
Project Manager
Accenture · Glasgow
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Job description
Advising at a strategic level at the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve the client’s overall objectives; Leading the establishment of the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters; Planning for and the ongoing management of quality, safety, health and environment issues; Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout project; Project planning, including ensuring the production of the detailed project plan; Advising upon the procurement of resources; Leading and facilitating the overall cross-functional project team; Monitoring and applying performance management techniques, including the use of KPI’s to improve project performance; Managing the change control process; Monitoring and advising upon project finances; Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications; Ensuring the production of formal project progress and other reports; and Taking a leading role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages. Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred Professionally qualified in one of the following fields: construction, project management, engineering, or architecture. Has obtained chartered status or on path to achieving this. A thorough understanding of the total project life cycle, from project conception stage, through all of the operational stages to completion and post-project review. Excellent knowledge and experience of all the main project management concepts, tools, and techniques. Design, management, or construction experience gained within the general construction environment. ideally residential, office, fit-outs and health & education Excellent written and verbal communication skills About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.