Program & Project Mgmt Associate Manager

Accenture; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to join the Technology for Operations team. You will oversee planning, execution, tracking, and governance of Agile projects, promoting practices and continuous improvement to deliver technology and transformation initiatives, including AI-enabled solutions.

The role requires 10–14 years of experience, strong stakeholder management, and proficiency with Jira/Confluence/Azure DevOps, Scrum and Kanban, and multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Agile projects in tech/digital transformations.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum and Kanban frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and governance abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage Agile projects using Scrum/Kanban or other Agile methods.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, standups, reviews, backlog grooming, retrospectives.
• Track progress with Agile metrics and dashboards.
• Coordinate AI-enabled technology initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure quality, risk management, and on-time delivery of project milestones.
• Prepare governance reports and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Agile Project Management

Scrum Kanban

Stakeholder Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in any discipline

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Skill required:

Tech for Operations - Agile Project Management

Designation:

Program Project Mgmt Associate Manager

Qualifications:

Any Graduation

Years of Experience:

10 to 14 years

Language - Ability:

English(International) - Intermediate

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud, and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services, and Accenture Songall powered by the worlds largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers.

What would you do

What Would You DoYou will be part of the Technology for Operations team that acts as a trusted advisor and partner to Accenture Operations. The team provides innovative and secure technologies that help clients build intelligent operating models and achieve exceptional business outcomes. As an Agile Project Manager, you will support the planning, execution, tracking, and governance of Agile projects, ensuring efficient delivery while promoting Agile practices and continuous improvement.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager with strong expertise in Agile methodologies and project governance. The role will involve managing Agile delivery teams, coordinating project activities, tracking progress, mitigating risks, and ensuring successful execution of technology and transformation initiatives, including AI-enabled solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess strong stakeholder management, project tracking, and team coordination skills, along with the ability to drive delivery excellence in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Any Graduation

• Bachelor s degree in any discipline.
• 10 to 13 years of overall experience with strong Agile project management exposure.
• Proven experience managing technology, digital transformation, or AI-related projects.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles, Scrum, and Kanban frameworks.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar project management tools.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams is preferred.
• Exposure to AI/ML projects is an added advantage.

What are we looking for

• Key Competencies
  • Agile Project Management
  • Scrum Kanban
  • Project Governance
  • Risk Issue Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Reporting Analytics
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Continuous Improvement
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Agile Certification, PMI-ACP, or PMP.
• Experience with cloud technologies such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Understanding of AI, Generative AI, or Agentic AI concepts.
• Experience in project governance and portfolio reporting.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Agile Project Management
  • Manage Agile projects using Scrum, Kanban, or other Agile frameworks.
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
  • Track sprint progress, team velocity, and delivery performance using Agile metrics.
  • Support release planning and roadmap execution.
  • Ensure adherence to Agile principles and continuous improvement practices.
• AI / Technology Project Delivery
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, developers, AI engineers, and stakeholders.
  • Support the delivery of AI and technology initiatives aligned with business objectives.
  • Assist in defining project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Monitor project schedules, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans.
  • Ensure quality deliverables through effective tracking and governance.
• Project Control and Governance
  • Maintain project plans, RAID logs, status reports, and governance documentation.
  • Track project milestones, budget utilization, and resource allocations.
  • Prepare project dashboards and management reports.
  • Support change management and issue resolution processes.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational project management standards.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Collaborate with project sponsors, business stakeholders, and delivery teams.
  • Provide timely communication regarding project status, risks, dependencies, and escalations.
  • Facilitate project reviews, governance calls, and stakeholder discussions.
  • Ensure alignment between business expectations and project outcomes.
• Team Collaboration
  • Guide and support Agile team members in adopting Agile best practices.
  • Foster a collaborative, transparent, and high-performing team culture.
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.
  • Encourage innovation and continuous learning within the team.