Program Delivery Lead

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Job Description

Accenture Federal Services is looking for a Program Delivery Lead to champion end‑to‑end delivery of secure cloud platform capabilities for the program. This role owns program execution, client relationships, and delivery outcomes — serving as the primary interface between government stakeholders and a delivery team of engineers, architects, and agile practitioners. You'll shape delivery processes, establish governance rhythms, and grow the program as mission demand expands, combining program management discipline with a consultative, relationship‑first approach.

What You'll Own

• Program delivery from planning through execution — scope, schedule, staffing, risk, and financial performance
• The client relationship with government program leadership, including status reporting, program reviews, and contract deliverable management
• Delivery standards — quality gates, documentation discipline, and audit‑ready compliance artifacts
• Cross‑functional delivery teams operating in a SAFe Lean‑Agile model
• Team member development, through clear expectations and structured feedback that helps people grow into greater ownership
• Program growth — translating emerging mission needs into scoped, executable work

What You'll Deliver

• Commitments that land on time, or get surfaced early enough for the customer to act on the risk
• Documented delivery standards and audit‑ready compliance artifacts that hold up under government review
• Accurate program reporting — status, financials, and reviews delivered to government stakeholders on schedule
• A delivery team operating effectively within SAFe Lean‑Agile practices
• Scoped growth opportunities that translate mission need into executable work

Here’s What You Need

• 7+ years of program/project management experience, including 3+ years in federal contracting environments
• Demonstrated experience leading agile software or cloud delivery teams (SAFe, Scrum, or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure delivery, Dev Sec Ops  practices, and federal security frameworks (NIST RMF, STIG, ATO) at a program management level
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• PMP or SAFe certification, or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience delivering in highly regulated, security‑sensitive government environments
• Experience growing a program from initial award through expansion
• Familiarity with MBSE (model‑based systems engineering) and earned value management
• Experience operating in classified or multi‑network government environments

Security Requirements

• Active TS clearance required; SCI preferred

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