Role: Senior Project Manager/Delivery Lead
Location: Glasgow
Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience
Career Level: 8
Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance, which requires 5 years of continuous UK address history at the point of application.
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology, and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets, and next-generation technology to each business challenge.
We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values include Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual, and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.
“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and communities.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO
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Next Gen Engineering is dedicated to our technology teams focused on engineering memorable, differentiated customer experiences. We have cross-industry specialists in full-stack software engineering, cloud, platform engineering, and technical delivery, including fluency in Cloud Native, Data, Mobile, IoT, Gen-AI, Frontend, Platform Engineering, and Creative Design.
If you’re seeking an exciting career working with cutting-edge technologies and developing new skills, this could be the role for you. Join our global team to work with innovative tools and methodologies, creating value for our clients.
Team and Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our vibrant Delivery practice in Glasgow on a full-time, permanent basis. You will learn to harness advanced technologies and methodologies, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to memorable customer experiences. We support your professional growth with comprehensive training and career development opportunities.
Responsibilities of the Project Manager
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and compliant with governance, risk, and regulatory frameworks.
* Lead and coordinate a team of technical resources to deliver business and IT outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.
* Manage solution implementation, including scope, resources, schedule, and finances to ensure timely delivery.
* Govern projects through all phases, from initiation to support.
* Identify key resources and manage internal and external stakeholders to meet project objectives.
* Handle issue management, risk assessment, and escalation as required.
* Develop and maintain financial, resource, and work plans using approved tools.
* Produce status reports as scheduled.
Essential Skills and Experience
* Relevant experience in project management, including planning, management, financial oversight, estimation, and decision analysis, with a strong focus on delivery.
* Experience in Financial Services is essential.
* Ability to lead multi-site teams with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Capability to maintain project direction, motivate teams, and manage budgets and governance processes.
* Strong problem management, decision-making, and liaising with IT suppliers skills.
Preferred Qualifications
* Relevant project management qualifications or training.
* Sound business acumen and the ability to communicate technology challenges in business terms.
What’s in it for you
Along with a competitive salary, benefits include 25 days’ vacation, private medical insurance, and 3 extra days off annually for charitable activities. Flexibility and mobility are required to meet client needs, including onsite presence as needed.
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with over 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. We focus on innovation to help clients improve performance and create lasting value. Visit us at www.accenture.com.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of society, without discrimination based on race, religion, age, gender, or other protected characteristics.
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