Strategic Stakeholder Engagement & Communications Lead

Accenture PLC

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 135,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Accenture is seeking a seasoned stakeholder engagement leader to drive day-to-day engagement for large-scale infrastructure programs. You will advise public agencies, project teams, and contractors, translating complex technical concepts into clear, audience-focused messaging.

Based in Phoenix, you will develop outreach strategies, manage meetings and inquiries, monitor KPIs, and anticipate risks. This role requires 8–10 years in stakeholder engagement or public affairs, a Bachelor’s degree, and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, Journalism, Project Management, Urban Planning, or related field.
8–10 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, public affairs, communications, government relations, or community outreach.
Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting infrastructure, construction, transportation, or other capital projects.
Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience writing proposals, bids, grant applications, or other persuasive business documents.
Willingness to travel up to 25% or depending on client needs.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day stakeholder engagement and communications programs supporting large-scale infrastructure and capital projects.
Serve as a trusted advisor to public agency clients, project teams, and contractors, providing strategic communications and stakeholder engagement guidance.
Develop and implement outreach strategies that foster understanding, address concerns, and maintain positive relationships with communities, businesses, elected officials, and other key stakeholders.
Prepare clear, compelling communications materials and executive-level messaging that translate complex technical information into accessible, audience-focused content.
Manage public meetings, community events, stakeholder inquiries, and issue resolution efforts to support project objectives and stakeholder satisfaction.
Analyze stakeholder feedback and provide strategic recommendations to clients and project leadership to inform decision‑making and project delivery.
Confidently present project updates, engagement strategies, and recommendations to executive leadership, elected officials, governing boards, and public audiences.
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare progress reports to measure program effectiveness and communicate results to clients.
Identify stakeholder, reputational, and political risks and support the development of proactive mitigation strategies.
Build and maintain relationships with public agencies, contractors, teaming partners, and industry organizations throughout California.
Identify and support the pursuit of new business opportunities across transportation, transit, water, energy, and public infrastructure markets.
Lead and contribute to proposal development, qualifications packages, interview presentations, and grant applications.
Develop persuasive technical narratives, executive summaries, and win themes that strengthen pursuit strategies and proposal submissions.
Contribute to capture planning, market research, and account development activities that support business growth objectives.
Represent Accenture at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to strengthen market presence, expand relationships, and generate new opportunities.