Project Manager - #1707135
Accenture
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.
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 apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets, and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We value inclusion and diversity, supporting the whole person, and are recognized worldwide for our business performance and inclusive culture.
Our Culture:
We care deeply about our impact on clients and communities. As Julie Sweet, CEO, states, "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."
Next Gen Engineering:
This is the home of our dedicated technology team focused on engineering memorable customer experiences. Our specialists provide full-stack software engineering, cloud, platform engineering, and technical delivery, with expertise in Cloud Native, Data, Mobile, IoT, Gen-AI, Frontend, and Creative Design.
Career Opportunity:
If you're seeking an exciting career in a vibrant environment with training and a global network of experts, this role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and develop a wide range of skills.
Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our vibrant Delivery practice in Glasgow, on a full-time, permanent basis. You will harness the power of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, gaining hands-on experience and creating significant value for our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with governance, risk, and regulatory frameworks.
- Lead and coordinate a team of technical resources to deliver business and IT outcomes.
- Manage solution implementation, including scope, resources, schedule, and financials.
- Governance of projects through all phases.
- Identify key resources and manage stakeholders to ensure objectives are met.
- Issue management, risk assessment, and escalation as needed.
- Develop and maintain financial, resource, and work plans.
- Produce status reports regularly.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Experience in project management, including planning, financial management, estimation, and delivery focus. Experience in Financial Services is essential.
- Ability to lead teams across multiple sites, with excellent communication skills.
- Proven budget management and financial governance skills.
- Strong problem management and decision-making abilities.
- Experience liaising with IT suppliers.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant project management qualifications or training.
- Sound business acumen and judgment.
- Ability to communicate technology challenges in business terms.
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include 25 days' vacation, private medical insurance, and 3 days' charitable leave annually. Flexibility and mobility are required for onsite client work.
About Accenture:
We are a global professional services company with over 509,000 people in more than 120 countries, committed to innovation and creating lasting value for our clients. Visit us at www.accenture.com.
Equal Opportunity:
Accenture is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of society without discrimination.
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