Project Manager - #1702218

Role:  Senior Project Manager/Delivery Lead

Location: Glasgow 

Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience 

Career Level:  8

Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application.

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. 

 

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.  

 

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO 

 

Accenture Next Gen Engineering: 

Next Gen Engineering is the home of our dedicated technology people who are focused on engineering memorable yet differentiated and captivating customer experiences. 

We have a seasoned group of cross-industry specialists who provide the best of full stack software engineering, cloud and platform engineering, and technical delivery. This includes fluency in Cloud Native, Data, Mobile, Internet of Things, Gen-AI, Frontend, Platform Engineering and Creative Design. 

If you’re looking for an exciting career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. 

We are looking for talented Technology Leaders with a passion to positively impact the lives of many through technology. 

 

As a team: 

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our vibrant Delivery practice, based at our Glasgow offices on a full-time, permanent basis. 

 

In our team, you will learn to harness the power of cutting-edge technologies and innovative methodologies. You will gain hands-on experience with a variety of tools and techniques that will help you stay at the forefront of technology and engineering memorable, differentiated, and captivating customer experiences. By leveraging these technologies, we ensure that we create significant value for our clients, driving their success and satisfaction. Additionally, we provide comprehensive training and career support to help you grow and advance in your professional journey. 

 

As a Project Manager you will: 

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and all governance, risk and regulated frameworks are adhered to throughout the project lifecycle.

Lead and co-ordinate a team of technical resources to successfully deliver the business and IT outcomes for our stakeholders and customers through the complete project lifecycle.

Manage implementation of solutions including scope, resource, schedule and financials to ensure delivery of change within agreed time and budget.

Governance of projects through initiation, design, build and support of test phases.

Identify key resources and manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure project objectives are delivered.

Issue management, Risk assessment, analysis and planning including escalation as required.

Develop and maintain financial, resource and work plans via use of approved tools.

Produce status reports to an agreed schedule.

The following skills and experience are essential for this role: 

Relevant experience in project management - project planning, management, financial management, estimation, and decision analysis skills; exceptional focus on delivery (proactive monitoring and remedial action).

Experience with Financial Services is essential for this role

Ability to lead and co-ordinate a team of resources across multiple sites. Exceptional communications and inter-personal skills.

Must be capable of focusing and maintaining project direction and be able to lead and motivate a team of specialist technical resources.

Clear evidence of budget management skills and financial processes and governance.

Problem management skills commensurate with those required to manage internal and external resources in scoping and resolution of complex issues.

Sound decision making abilities when faced with complex demands and issues that can, and will, arise throughout the project lifecycle.

Experience of liaison with IT suppliers in terms of plan deliverables and problem resolution

Set yourself apart: 

Relevant project management qualifications or training.

Sound business acumen and judgment.

Ability to see and communicate technology challenges in business terms; ability to understand and deliver business value. 

What’s in it for you 

 

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! 

 

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.  

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at www.accenture.com

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.