Kickstart Your Career as a Technology Project Manager at Accenture!
Location: Canberra/Melbourne/Sydney
Start Date: Targeted start date of June through to August 2026
Security Clearance Requirement: Given the secure nature of this role serving Government clients, we are seeking candidates who are Australian Citizens with an active security clearance or are eligible for obtaining security clearance.
Remote working: Candidates will be required to be in office at least 3 days per week. Candidates willing to relocate to Canberra are welcome to apply.
Why Work at Accenture? At Accenture, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive. You'll be part of a dynamic team that is at the forefront of innovation, working on exciting projects that make a real impact. You'll work closely with clients to understand their needs and develop solutions that meet their business objectives. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds and learn from the best in the industry. You'll be working in a dynamic delivery environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities.
Role Description
Take on a dynamic leadership role guiding the successful delivery of important projects within a large & complex client environment. You will integrate the structured approach of a Traditional Project Manager, the collaborative mindset of an Agile Scrum Master, and the forward-thinking vision of a Product Owner. You will oversee project plans, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and ensure alignment between business objectives, technical feasibility, and stakeholder needs. Adaptability and balancing multiple responsibilities are essential in this versatile role.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning and Execution: Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets. Define scope, objectives, and deliverables collaboratively with stakeholders. Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Stakeholder Management: Act as primary contact for clients and stakeholders. Facilitate regular updates, meetings, and reviews. Manage expectations and ensure alignment with project goals.
Resource Management: Allocate resources efficiently. Manage team workloads, resolve conflicts, and coordinate cross-functional collaboration.
Reporting and Governance: Track project performance using KPIs and metrics. Ensure compliance with governance frameworks. Prepare and present status reports to senior leaders.
Agile Facilitation: Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Remove impediments and foster continuous improvement.
Team Empowerment: Coach the team on Agile principles and frameworks (Scrum, SAFe). Promote self-organisation and accountability.
Vision and Roadmap: Define and communicate product vision, goals, and roadmap. Prioritise backlog items based on business value and feasibility
Backlog Management: Create and maintain a well-defined backlog with clear user stories and acceptance criteria. Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements.
What We’re Looking For
Problem Solvers: You have strong analytical skills and enjoy tackling complex challenges.
Innovative Thinkers: You are always looking for new and better ways to do things.
Comfortable with Ambiguity: You are okay with ambiguity, as no two days may be the same in Consulting!
Great Communicators: You have strong communication skills and able to facilitate large workshops.
Strong Organisers: You excel at managing competing priorities and aligning business objectives with technical demands.
Excellent Relationship Builders: You build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders and handle disputes well. You work closely with clients to understand their needs and create solutions that fit them.
Adaptability: You are familiar with traditional waterfall as well as Agile, Scrum, and SAFe methodologies
Strong Leaders: You have strong leadership and team management skills and have proven record of managing teams of 8 or more people.
Relevant Skills: you are skilled in project management and Agile tools such as Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, JIRA, and Confluence. You have deep understanding of Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban methodologies. You have hands on experience in backlog management and product ownership.
Australian Citizenship: Australian citizenship is required for this role.
Qualifications
Bachelor Degree – preferably in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in project management, Agile delivery, or product ownership roles across the system development lifecycle.
3+ years of experience leading small teams.
2+ years of experience leading small teams on Systems Integration projects.
Certifications such as PMP, CSM (Certified Scrum Master), SAFe Agilist, or CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner) are highly desirable.
Experience in both traditional and Agile delivery methodologies.
Proficiency with tools like Azure DevOps, JIRA, and Confluence.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.
Career Growth: We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development, so you can grow your career and reach your full potential.
Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to help you achieve it.
Impactful Work: You'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that make a real impact on our clients and the world.
Join Us and Make a Difference: At Accenture, we believe in the power of technology to create positive change. With us, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that make a real impact on our clients and the world. You'll be part of a team that is passionate about
innovation and committed to making a difference. Apply now and start your exciting career with us!
Benefits of working at Accenture:
18 weeks paid parental leave
Long & short-term career break opportunities
Structured career development program
Local and international career opportunities.
Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™
Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!
All our consulting professionals receive comprehensive training covering business acumen, technical and professional skills development. You’ll also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills
faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.
Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employee of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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