Infrastructure & Capital Projects - IT Project Manager - Higher Education, ANS

As Accenture continues to grow, we have an increasing number of career opportunities available to you. Depending on the job and location, you may be directed to apply with Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects LLP or one of the following Legal entities:

* Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC

* Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc.

Please note that benefits can vary by country and role. Please check with your recruiter for more information.

WHO WE ARE:

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects. We are reinventing how capital projects are planned, designed, managed and executed. We help our clients efficiently and sustainably build and upgrade the factories, plants, networks, grids, transport and public infrastructure we need to live and work.Local knowledge backed by global capabilities and experience. That's how we deliver better outcomes for our clients. Our experienced program and project managers work on the ground, hand in hand with our industry experts, strategists, technologists and ecosystem partners to help us improve project performance and outcomes. We balance the need to make improvements immediately with the desire to transform the way projects are delivered in the future.

From inception to completion, we use deep "hands on" design and construction experience coupled with data, technology and AI to help bring projects in on time and on budget. While helping to execute today, we focus on building a digital backbone to improve collaboration between stakeholders, reduce risk and use resources more efficiently. We digitally enable the workforce to help them predict issues, work more effectively and ensure their safety. Together with our clients we are using technology and human ingenuity to reinvent the way our built world is created, operated and maintained. Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

THE WORK:

• You'll manage and execute 5-10 concurrent IT projects ranging from $1M to $25M across multiple campuses.
• You'll develop comprehensive project plans, schedules (MS Project), WBS, and stakeholder registers.
• You'll collaborate with scheduling teams to drive project timelines and ensure Due Date Performance.
• You'll coordinate with internal/external IT resources for effective project execution and delivery.
• You'll track and document all project data, meeting minutes, and deliverables accurately and promptly.
• You'll deliver IT projects on time, within budget, and aligned with Earned Value Management principles.
• You'll identify, assess, and mitigate risks using centralized risk registers and contingency plans.
• You'll liaise with the Program Management Office on project and program-level reporting and coordination.
• You'll draft and review IT contracts, technical scopes, and ensure accurate and complete deliverables.
• You'll use SharePoint for project documentation, version control, and artifact storage.
• You'll evaluate vendor performance, review IT submittals, and ensure compliance with project scope.
• You'll coordinate asset tagging and relocation, and report project status to mid-to-executive leadership.
• You'll communicate with stakeholders, provide regular updates, and ensure proper project closeout procedures.
• Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• 3 - 5 years of experience in project management of enterprise IT projects

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Two or four-year college degree
• A valid PMP certification, in-progress or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Scrum and Agile project management
• Knowledge of DDP (Due Date Performance) methodology
• Strong knowledge of Enterprise IT Project Management
• Knowledge of network and related technologies
• Experience in higher education preferred but not required
• Familiarity with bidding and contracting process, and with programs that utilize public funds
• Experience with Design Bid Build or Design Build
• Experience managing multiple IT projects with differing complexities and size
• Skilled at leading project team in Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Experience with project financials, project scope, and adhering to project budget
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management principles
• Strong understanding of enterprise computing; data centers, servers, route/switch, multitiered applications and ERP
• Experience deploying network infrastructure, including Cisco, HP, and Aruba.
• Experience with deploying VoIP and IP based solutions
• Experience with DC, MDFs, and IDF rooms
• Experience with deploying wireless networks and related technologies
• Experience with deploying security technologies such as Everbridge, Milestone, or similar
• Detailed involvement of all project development lifecycle including initiation, planning, design, monitoring and controlling, execution and closeout with IT project management
• Experience working with business and IT stakeholders at all levels of management to understand needs, gathering requirements, and develop a project charter (project initiation documentation).
• Understanding of PEWs, ROMs and SOWs
• Good understanding of resource management
• Strong understanding of PPM tools and/or Microsoft Project
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Good understanding of KPIs and Metrics

$149,381 - $164,320 a year

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