Custom Software Engineer

Project Role : Custom Software Engineer Project Role Description : Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs. Must have skills : Program Project Management Good to have skills : NA Minimum 12 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Role Summary: The Project Manager is responsible for end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects for global clients. The role involves managing scope, timelines, cost, quality, and stakeholder expectations while leading cross-functional teams to deliver business value through technology solutions. Supply chain project execution experience is mandatory along with BlueYonder experience. Roles & Responsibilities: 1. Project Planning & Execution - Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and success criteria in alignment with client goals. - Create and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations. - Ensure timely delivery of project outputs by managing execution across development, testing, and deployment phases. 2. Stakeholder Management - Act as the primary point of contact for clients, internal stakeholders, and vendors. - Facilitate regular status updates, steering committee meetings, and escalation management. - Manage stakeholder expectations through proactive communication and transparency. 3. Team Leadership - Lead cross-functional project teams across geographies (onshore/offshore). - Assign tasks, monitor progress, and resolve delivery blockers. - Drive team motivation, collaboration, and accountability. 4. Risk, Quality & Compliance - Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues. - Ensure adherence to delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and quality assurance practices. - Comply with Accenture's delivery, security, and audit standards. 5. Budget & Financial Management - Manage project budgets, forecasts, and billing schedules. - Ensure alignment to contractual obligations and deliverables. - Track financial performance and report variances with mitigation actions. Professional & Technical Skills: - Strong project management and organizational skills - Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously - Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills - Experience in Agile/Scrum, PMP, or PRINCE2 methodologies - Proficient in tools like MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, or Clarity Additional Information: - Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field - Experience delivering projects in Retail, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Cloud environments - Exposure to global delivery models and stakeholder management across time zones 15 years full time education Important Notice We have been alerted to the existence of fraudulent messages asking job seekers to set up payment to cover various costs associated with establishing employment at Accenture. No one is ever required to pay for employment at Accenture. If you are contacted by someone asking for payment, please do not respond, and contact us at india.fc.check@accenture.com immediately. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.