Job Description 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 DiversityInc’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.
Using PMO best practices and standards, partner with the clients product /program managers to facilitate a project management process to fit their needs, and oversee and execute on that process/plan.Create, maintain and control the project schedule and dashboard, facilitate meetings, and proactively identify risks to the project.
Shepherd the Project Team through the Release process, being mindful of all requirements.
Facilitate programcommunications, identify and implement continuous improvement practices, and provide regular status reports as required.
Qualifications: 4-8 years of project management experience, Master’s degree preferred, PMI Certification required.
Knowledge/background in software industry products/services/applications, with in-depth knowledge of Microsoft’s products/services/applications preferred.
Must possess strong cross team/group/org collaboration skills; ability to foresee and analyze project risks, develop risk management plan and mitigate subsequent issues.
The ideal candidate will have high-powered analytical skills and the ability to understand concepts and situations that pass by many others.
Specialized knowledge as defined by project required.
Must have excellent communication skills, experience working with external vendors, strong project management skills, and demonstrated success in adult learning and training principles/skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
Additional Information: If camera, imaging, ISP knowledge available that is preferred.
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