Project Manager

Accenture Federal Services•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Project Manager for a large-scale client project. The role supports the overall Program Manager in executing and delivering the client program, managing contract obligations, ensuring client satisfaction, and driving strategic initiatives to expand and grow the program. The Project Manager oversees day-to-day operations to ensure work is delivered within scope, schedule, and budget; identifies and resolves risks and issues; and monitors contractual compliance, deliverables, reporting requirements, financial performance, budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation. The Project Manager serves as a primary client contact, builds trusted relationships, anticipates client needs, manages expectations, facilitates status meetings, and responds to client concerns. The role also identifies opportunities to expand program scope and enhance services, collaborates on proposals and strategic initiatives, and monitors industry trends and client priorities to recommend solutions for growth. The position provides leadership and direction to project teams, encourages collaboration and accountability, and supports team development through coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution. It develops and maintains project plans, schedules, and performance metrics; reports progress to internal and external stakeholders; and drives continuous improvement by analyzing performance data and applying lessons learned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field.
At least 7 years of project management experience, including leadership roles in large or complex programs.
Strong understanding of contract management, compliance, and financial performance tracking.
Proven ability to develop and maintain trusted client relationships.
Experience driving strategic initiatives to grow programs and achieve business objectives.
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Support the overall Program Manager in executing and delivering the client program.
Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure contract obligations are met within scope, schedule, and budget.
Identify, mitigate, and resolve risks and issues that may affect program delivery.
Serve as the primary client contact and maintain relationships that promote satisfaction and alignment with project goals.
Anticipate client needs, manage expectations, facilitate status meetings, provide updates, and address concerns.
Identify opportunities to expand program scope, enhance services, and provide additional client value.
Collaborate with internal teams to develop proposals and strategic initiatives aligned with the client's long-term objectives.
Monitor industry trends and client priorities to recommend solutions for program growth.
Ensure contractual obligations, client deliverables, reporting, and compliance requirements are fulfilled.
Track financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation.
Lead and direct project teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, clear communication, and high-quality results.
Coach and mentor team members and support conflict resolution.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and performance metrics.
Track program progress and report transparently to internal and external stakeholders.
Analyze performance data and implement lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.