Job Description
About Accenture
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 and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centres. Our 624,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.
Role Responsibilities:
The Project Manager’s primary responsibility is to Accenture’s clients, through leading cross-functional technology teams in delivery of enterprise system implementations. Key activities include:
Assure project delivery within scope, time, budget, quality and other objectives
Plan and govern all project lifecycle and supporting activities
Assure project delivery in accordance to organization, quality and best practice expectations
Measure and report project performance to stakeholders
Manage stakeholder expectations and implement required changes
Manage project resources and their performance
Becoming trusted advisor and advocate for customers’ executive sponsor(s)
Leading, driving, and managing change within large, complex, enterprise organizations
Removing adoption roadblocks by performing light system configuration and identifying additional professional services engagements
Ensuring high levels of impact and client satisfaction with the services rendered
Who you are:
A change agent that can analyze multiple problems then develop and drive solutions
You thrive working in the unknown, taking initiative and designing process when it doesn’t yet exist.
You possess an understanding of the people, process, and technology realities that are part of transformation efforts, and approaches and tools to mitigate risks
You see the big picture, but still roll up your sleeves and dig into the system to execute against your customer's’ business goals
Impressive executive presence and communication abilities
Passion for technology and for being a part of a fast-growing global company
Who will be successful at Accenture?
It’s not just what you know or where you’ve been that propels success at Accenture: It’s who you are, fundamentally, as a person. We prize diversity in backgrounds and perspectives. Whatever your unique qualities, a few key traits should apply:
You’re passionate about technology and motivated to apply the latest technology trends.
You’re proactive and collaborative; a leader with effective communication skills.
You’re driven by new challenges and are motivated to improve.
You’re a creative problem solver with the flexibility to navigate uncertainty.
You’re focused on the future with a desire to develop inclusive, responsible and sustainable solutions to complex challenges.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Practical project management experience in at least 2 projects in IT field for 3+ years
At least 5 - 10 years hands-on experience in SaaS, change management, project management, strategic account management and executive engagement
Solid understanding of project management processes and best practices
Understanding of contract lifecycle management best practices
Procurement and/or contract management functional knowledge
Practical people management experience in teams consisting of at least 3-7 people
Strong communication, presentation and reporting skills
Experience with enterprise applications.
Excited about this opportunity, but not sure if you meet a 100% of the criteria? We would still love to hear from you!!! We have multiple opportunities at various seniority levels.
Here, you’ll match your ingenuity with the latest technology to make incredible things for our clients, people and communities.
Locations
Melbourne,SydneyEqual Employment Opportunity Statement
At Accenture, our philosophy is anchored in recognising that our people are multi-dimensional. We take an intersectional human approach to create a work environment where all people feel like they can bring their authentic selves to work, every day.
We believe that equality drives innovation. Our commitment to accelerating equality starts at the top with our board and CEO and extends across every part of the company. This comes to life when our people own the equality agenda, making it part of their jobs – every decision, every day – and feel free to speak up and to act.
We do not tolerate discrimination because of differences, such as age, ability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, or sexual orientation. We want a workplace that is inclusive and diverse to that end we are setting bold goals and taking comprehensive action. To achieve these goals, we collect information that allows us to track the effectiveness of our Inclusion and Diversity programs.
Life at Accenture
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