Program Senior Manager

Accenture Federal Services; Washington; On-site; USD 118,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in the United States seeks a Program Senior Manager to act as the central point of contact with Federal Civilian Health, providing oversight, coordination, and strategic guidance across the contract. You will drive issue resolution and program performance, coordinating tasks across teams and executives.

You will manage projects, staff, schedules, budgets, and communications, perform systematic analyses, and present recommendations to improve program strategy.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least one of the listed certifications (PgMP, PMP, PMI-ACP, SPC).
• Proven experience managing a contract of similar scope and impact.
• Bachelor's Degree or 10+ years of industry experience.
• Experience leading a team, project or program.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison with Federal Civilian Health for all program-wide issues.
• Oversee issue resolution and ensure effective program management across contract activities.
• Provide comprehensive account support and authority for task orders.
• Conduct analyses and deliver recommendations on program strategies.
• Manage and staff projects, schedules, budgets, and status reports.
• Develop, submit, and secure budget approvals.
• Lead regular status meetings with client management and stakeholders.
• Schedule and deliver quarterly presentations to Federal Civilian Health.

Skills

PgMP

PMP

PMI-ACP

SAFe SPC

Contract management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

10+ years industry experience

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people.Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands‑on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

You Are:

The Program Manager serves as the central point of contact with Federal Civilian Health for all program-wide and event‑specific matters. This individual provides comprehensive oversight, coordination, and strategic guidance across the contract, ensuring effective issue resolution, program management, and delivery of all task order requirements. The Program Senior Manager will manage projects, staff, schedules, budgets, and communications while driving systematic analyses and recommendations to improve program strategies and performance. They will have regular engagement with Federal Civilian Health stakeholders, including status meetings and quarterly presentations which is a core component of the role.

The Work:

• Act as the primary liaison with Federal Civilian Health for all program-wide and event‑specific issues
• Oversee issue resolution and ensure effective program management across all contract activities
• Provide comprehensive account support and exercise full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor for all task order requirements
• Conduct systematic analyses and deliver recommendations to Federal Civilian Health regarding program strategies and enhancements
• Manage and staff projects, establish and maintain project schedules, report project status and issues
• Develop, submit, and secure approval for project budgets
• Establish and lead regular status meetings with Federal Civilian Health client management and key stakeholders to review plans, deliverables, and issues
• Schedule and deliver focused quarterly presentations to Federal Civilian Health client

Here’s What You Need:

• Must hold at least one of the following certifications:
  • PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP®)
  • PMI Project Management Professional (PMP®)
  • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI‑ACP®)
  • SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC)
• Proven experience successfully managing a contract of similar scope, complexity, organizational impact, and tasking a Federal Civilian Health
• Bachelors Degree or 10+ years of industry experience
• Experience leading a team, project or program

Bonus Points If:

• Advanced Degree
• 15+ years of industry experience
• Motivated and proactive, with a desire to understand and address complex areas
• Curiosity for learning about new technology, industry best practices, and areas of risk, analyzing and turning new insights into concrete action
• Commitment to delivering tangible outcomes for customers and stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent people management and relationship development skills
• In-depth knowledge of Accenture delivery methodologies and practices

The Extras:

• US Citizenship Required
• The ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance may be required for this role

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$118,400—$260,900 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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Other Employment Statements

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Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

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