Program/Project Management Lead

Accenture in India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in India is seeking a Program/Project Management Lead to supervise the end-to-end delivery of complex programs, define project scope, and monitor deliverables to ensure alignment with business outcomes.

The role requires coordinating across multiple teams and stakeholders, driving milestones within scope and budget, and communicating proactively to manage expectations, risks, and issues. It also entails mentoring junior team members in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Program Project Management.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities to manage complex projects and diverse teams.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at various levels.
• Ability to analyze risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project continuity.
• Experience in resource allocation and budget management to optimize project delivery.
• Skilled in using project management tools and methodologies to track progress and report status.

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.
• Expected to provide solutions to problems that apply across multiple teams.
• Lead the planning and execution phases to ensure project milestones are met within scope and budget.
• Facilitate effective communication channels among stakeholders to promote transparency and alignment.
• Mentor and support junior team members to foster professional growth and enhance team capabilities.

Skills

Program Project 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

Educational Qualification

15 years full time education

Summary

As a Program or 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 to evolving project needs to drive overall success.

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.
• Expected to provide solutions to problems that apply across multiple teams.
• Lead the planning and execution phases to ensure project milestones are met within scope and budget.
• Facilitate effective communication channels among stakeholders to promote transparency and alignment.
• 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 organizational and leadership abilities to manage complex projects and diverse teams.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at various levels.
• Ability to analyze risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project continuity.
• Experience in resource allocation and budget management to optimize project delivery.
• Skilled in using project management tools and methodologies to track progress and report status.

Additional Information

• The candidate should have minimum 12 years of experience in Program Project Management.
• This position is based at our M2B - STPI location.
• A 15 years full time education is required.