Payments Program/Project Management Lead - 6348378
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: Role requires 60% (3 days per week) onsite client work in one of the following locations: Charlotte NC, Plano TX, Dallas TX, Atlanta GA, Kennesaw GA
Basic Qualifications:
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5 years of project or program management experience
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Proven experience managing multiple moderate to high complexity projects
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Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and software
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Ability to assess and improve project management processes across lifecycles
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Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and team building capabilities
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Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, and quality management skills
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Effective communication skills, including engagement with senior stakeholders
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Proven ability to estimate costs, manage budgets, and deliver within constraints
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Experience in Banking or Payments Domain
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Highschool or above
Preferred Qualifications:
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Program management experience across multiple departments or initiatives
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PMP certification
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Experience identifying and eliminating redundancies across portfolios
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Advanced expertise in project management theory and team dynamics
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Demonstrated ability to lead change, make tough decisions, and take on complex assignments
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Comprehensive knowledge of business unit operations and cross-functional collaboration
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Associate or bachelor's Degree
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 07/30/2026.
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
California – $44.00 - $54.00/hour
Cleveland – $44.00 - $54.00/hour
Colorado – $44.00 - $54.00/hour
District of Columbia – $44.00 - $54.00/hour
Illinois - $44.00 - $54.00/hour
Maine - $44.00 - $54.00/hour
Maryland – $44.00 - $54.00/hour
Massachusetts – $44.00 - $54.00/hour
Minnesota - $44.00 - $54.00/hour
New Jersey/New York – $44.00 - $54.00/hour
Virginia - $44.00 - $54.00/hour
Washington – $44.00 - $54.00/hour
Nashville, TN
Atlanta, GA
Irving, TX
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