Program Delivery Lead

Accenture Federal Services

$120,400 - $234,700 / year

Huntsville, ALContractOn-siteProficient

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Description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

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, DevSecOps practices, and/or federal security frameworks (NIST RMF, STIG, ATO) at a program management level

Bonus Points If You Have

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
PMP or SAFe certification
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

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$120,400—$234,700 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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About this role

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Program Delivery Lead to own end-to-end execution of secure cloud platform work for a government client in Huntsville. You'll manage scope, schedule, staffing, risk, and budget while serving as the primary point of contact between government stakeholders and a delivery team of engineers and architects. The role combines traditional program management discipline with relationship management—you'll establish governance processes, ensure compliance and quality standards, and translate emerging mission needs into executable work, all within a SAFe Lean-Agile operating model.

This position requires at least seven years of program or project management experience, with a minimum of three years in federal contracting. You need demonstrated success leading agile software or cloud delivery teams and working knowledge of cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, and federal security frameworks like NIST RMF and STIG. A bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and either PMP or SAFe certification are required. An active TS clearance is mandatory; SCI is preferred. Experience growing programs from award through expansion and familiarity with earned value management are valuable additions.

The contract role is based in-office in Huntsville and offers a salary range of $120,400 to $234,700 depending on location and experience. Accenture Federal Services is recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work and emphasizes professional development, certifications, and training opportunities.

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