Program/Project Management Lead

Accenture PLC; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture PLC in Manila seeks a Program/Project Management Lead to oversee end-to-end delivery and align outcomes with business objectives. You will define project scope, monitor deliverables, and communicate with stakeholders to manage expectations and results.

Minimum 5 years of Agile Team Practices required; role includes mentoring, driving improvements, and coordinating across teams to ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Agile Team Practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the comprehensive delivery of programs or projects to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Define project scope and monitor execution of deliverables.
• Communicate across multiple stakeholders to manage expectations, issues and outcomes.
• Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team productivity and project delivery quality.

Skills

Agile Team Practices

Agile methodologies

Sprint planning

Stakeholder management

Tools

Agile project management tools

Job 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.

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, closely monitoring the progress of deliverables, and maintaining clear and consistent communication with various stakeholders. The position demands balancing priorities, addressing challenges as they arise, and ensuring that outcomes meet the expectations of all involved parties.

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 effective communication channels within and across teams to promote transparency and alignment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team productivity and project delivery quality.
• Support the development and mentoring of team members to foster professional growth and skill enhancement.

Professional & Technical Skills:

• Required Skill: Expert proficiency in Agile Team Practices.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks and methodologies to guide teams in iterative delivery.
• Experience in facilitating Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Ability to apply Agile principles to manage project scope, timelines, and stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Skilled in using Agile project management tools to track progress and report on key performance indicators.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to address challenges and remove impediments within Agile teams.

Additional Information:

• The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Agile Team Practices.
• This position is based at our Manila office.

Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required

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