Project Specialist
Accenture
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Job Description
Project Specialist Role at Accenture
The Project Specialist is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of complex network infrastructure programs across global markets. This role includes multivendor execution, cross-functional alignment, and technical validation for services such as Dark Fiber, Leased Wave, Bulk Fiber, IP Transit, and Collocation.
Key Responsibilities
Program Management: Lead projects from planning through customer acceptance while managing scope, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
Client & Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary contact, translate business priorities into execution requirements, and present program plans.
Vendor & Partner Oversight: Oversee vendor performance, ensure compliance with SLAs, and escalate issues when necessary.
Cross-Functional Team Coordination: Drive alignment between internal teams for design readiness, deployment, testing, and turn‑up.
Risk & Issue Management: Own RAID management, identify risks early, and implement mitigation plans.
Governance & Reporting: Lead governance touchpoints and produce data-driven reports.
Technical Oversight & Acceptance: Manage technical delivery activities and final acceptance with vendors.
Project Closure & Documentation: Ensure accurate documentation and complete handoffs with satisfaction surveys.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing network/fiber infrastructure projects. Preferred experience includes managing technical teams in telecommunications provisioning, service delivery, or network deployment and hands-on exposure to global carrier environments in North America and LATAM.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation varies by location. Salary ranges differ across states such as California, New York, and others, with market competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), bonus opportunities, and paid time off.
Equal Opportunity & Additional Information
Accenture is committed to equal opportunity, accommodations for disabilities or religious observances, and veteran employment opportunities. Applicants must have work authorization for the US.
Key skills/competency
- Program Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Vendor Oversight
- Risk Management
- Telecommunications
- Network Infrastructure
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Technical Validation
- Documentation
- Governance
How to Get Hired at Accenture
- Customize your resume: Tailor to network infrastructure experience.
- Highlight program management: Focus on scope and timeline successes.
- Research Accenture: Understand their client base and projects.
- Prepare for scenario questions: Emphasize vendor and risk management.
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