Senior Project Manager

Accenture Federal Services; Kirtland (NM); On-site; USD 108,600 - 232,800; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks a Project Manager to deliver secure cloud platform implementations supporting government customers. The role focuses on planning, execution, and delivery across the project lifecycle in classified/sensitive environments.

The ideal candidate will coordinate cross‑functional teams with a servant‑leader approach, drive operational excellence, and build relationships with government leadership throughout the lifecycle. Active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 10 years of Project Management experience.
• 7 years of experience with government, defense, or in a technical environment.
• 5 years communication experience with executive leadership.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, systems integration, cloud.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end project management activities across the full lifecycle.
• Define and manage project scope with stakeholders; establish milestones and deliverables.
• Develop comprehensive project plans including timelines, dependencies, staffing and budgets.
• Coordinate platform resources and maintain relationships with customer leadership.
• Monitor and manage project budgets and performance; ensure profitability.
• Identify risks, manage issues, and escalate for guidance as needed.

Skills

Project Management

Executive communication

Govt/Defense experience

Cybersecurity familiarity

Cloud familiarity

Systems integration

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!

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Project Manager to deliver secure cloud platform implementations supporting government customers. This role focuses on planning, executing, and delivering projects supporting customer missions in classified and sensitive environments. The ideal candidate will coordinate cross‑functional teams with a servant‑leader approach to drive operational excellence while developing relationships with government leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

What you’ll do:

Project Planning & Execution:

• Develop and execute end-to-end project management activities across the full project lifecycle
• Define and manage project scope in collaboration with Technical Lead and key stakeholders; establish clear milestones and deliverables
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, dependencies, finance, and staffing with Technical Lead
• Ensure all dependencies are identified and represented in support of customer roadmap in support of the mission

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication:

• Coordinate activities of platform resources to ensure effective execution and delivery
• Establish relationships with customer leadership; handle recurring meetings and written communication
• Coordinate with key stakeholders including System Owners, Technical Points of Contact (POCs), Product Owners, ISSM, SCA, and other program partners in support of system health
• Field and manage new customer requirements, ensuring alignment with program objectives

Financial & Contractual Management:

• Support management of financial, contractual, and operational commitments
• Monitor and manage project budgets to ensure profitability
• Provide management oversight and support to project staff; establish standards; support growth for team members
• Identify opportunities for expanded scope and areas of growth

Performance Monitoring & Risk Management:

• Monitor delivery performance and quality using established tools and defined metrics
• Track and report project progress to leadership and stakeholders
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks in accordance with the project plan
• Manage issue resolution to minimize schedule and operational impacts
• Ensure alignment with key stakeholders within the government program office
• Escalate risks and issues to management for advice and support

What you’ll need:

• 10 years of Project Management experience
• 7 years of experience with government, defense, or in a technical environment
• 5 years communication experience with executive leadership
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, systems integration, cloud

Bonus Points if you have:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across a complex, dynamic environment
• Active PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Cloud Platform certifications – preferably AWS, such as Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect Agile/Scrum certifications

Clearance:

Must have an active TS/SCI level government clearance

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 $108,600—$232,800 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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Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

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