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Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects- Distribution Utilities Project Manager, ANS in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania
You’ve Never Been Satisfied with "Good Enough."
You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.
You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.
Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.
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As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC or Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.
THE WORK:
You'll coordinate and integrate activities across multiple functional lines within the utility client’s Electric Distribution system.
You'll provide tactical leadership to a team of Material Control Specialists, ensuring coordination and of all information related to material and equipment for the Electric Distribution Reliability Program.
You'll lead day-to-day execution of materials management activities, including creating and communicating materials reports, deermining material/equipment demand, developing materials forecasts, and maintaining the client’s resiliency program R.A.I.D. Log.
You'll manage finances, cost engineering, scheduling, environmental considerations, regulatory agency requirements, laborproblems, public and client relations, employee relations, and changing laws.
You'll interface with external and internal stakeholders to coordinate project requirements and provide project status updates to the Program Manager and the client’s manager of project management.
You'll identify and obtain project team resources, ensuring overall project performance including safety, scope, quality, schedule, and innovation for complex and high-risk projects.
You'll serve as the primary communicator with the sponsor and key stakeholders on project issues, review contractor’s invoices for accuracy and completeness, and lead regularly scheduled, detailed project presentations.
You'll ensure a good working relationship between the project manager, functional managers, and employees assigned to the project, manage project costs, and develop recovery plans to stay within budget limits.
You'll coach and lead team members to ensure they can complete task plans, spending plans, and communication plans.
Flexible: The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center.
With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
5 years’ experience in electrical utilities project management
Experience administering large dollar projects
Professional experience in electric distribution, transmission and substation construction projects
Previous supervisory experience
Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets Accenture requirements
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
PMP or be willing to obtain PMP within 1 year
Ability to coordinate work scope with multiple work groups or contractors
Proficient experience in Microsoft Office
Knowledge of OSHA safety policies
Knowledge of project management concepts and principles
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