Cloud & AI Strategic Cyber Advisory (Deputy Program Manager) at Accenturefederalservices

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! You Are: Lead AFS’s cloud and AI strategic advisory delivery for Federal Cyber client program/project, serving as Deputy Program Manager for the engagement. S/He will direct senior SMEs, translate their insights into actionable plans, and ensure AFS delivers high‑value strategic advisory— not staff augmentation. They will also maintain and grow program funding by demonstrating measurable impact and building strong, trusted client relationships. The Work: Strategic Advisory Delivery • Direct three cloud and AI SMEs across three client initiatives, ensuring each SME is leveraged strategically rather than tactically. • Translate SME insights and recommendations into clear, operational action plans for client execution. • Push client initiatives beyond planning paralysis, enabling bold decision making and movement toward implementation. • Shape engagement scope to maintain an advisory posture and prevent scope drift toward staff augmentation. Program Management (Deputy PM) • Serve as Deputy Program Manager with responsibility for day‑to‑day administration, reporting, and operational cadence. • Manage a team of four FTEs (three SMEs plus one additional team member), including task direction, performance feedback, and delivery quality. • Maintain CDRLs, status reporting, financial tracking, and contract compliance in coordination with the Program Manager. Client Relationship & Growth • Act as a senior day‑to‑day client interface, building trust with GS‑14/15 initiative owners. • Maintain program funding by demonstrating clear, measurable client impact. • Identify and shape follow‑on and expansion opportunities through SME engagement; partner with capture and account leadership to pursue them. Internal Orchestration • Integrate AFS capabilities across cloud, data, AI, and security to reinforce SME recommendations. • Represent the program internally, surfacing risks, resourcing needs, and growth signals to AFS leadership. Here's What You Need: • Bachelors Degree or 10+ years of industry experience • 7+ years of federal consulting or technology delivery experience • Previous Deputy PM or PM experience on a federal program. • Familiarity with AI, cloud, and cybersecurity topics in a federal civilian context. • Demonstrated ability to independently lead strategy engagements. • Proven track record of sustaining or growing program funding through demonstrated client impact and value stories. • Experience managing senior SMEs and converting technical guidance into client ready action plans. Bonus Points If: • Advanced Degree • 15+ years of industry experience • Motivated and proactive, with a desire to understand and address complex areas • Curiosity for learning about new technology, industry best practices, and areas of risk, analyzing and turning new insights into concrete action • Commitment to delivering tangible outcomes for customers and stakeholders • Strong written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. • Excellent people management and relationship development skills • In-depth knowledge of Accenture delivery methodologies and practices The Extras: • US Citizenship Required • The ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance 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, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. 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