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Tech Transformation delivery leader– Associate Director

Join our team in Technology Strategy & Transformation for an exciting career opportunity to drive large-scale complex AI led Technology Transformation programmes for our most strategic clients across the globe. You will lead the execution of enterprise-wide transformation initiatives that drive strategic business outcomes, operational excellence, and sustainable value creation across Technology Modernization, AI Enterprise Transformation, M&A and Enterprise Agility pillars.

Practice: Technology Strategy & Transformation, Global Network
Areas of Work: Tech Transformation delivery leader
Level: Associate Director
Location: Bangalore/Gurugram/Mumbai/Pune/Chennai/Kolkata/Hyderabad
Years of Exp: 17+ years

Explore an Exciting Career at Accenture

Do you thrive on leading complex transformations, improving SDLC using AI, Mainframe Modernisation, Data & AI, building domain driven Architecture and high-stakes transformation programmes? Are you a delivery leader who is passionate about complex Technology Delivery and helping CIOs, CTOs and business executives drive technology change that delivers real commercial outcomes? Are you passionate about being part of an inclusive, diverse and collaborative culture?

If yes, this is the right opportunity for you. Join Accenture Technology Strategy & Transformation practice and lead and deliver complex, high-value transformation portfolios for global clients. Working at C-suite level, you will take Revenue (P&L) accountability for accounts and portfolios, managing budgets from $5M to $30M, scaling delivery organisations, and ensuring transformation investments generate lasting revenue and business value. You will govern multi-programme portfolios, drive commercial growth, and serve as a trusted strategic advisor on delivery and transformation at the highest levels of client organisations.

The Practice – A Brief Sketch

Technology Strategy & Transformation Practice is a part of Digital Core Reinvention Partner and focuses on our clients’ most strategic priorities. We help clients achieve growth and efficiency through technology transformation initiatives, aimed at modernising delivery, improving operational performance and generating measurable enterprise value.

We provide you with a strong learning environment, deep-rooted in Technology Strategy, large-scale programme delivery and business transformation, where you will work with key global clients to drive the next evolution of enterprise technology change. As part of this high-performing team, you will lead organisations through complex transformation journeys — from translating transformation vision into measurable business outcomes through disciplined execution across global teams, functions, and delivery partners. This is a delivery leadership role with direct accountability for transformation outcomes These are some of the initiatives you will support:

Enterprise Transformation Portfolio Leadership: Own and lead a portfolio of strategic transformation initiatives aligned to enterprise priorities and growth objectives, ensure transformation programs deliver measurable business outcomes, operational improvements, customer impact, and financial value. End-to-End Delivery Accountability: Assume full accountability for transformation execution from mobilization through implementation, stabilization, and value realization — including complex systems implementation, Mainframe Modernisation, and cloud-native migration programmes, lead multiple concurrent, large-scale transformation programs with significant organizational, operational, and technology complexity. Revenue Management and Financial Governance: Carry P&L accountability for accounts and portfolios with budgets of $5M–$30M; manage actuals, forecasts, margin protection, revenue recognition and commercial change control; identify and drive revenue growth opportunities and account expansions AI & Intelligent Transformation Leadership: Lead and manage scaled deployment of Agentic AI, Generative AI, automation, and digital workforce solutions as part of enterprise transformation programs, establish governance, risk management, and adoption frameworks for responsible deployment of AI-enabled transformation initiatives. Integration and Dependency Management: Govern complex multi-programme integration across internal teams, client stakeholders and third-party vendors; manage interdependencies, interface points, data migration streams and system integration programmes to ensure coherent, risk-managed portfolio delivery; lead cloud-native and API-led architecture transitions within delivery programmes Value Realisation and Benefits Framework: Track measurable transformation outcomes across the portfolio — cost reduction, revenue growth, operational efficiency, risk reduction and speed-to-market; report on value delivered at board level Global Delivery Leadership: Act as a trusted partner to C-suite executives and senior business leaders, lead executive governance forums and transformation steering committees, communicate complex delivery and business challenges clearly, providing actionable recommendations and mitigation strategies. Executive Stakeholder Leadership: Shape CxO narratives, transformation roadmaps and investment choices at portfolio level; advise on vendor strategy and scale-up plans; lead deal-shaping and account growth, representing Accenture externally and contributing to practice development and market offerings

Role Summary

As Delivery Lead Associate Director, you are accountable for the overall delivery performance of an account or portfolio of transformation programmes with budgets of $5M–$30M. You will lead high-impact delivery for programs on a scale, carry P&L accountability, and align outcomes to strategic client objectives. You will engage at C-suite level, govern Senior Manager delivery leads, drive revenue management and commercial growth, embed continuous improvement, and make decisions that carry major, lasting impact across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

·Own delivery accountability across an account or portfolio of programmes;

·Define and enforce portfolio-level delivery standards, governance frameworks, and quality controls; lead the introduction and embedment of Agile delivery models, CICD practices and modern ways of working within client organisations.

·Lead executive-level governance forums and Steering Committees; act as executive delivery sponsor with the client.

·Manage relationships at C-suite and board level; act as a trusted strategic advisor on delivery and transformation.

·Drive Agentic AI-powered transformation; articulate and demonstrate prior experience using Agentic AI in transformation contexts to clients and internal stakeholders, building confidence and adoption.

·Accountability for the account P&L; manage budgets of $5M–$30M, protect margin, drive revenue recognition and pursue revenue growth opportunities.

·Shape and negotiate commercial terms; manage material changes to contract scope and commercial structure.

·Manage and facilitate the governance of large programs comprising 50-150+ FTEs including mentoring and coaching people in the programs.

·Manage risk, escalation decisions, and demand/supply balance across the portfolio.

·Lead identification and scaling of continuous improvement and delivery innovation initiatives across the portfolio.

·Lead deal-shaping and proposal strategy for significant account expansions and new pursuits.

·Represent Accenture externally; contribute to practice development, capability strategy, and market offerings.

What We're Looking For

·17–20 years’ total experience; 3–5 years proven experience managing and delivering complex portfolio of transformation programmes with budgets of $5M–$30M.

·Proven ability to govern complex, multi-programme transformation portfolios in a large global services environment, with direct accountability for delivery, revenue and commercial outcomes.

·Demonstrated track record of C-suite stakeholder engagement, influence, and relationship management.

·Experience leading organisational change and embedding operational performance improvements at scale.

·Track record of account growth, deal-shaping, and business development alongside delivery execution.

·Strong executive presence: communicates with clarity and gravitas; builds trust with senior audiences rapidly.

·Must have experience of working across at least one of the following areas; Technology Modernization, Mainframe Modernisation, AI Enterprise Transformation, Complex Delivery, Enterprise Agility

Set yourself apart:

• Mastery of managing complex deliveries coordinating with more than one supplier with multiple dependencies and work plans
• Experience delivering cloud-native transformation programmes leveraging Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), microservices architectures, API-led integration, or SaaS platforms
• Experience of delivering transformation at scale within a highly regulated or complex industry sector
• Cloud/Industry and Programme Management certifications and credentials
• Demonstrate a strong Technical and Emotional Quotient

Qualifications & Certifications

·Bachelor's degree (relevant discipline); Master's / MBA strongly preferred.

·PMP, MSP, or equivalent programme management certification.

·SAFe, or equivalent Agile certification.

·Cloud/enterprise platform certifications (AWS, Azure, Guidewire, SAP, ServiceNow etc.) — advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

• An opportunity to work on transformative projects with key G2000 clients
• Potential to Co-create with leaders in strategy, industry experts, enterprise function practitioners and, business intelligence professionals to shape and recommend innovative solutions that leverage emerging technologies.
• Ability to embed responsible business into everything—from how you service your clients to how you operate as a responsible professional.
• Personalized training modules to develop your strategy & consulting acumen to grow your skills, industry knowledge and capabilities
• Opportunity to thrive in a culture that is committed to accelerate equality for all. Engage in boundaryless collaboration across the entire organization.

About Accenture:

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions — underpinned by the world’s largest delivery network — Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With 569,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Visit us at www.accenture.com

About Digital Core Reinvention Partner:

Digital Core Reinvention Partner helps clients reinvent their digital foundations — including technology strategy and architecture, AI and data, modernizing and managing applications, infrastructure, and cloud. We operate in lockstep with our Reinvention Engines — especially Technology and AI and Data. In practice, Digital Core brings the integrated client solution and team together, while the Engines continuously strengthen the skills, tools, methods, and AI-enabled delivery that those teams use. And Client Success will ensure our solutions are commercially strong, repeatable, and aligned to what clients truly need — bringing the full strength of Accenture to every engagement. To bring this global perspective to our clients, Digital Core Reinvention Partner’s services include those provided by our Global Network – a distributed organization that provides advisory and strategy expertise across the client lifecycle. Our Global Network teams complement our in-country teams to deliver cutting-edge expertise and measurable value to clients all around the world. 

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