About the Role
As a Data Center Industry Program Manager, you will serve as a trusted advisor both internally, working with project teams to develop client solutions; and externally, helping solve our clients’ toughest capital projects challenges as part of growing our business.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, building strong client relationships and providing strategic guidance to solve complex project and business challenges.
- Support business development efforts through industry expertise, thought leadership, proposal development, and participation in industry events.
- Act as an Owner's Representative, overseeing capital projects from planning and initiation through execution, closeout, and handover.
- Lead project planning and delivery activities, ensuring alignment with client objectives, budgets, schedules, and performance expectations.
- Develop and implement program tools, processes, and initiatives that drive operational excellence, team growth, and client success.
- Build and maintain impactful relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including presenting recommendations and updates to executive leadership.
- Monitor program performance, assess client needs, analyze key metrics, and recommend scalable solutions that improve efficiency and outcomes.
- Advise clients on resource planning and allocation strategies, including staffing and Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE) management.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and client teams to drive successful project execution and achievement of program goals.
- Identify and mitigate project risks while fostering effective communication and coordination across project teams, vendors, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, project management, engineering, architecture, or equivalent experience/degree
- 10+ years experience in the data center industry including strong knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) disciplines
- 15+ years of progressive experience.
- Demonstrated functional knowledge of all phases of construction and capital projects.
- Experience in project delivery
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and computer skills.
- Proficient in reading and understanding contract documents, plans and specifications.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite, and other capital projects platforms.
Location
- Remote
- Onsite at a client
- Accenture office or center
Work Type
- Flexible
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 10+ years experience in the data center industry
- 15+ years of progressive experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, project management, engineering, architecture, or equivalent experience/degree
Salary/Compensations
- $200,000 - $230,000 a year
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Basic life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid maternity and parental caregiver leave
- Adoption and surrogacy assistance
- Supplemental insurance plans
- Employee assistance program
- Legal resources
- Identity theft protection
About the Company
- At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, 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.
- Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
- Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Equal Opportunity
- We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
- Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
