Transit Program & Construction Leadership VP – Hybrid

Accenture PLC; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct seeks a seasoned program and construction management leader to drive regional growth for transit and major transportation infrastructure in Northern California. You’ll serve as the executive client lead for key agencies, identify and pursue new opportunities, and oversee capture strategy, pursuit efforts, and high‑level interviews.

You will strengthen relationships with public‑sector owners and industry partners, provide executive oversight of large programs, mentor

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in program management, construction management, or major infrastructure delivery with a strong focus on transit and public-sector projects

Responsibilities

• You’ll lead and execute the regional growth strategy for Program and Construction Management services supporting transit and major transportation infrastructure.
• You’ll serve as the firm’s executive client lead for key Northern California transit agencies and municipal clients.
• You’ll identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities, including overseeing capture planning, pursuit strategy, teaming, and executive‑level interviews.
• You’ll strengthen and expand relationships with public‑sector owners, decision‑makers, and industry partners, positioning the firm as a trusted advisor.
• You’ll provide executive oversight of major programs to ensure excellence in schedule, cost, risk management, constructability, and stakeholder coordination.
• You’ll build, mentor, and lead high‑performing teams while developing future leaders within the organization.
• You’ll collaborate with firm leadership to align regional initiatives with enterprise‑wide strategic objectives.
• You’ll represent the firm externally through industry leadership, participation in professional organizations, and engagement in regional forums.
• Flexible: The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center.

Skills

Program management experience

Job description

Accenture Construct seeks a seasoned program and construction management leader to drive regional growth for transit and major transportation infrastructure in Northern California. You’ll serve as the executive client lead for key agencies, identify and pursue new opportunities, and oversee capture strategy, pursuit efforts, and high‑level interviews.

You will strengthen relationships with public‑sector owners and industry partners, provide executive oversight of large programs, mentor