Accenture · 13 hours ago
Project Associate Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$74K/yr - $219K/yr
5+ years expAccenture is a global professional services company, and they are seeking a Project Associate Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex network infrastructure programs. This role involves overseeing multivendor execution and ensuring that projects meet quality, performance, timeline, and customer satisfaction targets.
Business Information SystemsConstructionConsultingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyInfrastructureManagement ConsultingOutsourcing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the full lifecycle of large-scale network infrastructure projects—from planning and design through implementation, testing, and customer acceptance. Large‑scale network infrastructure projects—from planning and design through implementation, testing, and customer acceptance
Manage scope, milestones, risks, and dependencies across multiple concurrent programs
Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle
Present program plans, set expectations, and ensure client business priorities are accurately translated into execution requirements
Act as lead vendor manager for all assigned projects, ensuring compliance with SLAs and contractual obligations
Track performance, address slippage, and escalating issues through vendor leadership when needed
Drive alignment across internal teams (TPMs, Fiber Network Deployment, Technical Field Assist, etc.) to ensure seamless execution
Coordinate all activities required to achieve design readiness, field deployment, testing, and turn‑up
Own RAID (Risks, Actions, Issues, Dependencies) management for the entire program
Identify risks early, implement mitigation plans, and escalate critical blockers to protect delivery timelines
Lead all program governance touchpoints, including kickoff, weekly status, vendor syncs, and escalation calls
Produce concise, data driven dashboards and health reports for internal leadership and clients
Oversee technical delivery activities such as cross‑connect facilitation, fiber readiness validation, and test/turn‑up scheduling
Manage final acceptance with vendors, ensuring all network elements meet technical and performance criteria
Ensure accurate acceptance dates, proper documentation, and complete handoff packages for downstream teams (e.g., TPMs)
Launch client and vendor satisfaction surveys to confirm delivery quality and identify improvement opportunities
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years' end‑to‑end delivery experience managing network or fiber infrastructure projects
Minimum of 2 years' experience managing technical or delivery teams
Preferred
Working within telecommunications provisioning, service delivery, network deployment
Hands‑on exposure to global carrier environments across North America, and/or LATAM
Practical knowledge of: IP Transit and Peering, Dark Fiber & Wavelength services, Optical transport technologies, Fiber infrastructure and related network equipment
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage clients, leadership teams, and partner organizations
Proven ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects, and operate in fast paced, time- sensitive environments
Highly organized, detail oriented, and capable of structured problem solving
Experience delivering multiregional infrastructure programs with global vendors
Familiarity with project management, RAID processes, and network testing workflows
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Long-term disability coverage
A 401(k) plan
Bonus opportunities
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Company
Accenture
Accenture is a professional services company that provides solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6MKey Investors
Youth Business International
2018-10-01Grant· $6M
2001-07-27IPO
Leadership Team
Jeff Laue
CEO - Senior Managing Director, Accenture Digital Inside Sales
Aditya Tandon
Intelligent Automation Canada Lead
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