Program/Project Manager

Overview Accenture Flex offers you the flexibility of local fixed‑duration project‑based work powered by Accenture, a leading global professional services company. Accenture is consistently recognized on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For and Diversity Inc’s Top 50 Companies For Diversity lists. As an Accenture Flex employee, you will apply your skills and experience to help drive business transformation for leading organizations and communities. In addition to delivering innovative solutions for Accenture’s clients, you will work with a highly skilled, diverse network of people across Accenture businesses who are using the latest emerging technologies to address today’s biggest business challenges. You will receive competitive rewards and access to benefits programs and world‑class learning resources. Accenture Flex employees work in their local metro area onsite at the project, significantly reducing and/or eliminating the demands to travel. Key Responsibilities Technology Project, Program, or Release Management. Proven experience managing enterprise release activities, deliverables, CRQs, estimates, and funding alignment. Strong ability to coordinate across technology teams and business partners in a matrixed environment. Support large‑scale enterprise releases, including release weekend execution. Payments or high‑volume transaction processing. Work with release governance, MSPIs, and regulatory‑driven delivery models. Note: The role requires 60% onsite client work in one of the following locations: Charlotte NC, Plano TX, Dallas TX, Atlanta GA, Kennesaw GA. Basic Qualifications 5 years of project or program management experience. Proven experience managing multiple moderate to high‑complexity projects. Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and software. Ability to assess and improve project management processes across lifecycles. Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and team‑building capabilities. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, and quality‑management skills. Effective communication skills, including engagement with senior stakeholders. Proven ability to estimate costs, manage budgets, and deliver within constraints. Experience in Banking or Payments Domain. Associate’s degree or above. Preferred Qualifications Program management experience across multiple departments or initiatives. PMP certification. Experience identifying and eliminating redundancies across portfolios. Advanced expertise in project management theory and team dynamics. Demonstrated ability to lead change, make tough decisions, and take on complex assignments. Comprehensive knowledge of business unit operations and cross‑functional collaboration. Bachelor’s Degree. Benefits Accenture Flex offers a market‑competitive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and long‑term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. Accommodation Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If hired and you require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. 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