Program/Project Management Lead (Agile Tools JIRA)
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.
This role requires being onsite 3+ days per week with the client in one of the following locations: Jersey City NJ, Addison TX, Richmond VA, or Charlotte NC.
Key Responsibilities:
Technology Project, Program, or Release Management
Guides projects through all phases, ensuring required standards and processes are followed, required documents are completed, and required tracking systems are kept updated
Contributes to artifacts needed for governance forums, QA, Audit, Risk.
Understands stakeholder expectations and creates regular updates to keep stakeholders informed
Basic Qualifications
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5+ years of end to end Project and Program Management experience
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Associates Degree or higher
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Strong background in one or more of the following areas: Application Management, Release Management, Quality Management, Project Management, Environments Management
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Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
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Able to organize plans/timelines (primarily in Excel)
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Strong Project Management Skills, ability to lead a team and drive to results
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Able to track and follow up on planned/past due/completed tasks
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Familiar with change management tools and systems (i.e. Remedy, ServiceNow, others)
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Familiar with agile work management tools and systems (i.e. JIRA, Rally, etc…)
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Must be able to take initiative and be a fast learner
Preferred Qualifications
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Must possess analytical and problem-solving skills
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Strong project financial management skills
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Understands all roles and responsibilities within their team, and uses the tool sets within the software lifecycle
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Working knowledge of products, services, business flows and understanding of financial context in which technology and operating principles are used within their business area
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Has knowledge of software development and general awareness of testing
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Basic knowledge of automation and continuous delivery practices
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Basic awareness of architecture and design
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Ability to comply with bank standards for information security and business architectures
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Ability to provide project status on deliverables or escalate issues to sr. leaders and executives
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Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
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Understands all roles and responsibilities within their team, and uses the tool sets within the software lifecycle
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Strong awareness of products, services, business flows and strategy
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AI Tools – Copilot
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 06/15/2026.
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. See more information on our benefits here:
Role Location Hourly Salary Range
California $44.00 to $54.00
Cleveland $44.00 to $54.00
Colorado $44.00 to $54.00
District of Columbia $44.00 to $54.00
Illinois $44.00 to $54.00
Maryland $44.00 to $54.00
Massachusetts $44.00 to $54.00
Minnesota $44.00 to $54.00
New York $44.00 to $54.00
New Jersey $44.00 to $54.00
Washington $44.00 to $54.00
Charlotte, NC
Arlington, VA
Irving, TX
Morristown, NJ
New York City, NY
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