Program/Project Management Lead

8165 ASOL - Chennai - 6 SEZ Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Program/Project Management Lead in Chennai to oversee end-to-end delivery of programs and projects. The role focuses on defining scope, monitoring deliverables, and ensuring outcomes align with business goals.

Strong stakeholder communication and SME-level capability are essential for success. The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and drive decisions across multiple groups, ensuring projects stay on track and deliver tangible value for clients and

Qualifications

• Must have 5 years of experience in project or program management.
• 15 years full time education is required.
• Experience delivering programs/projects to achieve business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME and oversee delivery of programs/projects.
• Collaborate with teams and engage in key decisions.
• Mentor team members and ensure alignment across teams.
• Communicate with multiple stakeholders to manage expectations and issues.
• Manage project scope, risks, and deliverables.
• Facilitate regular team meetings and track progress.
• Provide solutions to issues across teams and drive outcomes.

Skills

Proficiency in Scrum

Agile methodologies

Project planning

Resource allocation

Risk management

Communication

Education

15 years full time education

Job description

Project Role : Program/Project Management Lead

Project Role Description : Manage overall delivery of a program or project to achieve business outcomes. Define project scope and monitor execution of deliverables. Communicate across multiple stakeholders to manage expectations, issues and outcomes. Must have skills : Scrum Good to have skills : NA

Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:

As a Program/Project Management Lead, you will oversee the comprehensive delivery of programs or projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Your typical day involves defining project scope, monitoring the execution of deliverables, and effectively communicating with various stakeholders to manage expectations and address any issues that arise. You will play a crucial role in steering the project towards successful outcomes while fostering collaboration among team members and stakeholders alike.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Expected to be an SME.
• Collaborate and manage the team to perform.
• Responsible for team decisions.
• Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
• Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams.
• Facilitate regular team meetings to ensure alignment and address any challenges.
• Mentor junior team members to enhance their skills and professional growth.

Professional & Technical Skills:

• Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Scrum.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and frameworks.
• Experience in project planning and resource allocation.
• Ability to manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders.

Additional Information:

• The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Scrum.
• This position is based at our Chennai office.
• A 15 years full time education is required.
• 15 years full time education

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