Accenture
Technical Project Manager & Governance Lead – Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Accenture, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Are you ready to elevate your career and contribute to the digital transformation of leading organizations? Join Accenture and be part of a team driving innovation and excellence in the Google Cloud Platform space. We offer unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within a collaborative and inclusive environment.
At Accenture, we’re not just building solutions; we’re building careers. Our Client Delivery & Operations career track provides diverse opportunities for growth, allowing you to progress within your role, laterally, or upward. As a Technical Project Manager & Governance Lead within our thriving Google Cloud Platform practice, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering world-class solutions for our clients.
The Work
This role demands a unique blend of technical expertise, project management prowess, and leadership capabilities. You will lead complex GCP projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives, budget constraints, and timelines. Crucially, you will also establish and maintain governance frameworks to ensure compliance, security, and operational excellence across our GCP engagements. Key Responsibilities:
Project Management:
Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of Google Cloud projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Develop comprehensive project plans, resource allocation, monitor performance against KPIs and milestones, and ensure timely and successful project delivery. GCP Governance:
Define, implement, and maintain governance frameworks and policies across GCP projects, ensuring compliance with security and operational best practices. Collaborate with legal, security, and compliance teams to mitigate risks and resolve issues. Technical Leadership:
Collaborate with architects to design scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project teams, manage stakeholders, and coordinate cross-functional teams. Stakeholder Management:
Effectively communicate project status, risks, and challenges to both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels. Technical Expertise:
Leverage deep knowledge of GCP services, including Compute Engine, BigQuery, Anthos, Kubernetes, and GCP’s security offerings. Drive GCP migration and modernization using IaC tools, containerization, microservices, and serverless technologies. Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements. Here's what you need:
Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Technical Project Manager or Governance Lead in cloud computing, preferably on Google Cloud. Minimum of 5 years of experience with understanding of GCP technologies, architecture, and services. Minimum of 5 years of project management experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and proficiency in tools like Jira, Asana, or MS Project. Minimum of 5 years of experience implementing governance frameworks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience) Bonus points if you have:
Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies. Google Cloud certifications (Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer, Professional Cloud Security Engineer). Project Management Professional (PMP), Scrum Master Certification are highly recommended. What We Believe:
We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences.
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This role demands a unique blend of technical expertise, project management prowess, and leadership capabilities. You will lead complex GCP projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives, budget constraints, and timelines. Crucially, you will also establish and maintain governance frameworks to ensure compliance, security, and operational excellence across our GCP engagements. Key Responsibilities:
Project Management:
Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of Google Cloud projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Develop comprehensive project plans, resource allocation, monitor performance against KPIs and milestones, and ensure timely and successful project delivery. GCP Governance:
Define, implement, and maintain governance frameworks and policies across GCP projects, ensuring compliance with security and operational best practices. Collaborate with legal, security, and compliance teams to mitigate risks and resolve issues. Technical Leadership:
Collaborate with architects to design scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project teams, manage stakeholders, and coordinate cross-functional teams. Stakeholder Management:
Effectively communicate project status, risks, and challenges to both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels. Technical Expertise:
Leverage deep knowledge of GCP services, including Compute Engine, BigQuery, Anthos, Kubernetes, and GCP’s security offerings. Drive GCP migration and modernization using IaC tools, containerization, microservices, and serverless technologies. Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements. Here's what you need:
Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Technical Project Manager or Governance Lead in cloud computing, preferably on Google Cloud. Minimum of 5 years of experience with understanding of GCP technologies, architecture, and services. Minimum of 5 years of project management experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and proficiency in tools like Jira, Asana, or MS Project. Minimum of 5 years of experience implementing governance frameworks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience) Bonus points if you have:
Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies. Google Cloud certifications (Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer, Professional Cloud Security Engineer). Project Management Professional (PMP), Scrum Master Certification are highly recommended. What We Believe:
We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences.
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