Project Manager

Accenture Federal Services delivers a range of innovative, tech-enabled services for the U.S. Federal Government to address the complex, sensitive challenges of national security and intelligence missions.
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Job Description:
The Accenture Federal Services (AFS) National Security Portfolio (NSP) is seeking a Project Manager passionate about being a technical leader responsible for customer facing engagements.
In this role, you will apply your project management experience solving cloud problems for our U.S. Government customers. The ideal candidate is a strong willed, enthusiastic, self-starter and is dedicated to delivering high quality delivery on time and on budget. This is a leadership position for someone that is comfortable working on a fast-paced environment and excels at planning, customer engagement, and solution delivery.
Job Description:
This position is a customer-facing position that supports and leads delivery teams to assist customer with execution of these projects. Successful candidates will possess the follow:

• Ability to manage multiple projects with different customers.
• Ability to interact with stakeholders at various organization levels (IT leadership, PMs, architects, developers, engineers, and operations personnel)
• Prior experience with AWS capabilities and offerings
• Solid technology understanding
• AWS Solutions architect associate certification (within 3 months of start)
• Hands on experience with Agile Management tools (ex. JIRA or others)

Here's what you need:

• 5+ years of customer facing engagements.
• 5+ years of project management level experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Security+ (or equivalent) certification
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Able to engage customer and participated in driving business decisions with customers
• Excellent people management skills
• Experience with National Security systems
• Demonstrated ability to understand team/client relationships, team dynamics, and environment culture
• Experience building deliverables to support stakeholders and program management
• Previous experience presenting to C-level executives or federal equivalent
• Understanding of the cloud environment(s) and differences across domains
• AWS technology experience, including Diode

Security Clearance:

• An active TS/SCI clearance is required to start

Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below andinformation on benefits offered is here.
Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for role
California: $105,200 - $168,400
Colorado: $105,200 - $145,500
New York City: $121,700 - $168,400
Washington: $112,100 - $154,900
Eligibility Requirements
US Citizenship required.
Important information
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Services is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role. Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
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