Senior Technical Program Manager

Accenture•Seattle, WA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud, and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X, and Accenture Song. Within Accenture, our Microsoft Business Group brings together deep engineering, industry, and delivery expertise to help organizations transform how they build, run, and optimize technology at scale. We work closely with Microsoft and Avanade to deliver complex, large‑scale cloud, platform, and digital engineering programs for global enterprise clients. Our Technology Operations & Program Management teams play a critical role in enabling predictable delivery, strong governance, financial discipline, and operational excellence across multi‑year, multi‑geo portfolios. We operate at scale, partnering with senior client stakeholders, delivery leadership, and cross‑functional teams to drive outcomes across the Microsoft ecosystem. You are a senior, results‑driven Technical Program Manager with deep experience operating in Microsoft‑centric enterprise environments. You bring strong program leadership, operational governance, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to run large, complex initiatives across multiple teams and geographies. You are comfortable working directly with Microsoft stakeholders, internal engineering teams, and client leadership. You balance technical understanding with business judgment, communicate crisply at an executive level, and are trusted to operate with minimal oversight in fast‑moving, high‑visibility environments.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in Technical Program Management, Technology Operations, or Delivery Governance
Minimum of 5 years of demonstrable experience working on Microsoft (MSFT) programs or accounts - this is a mandatory requirement
Experience collaborating with Microsoft product teams, engineering groups, or Microsoft‑aligned enterprise clients
Familiarity with Microsoft delivery expectations, engagement models, and stakeholder dynamics
Minimum of 5 years & proven track record managing large‑scale, complex technology programs in cloud or enterprise environments (Azure preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience across the full program lifecycle, including: Program and release planning Dependency and risk management Financial tracking and forecasting Executive reporting and governance cadences
Minimum of 5 years & solid understanding of Azure and Microsoft‑centric technology landscapes, even if not hands‑on engineering
Minimum of 10 years of strong client‑facing experience with the ability to establish credibility and trust with senior stakeholders
Minimum of 10 years of experience working across global delivery teams and multi‑geo operating models
Minimum of 10 years of experience & exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with comfort engaging at Director / VP / CXO levels
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience

Nice To Haves

You have worked directly on Microsoft internal programs or long‑term Microsoft strategic accounts
You have prior consulting experience in large‑scale enterprise environments
You have experience with cloud transformation, platform engineering, or enterprise modernization programs
You have exposure to AI‑enabled operations, automation, or data‑driven program governance
You have led or shaped account‑level PMO or operations models

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end technical and operational program management for large‑scale initiatives within a Microsoft (MSFT) ecosystem , including Azure, cloud, platform, and enterprise technology programs
Own program planning, governance, execution tracking, and delivery reporting , ensuring milestones, dependencies, and risks are actively managed
Partner closely with Microsoft stakeholders, Accenture delivery leads, and client leadership to ensure alignment on scope, priorities, and outcomes
Drive operational rigor across financial management, forecasting, KPI tracking, and executive reporting
Translate complex technical and delivery topics into clear, executive‑ready communication for senior leadership forums
Identify delivery risks early and proactively drive mitigation and course correction
Support account‑level initiatives , including operational improvements, scaling delivery models, and process optimization
Contribute to pre‑sales, solution shaping, and transition planning for Microsoft‑aligned programs when required
Mentor and guide junior TPMs and program leads, setting best practices for delivery discipline and stakeholder engagement