Strategic Change & Release Program Lead

7802 Accent.Tech.Solut.Sdn Bhd Company; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an experienced Strategic Program Lead to drive planning, execution, and delivery of complex strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on alignment with business objectives, effective stakeholder engagement, and measurable value across multiple projects and teams.

The ideal candidate combines program leadership with expertise in configuration and release management, change management, and stakeholder engagement, offering opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading large-scale strategic programs and complex project portfolios in a corporate environment.
• Advanced expertise in Configuration & Release Management.
• Strong understanding of project governance, risk management, program planning, and execution methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence decision-making across diverse teams.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving collaboration in matrix organizations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, planning, and execution of strategic programs and projects aligned with organizational goals and business priorities.
• Drive end-to-end program governance, ensuring delivery milestones, timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies are effectively managed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate activities, streamline delivery processes, and ensure successful program outcomes.
• Oversee configuration and release management activities to support stable, controlled, and efficient deployment of business and technology changes.
• Manage product and organizational changes, ensuring stakeholder readiness, adoption, and successful implementation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at multiple levels, facilitating alignment, communication, and decision-making.
• Monitor program performance, identify issues and risks proactively, and implement corrective actions to maintain project quality and delivery commitments.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance operational processes, delivery methodologies, and governance practices.
• Mentor and guide team members, supporting capability development, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.

Skills

Strategic program leadership

Release management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Project Management

Job description

Accenture is seeking an experienced Strategic Program Lead to drive planning, execution, and delivery of complex strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on alignment with business objectives, effective stakeholder engagement, and measurable value across multiple projects and teams.

The ideal candidate combines program leadership with expertise in configuration and release management, change management, and stakeholder engagement, offering opportunities to influence