Project Management Associate

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! Position Overview The Project Management Associate is a mid-level position within the Project Management Team (PMT) that provides critical support for project lifecycle activities, configuration management, asset tracking, logistics coordination, and project monitoring. This role serves as a position for individuals seeking to develop comprehensive project management skills while contributing to operational excellence across the program. The ideal candidate will bring experience in software development lifecycle processes and stakeholder engagement. Primary Responsibilities Project Lifecycle Support Assist with project planning activities including schedule development, milestone tracking, and deliverable coordination Support project initiation activities such as charter development, requirements gathering, and baseline establishment Track project metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and status across multiple concurrent projects Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support project execution activities Facilitate project meetings, document action items, and track decisions Assist in the preparation of project status reports, dashboards, and executive briefings Support project closeout activities including lessons learned documentation Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Support Engage with stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle from requirements gathering through deployment Facilitate product owner workshops and requirements elicitation sessions for software application development projects Document and track software requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria Coordinate sprint planning activities, backlog refinement, and release planning for Agile/DevSecOps projects Assist in coordinating software testing activities, user acceptance testing (UAT), and deployment schedules Track software defects, enhancement requests, and change requests through resolution Maintain software project documentation including technical specifications, design documents, and release notes Stakeholder Engagement Serve as a liaison between technical teams, product owners, and business stakeholders Facilitate communication and collaboration across development teams, operations teams, and end users Conduct stakeholder interviews to gather requirements and understand user needs Translate technical information into business-friendly language for non-technical stakeholders Support change management activities by communicating project impacts to affected stakeholders Coordinate stakeholder reviews and feedback sessions for software deliverables Maintain stakeholder communication plans and ensure timely updates Configuration Management Maintain the configuration management database (CMDB) with accurate and up-to-date asset information Track all program hardware, software, licenses, and equipment assets throughout their lifecycle Process configuration change requests through established workflows and change control procedures Document configuration baselines and assist with version control activities Support configuration audits and reconciliation activities to ensure inventory accuracy Coordinate asset tagging, labeling, and physical tracking activities Maintain configuration item records from procurement through disposal Generate asset utilization reports and inventory status reports for leadership Asset Tracking and Inventory Management Conduct regular inventory audits and maintain accurate asset records Track equipment locations, assignments, and transfers across program sites Coordinate with procurement and finance teams on asset acquisition and disposal Monitor asset lifecycle stages and coordinate maintenance or replacement activities Support asset allocation planning for new projects and initiatives Maintain audit trails and documentation for asset accountability Logistics Coordination Support facility requirements including meeting space, equipment setup, and material coordination Coordinate equipment and material procurement, delivery, and deployment Manage shipping and receiving activities for program assets Support vendor coordination and third-party logistics a #J-18808-Ljbffr