Project Associate Manager
Accenture•Irving, TX
fulltime
Project Management and Information Technology
5+ years
The Project Associate Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of complex network infrastructure programs across global markets. This role oversees multivendor execution, cross functional alignment, and technical validation for services such as Dark Fiber, Leased Wave, Bulk Fiber, IP Transit, and Collocation. They ensure that every project meets quality, performance, timeline, and customer satisfaction targets. End‑to‑end delivery of complex network infrastructure programs across global markets.
Key Responsibilities:
Program & Delivery Leadership
Lead the full lifecycle of large-scale network infrastructure projects—from planning and design through implementation, testing, and customer acceptance. Large‑scale network infrastructure projects—from planning and design through implementation, testing, and customer acceptance.
Manage scope, milestones, risks, and dependencies across multiple concurrent programs.
Client & Stakeholder Management
Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle
Present program plans, set expectations, and ensure client business priorities are accurately translated into execution requirements
Vendor & Partner Oversigh
Act as lead vendor manager for all assigned projects, ensuring compliance with SLAs and contractual obligations.
Track performance, address slippage, and escalating issues through vendor leadership when needed
Cross Functional Team Coordination‑Functional Team Coordination
Drive alignment across internal teams (TPMs, Fiber Network Deployment, Technical Field Assist, etc.) to ensure seamless execution
Coordinate all activities required to achieve design readiness, field deployment, testing, and turn‑up
Risk & Issue Management
Own RAID (Risks, Actions, Issues, Dependencies) management for the entire program.
Identify risks early, implement mitigation plans, and escalate critical blockers to protect delivery timelines
Governance & Reporting
Lead all program governance touchpoints, including kickoff, weekly status, vendor syncs, and escalation calls
Produce concise, data driven dashboards and health reports for internal leadership and clients.‑driven dashboards and health reports for internal leadership and clients.
Technical Oversight & Acceptance
Oversee technical delivery activities such as cross‑connect facilitation, fiber readiness validation, and test/turn‑up scheduling
Manage final acceptance with vendors, ensuring all network elements meet technical and performance criteria
Project Closure & Documentation
Ensure accurate acceptance dates, proper documentation, and complete handoff packages for downstream teams (e.g., TPMs)
Launch client and vendor satisfaction surveys to confirm delivery quality and identify improvement opportunities
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years’ end‑to‑end delivery experience managing network or fiber infrastructure projects
Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing technical or delivery teams
Preferred Qualifications:
Working within telecommunications provisioning, service delivery, network deployment
Hands‑on exposure to global carrier environments across North America, and/or LATAM
Practical knowledge of:
IP Transit and Peering
Dark Fiber & Wavelength services
Optical transport technologies
Fiber infrastructure and related network equipment
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage clients, leadership teams, and partner organizations
Proven ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects, and operate in fast paced, time- sensitive environments‑paced, time‑sensitive environments
Highly organized, detail oriented, and capable of structured problem solving‑oriented, and capable of structured problem solving
Experience delivering multiregional infrastructure programs with global vendors‑region infrastructure programs with global vendors
Familiarity with project management, RAID processes, and network testing workflows
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We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 02/08/2026 and open for at least 5 days.
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