Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Senior Project Manager - Quantitative & Qualitative Risk Manager, ANS

As Accenture continues to grow, we have an increasing number of career opportunities available to you. Depending on the job and location, you may be directed to apply with Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects LLP or one of the following Legal entities:

• Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC
• Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc.
  
  

Please note that benefits can vary by country and role. Please check with your recruiter for more information.

Who We Are

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects. We are reinventing how capital projects are planned, designed, managed and executed. We help our clients efficiently and sustainably build and upgrade the factories, plants, networks, grids, transport and public infrastructure we need to live and work. Local knowledge backed by global capabilities and experience. That’s how we deliver better outcomes for our clients. Our experienced program and project managers work on the ground, hand in hand with our industry experts, strategists, technologists and ecosystem partners to help us improve project performance and outcomes. We balance the need to make improvements immediately with the desire to transform the way projects are delivered in the future.

From inception to completion, we use deep "hands on" design and construction experience coupled with data, technology and AI to help bring projects in on time and on budget. While helping to execute today, we focus on building a digital backbone to improve collaboration between stakeholders, reduce risk and use resources more efficiently. We digitally enable the workforce to help them predict issues, work more effectively and ensure their safety. Together with our clients we are using technology and human ingenuity to reinvent the way our built world is created, operated and maintained. Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

The Work

• You’ll lead risk management efforts across complex utility infrastructure and capital improvement projects, ensuring resilience, compliance, and financial sustainability of large-scale programs involving power generation, transmission, distribution, and renewable energy systems.
• You’ll develop and execute comprehensive risk management strategies that proactively identify, evaluate, and mitigate both existing and potential risks, ensuring integration into strategic planning and daily operations.
• You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify and analyze risks spanning technical, financial, regulatory, operational, and reputational domains.
• You’ll oversee risk workshops, facilitate scenario planning, and apply advanced Monte Carlo simulations or other probabilistic techniques to quantify potential impacts on cost, schedule, and project performance.
• You’ll champion the integration of risk management protocols at every stage of the project lifecycle, ensuring controls are designed, embedded, and continuously improved throughout implementation.
• You’ll serve as a key liaison between internal project teams and regulatory agencies to ensure all risk management activities align with evolving compliance mandates and industry standards.
• You’ll ensure risk practices align with industry standards such as NERC, FERC, EPA, ISO 55000, and ISO 31000, as well as local, state, and federal regulations.
• You’ll prepare comprehensive risk reports and dashboards tailored for diverse audiences, from executive leadership to frontline managers, ensuring clarity, consistency, and timeliness in communication.
• You’ll evaluate existing risk tools and processes, implement improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and adaptability, and foster a forward-thinking culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.
  
  

$170,000 - $185,000 a year

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We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Here's What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, construction management, or similar from an accredited university
• Minimum 10 years of experience in capital projects, project controls, or risk management
• Minimum 7 years of experience in quantitative risk analysis (QRA)
• Experience with $500M+ programs and projects
• Proficiency in Primavera Risk and @Risk
• Demonstrated experience with both qualitative risk frameworks and quantitative modeling in large capital programs
  
  

Bonus Points If You Have

• Master’s degree or certifications such as PMI-RMP, FRM, CRMA, PE, or PRM
• Experience with regulatory, environmental, and operational challenges unique to the utilities sector
• Experience working with compliance officers and regulatory bodies to align risk efforts with changing mandates
• Knowledge of environmental frameworks and emerging legislative changes impacting project delivery or operational continuity
• Strong communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex risk data into actionable recommendations for executive leadership
• Experience developing and maintaining risk governance processes that promote accountability, transparency, and early detection of compliance gaps
  
  

Syracuse, NY

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