Capital Projects Management – Associate Manager

Accenture – Job Opportunity

Job Title: Capital Projects Management – Associate Manager

Company: Accenture

Location: Bangalore, India

Industry: Power & Energy / Utilities / EPC / Transmission & Distribution

Department: Project Management / Project Controls

Required Experience: 10–14 Years

Educational Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Job Overview

Accenture is looking for an experienced Capital Projects Management – Associate Manager to oversee project planning, project controls, cost management, scheduling, and performance monitoring for large-scale capital projects within the Power & Energy sector.

The ideal candidate will have 10–14 years of relevant experience in power utilities, EPC, power generation, or Transmission & Distribution (T&D) projects. The role requires strong technical and analytical expertise in managing project budgets, monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks, and ensuring projects are delivered within approved budgets, timelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning and Management: Lead project planning, scheduling, risk assessment, and cost-control activities for power generation, transmission, and distribution projects.

2. Budgeting and Cost Management: Prepare and manage CAPEX/OPEX budgets, project cost estimates, financial forecasts, and variance analysis. Identify opportunities for cost optimization and improved project efficiency.

3. Project Scheduling: Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project. Conduct critical path analysis, track milestones, and address potential schedule delays.

4. Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor project performance using KPIs, Earned Value Analysis (EVA), dashboards, and monthly progress reports. Provide regular updates and insights to senior management.

5. Risk and Issue Management: Identify project risks, evaluate their potential impact, and develop mitigation strategies to minimize delays, cost overruns, and operational challenges.

6. Procurement and Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with procurement teams, contractors, engineering teams, and other stakeholders to support bid evaluations, cost benchmarking, and project execution.

7. Regulatory Compliance and Governance: Ensure project activities align with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, project governance frameworks, and internal policies.

8. Project Controls and Optimization: Establish effective project control processes, monitor cost and schedule performance, analyze deviations, and recommend corrective actions to support successful project delivery.

Required Skills and Expertise

- Strong experience in Power Utilities, EPC, Power Generation, or Transmission & Distribution projects.

- Hands-on experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project.

- Advanced Excel skills, including project reporting, data analysis, and financial tracking.

- Strong knowledge of project cost estimation, CAPEX/OPEX management, budgeting, and forecasting.

- Expertise in project scheduling, critical path analysis, and project controls.

- Experience with risk assessment, mitigation planning, and cost optimization.

- Knowledge of Earned Value Analysis (EVA), KPI dashboards, and performance reporting.

- Understanding of CEA, CERC, and State Utility regulatory frameworks.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and coordination skills.

Educational Requirements

- Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Electrical Engineering.

- Certifications in Project Management, Risk Management, or Cost Control will be an added advantage.

Additional Information

- Company: Accenture

- Work Location: Bangalore, India

- Experience Level: 10–14 Years

- Role: Associate Manager – Capital Projects Management

- Employment Area: Project Management / Project Controls