Program/Project Management Lead

Accenture in India; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in India is seeking a Program/Project Management Lead to oversee delivery of complex programs ensuring alignment with business outcomes. You will define project scope and monitor deliverables while coordinating across multiple teams and stakeholders to manage expectations, risks, and dependencies.

This role requires deep experience in program management, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt plans to evolving needs.

Qualifications

• Must have proficiency in program/project management.
• Experience in defining project scope and monitoring deliverables.
• Strong stakeholder communication and expectation management.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

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.
• Lead strategic planning and resource allocation to optimize project delivery.
• Facilitate risk management processes to identify and mitigate potential project challenges.
• Mentor and support junior team members to foster professional growth and enhance team capabilities.

Skills

Program Project Management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

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

Program Project Management

Good to have skills

NA

Minimum 7.5 Year(s) Of Experience Is Required

Educational Qualification

15 years full time education

Summary

As a Program/Project Management Lead, a typical day involves overseeing the comprehensive delivery of programs or projects to ensure alignment with business objectives. This role requires defining the scope of projects clearly and continuously monitoring the progress of deliverables to maintain quality and timeliness. The position demands active communication with various stakeholders to manage expectations, address challenges, and ensure successful outcomes. The role is dynamic, involving coordination across different teams and adapting plans as necessary to meet evolving project needs and organizational goals.

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.
• Lead strategic planning and resource allocation to optimize project delivery.
• Facilitate risk management processes to identify and mitigate potential project challenges.
• Mentor and support junior team members to foster professional growth and enhance team capabilities.

Professional & Technical Skills

• Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Program Project Management.
• Strong skills in stakeholder communication and expectation management.
• Experience in defining project scope and monitoring execution of deliverables.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Competence in risk assessment and mitigation strategies within project environments.
• Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making to support project success.

Additional Information

• The candidate should have minimum 7.5 years of experience in Program Project Management.
• This position is based at our Gurugram office.
• A 15 years full time education is required.