Digital Project Management - Life Sciences
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 801,000 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 accenture.com
Role Description
The Digital Project Manager is a strategic partner responsible for leading cross-functional teams and programs across digital and technology initiatives. The role encompasses end-to-end project ownership - from scoping and planning through delivery - while interfacing with key account roles (Technical Project Managers, agencies, and clients) to ensure smooth operations and delivery within established SLAs.
Working across web development, mobile, eCommerce, digital marketing campaigns, and manufacturing transformation programs, the Digital Project Manager drives demand management and forecast monitoring, evaluates trade-off decisions on project resourcing and capacity, and proactively resolves or escalates issues related to pipeline, capacity, and scope. In regulated environments (e.g., pharmaceutical), the role also navigates medical, legal, and regulatory (MLR) review processes and ensures full compliance with applicable standards.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Program Management
Lead cross-functional teams and programs composed of multiple projects and workstreams of moderate-to-high complexity, ensuring successful, on-time, and on-budget delivery.
Manage end-to-end delivery of digital tools, campaigns, and/or manufacturing transformation programs.
Maintain project timeframes, budget estimates, status reports, and resource allocation plans.
Initialize and plan programs spanning multiple locations and varying levels of complexity.
Track project schedules, scope, and budgets using Agile or Waterfall frameworks; identify risks and deploy effective mitigation strategies.
Stakeholder & Client Management
Interface and interlock between key account roles - Technical Project Managers, agencies, and clients - to ensure smooth operations within established SLAs.
Partner with DD&T and business area leaders across multiple functions to identify, plan, and prioritize major programs and projects.
Act as SPOC (Single Point of Contact) for site and DD&T PMO, following site PMO processes and governance standards.
Provide regular progress reports to leadership and field teams; incorporate feedback for continuous improvement.
Scoping & Solutioning
Scope and solution web development projects, marketing campaigns, and client initiatives.
Determine optimal prioritization of work within DD&T initiatives based on business value and available resources.
Identify process improvement opportunities and provide optimization recommendations and solutions.
Partner with stakeholders to define requirements and align solutions with technology strategy and enterprise plans.
Resource & Capacity Management
Identify project staffing variations (augmentation/reductions) through demand management and forecast monitoring.
Evaluate and make trade-off decisions about project resourcing and capacity based on the project pipeline.
Support processes for assigning budget and resources to programs/projects (e.g., MRP/MYC submissions).
Direct and coach project team members; assess strengths and weaknesses and provide growth guidance.
Governance & Compliance
Ensure program/project governance effectively aligns with technology strategy, roadmaps, and enterprise plans.
Navigate medical, legal, and regulatory (MLR) review processes for all digital content in regulated environments.
Assure appropriate prioritization and alignment with organizational strategy, with proper resource allocation.
Provide input into the development of global policies for program and project governance, planning, delivery, and oversight.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, Graphic Design, or a related field - or equivalent practical experience.
Experience
3-5+ years of experience leading digital projects from vision through delivery, with proven seniority in the role.
Demonstrated experience delivering Web, Mobile, and eCommerce projects on leading technology platforms.
Experience managing and delivering digital design projects working with Service, UX/UI designers, front-end developers, and digital marketers.
2+ years of proven client-facing experience.
Strong knowledge of web technologies, mobile apps, and project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project).
Technical & Functional Skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to handle issues arising during project completion.
Excellent organization, budget, and time management skills to keep projects on track and within budget.
Experience formulating, organizing, and monitoring interconnected projects.
Ability to manage data collection and analysis to support fact-based decisions.
Clear understanding of compliance, data privacy, and digital approval workflows.
Fluent in English - advanced level required.
Soft Skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to convey ideas and data in a persuasive and appropriate manner.
Strong leadership, negotiation, and team management skills.
Stakeholder management and risk management capabilities.
Ability to set priorities, develop workflow processes, and manage teams in a fluid, complex matrix environment.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
Certifications
PMP, Prince2, Agile, or equivalent project management certification.
PMI certification desired; Agile knowledge and certification are an advantage.
Additional Experience
3-5 years managing Content and/or Digital Production teams.
Experience leading and delivering with multi-location teams.
Experience working in complex, matrix organizations.
In-depth pharmaceutical or life sciences industry experience (GxP shopfloor) is highly desirable.
Extensive exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing regulations and quality assurance/control.
Experience partnering with business area leaders to plan and deliver programs with limited or competing resources.
What we offer
Health and Life Insurance
Accenture days, 3 additional vacation days
On site doctor
Birthday leave
Internet reimbursement
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 atwww.accenture.com
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