribution automation, demand response
• Digital twin and asset performance management (APM) platforms

Data, AI & Analytics

• Familiarity with AI/ML use cases in utilities - energy forecasting, predictive maintenance, outage analytics
• Exposure to IoT-enabled monitoring platforms for generation and network assets

Cloud & Integration

• Delivery experience on cloud platforms - Azure, AWS, or Oracle in a utility/energy context
• Understanding of integration architecture - APIs, middleware, legacy modernization
• Familiarity with cybersecurity and data governance considerations in OT environments

CLIENT & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Proven ability to manage senior client relationships - CXOs, Directors, and Programme Sponsors
• Experience engaging utility regulators, government bodies, and policy stakeholders
• Ability to navigate complex multi-stakeholder environments across client, vendor, and internal teams
• Strong commercial acumen - protecting Accenture's position while growing client relationships
• Track record of identifying and converting scope expansion, add-on work, and new opportunities

PEOPLE & PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT

• Drive talent development, performance management, and career planning within the team
• Contribute to practice-building initiatives - assets, accelerators, PoVs, and go-to-market
• Participate in proposals, RFP responses, and solution presentations for new pursuits

Qualification

Experience

12-14 Years

Education

B.Tech - Electrical Engineering; MBA (Tier-1 preferred)