Job Description
Delivery Manager – Utilities Practice
Accenture Utilities
Location
New Delhi, India
Certifications
PMP / Prince2 / SAFe / ITIL (preferred)
We are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale, complex programs within Accenture's Utilities practice in India. The role sits at the intersection of conventional power, renewable energy, and enterprise technology — requiring equal comfort with domain depth and program execution rigour. The ideal candidate can own client relationships, govern multi-workstream engagements, and drive outcomes across consulting, digital, and transformation mandates in the utilities sector.
CORE DELIVERY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Own end-to-end program delivery across multi-year, multi-workstream utility engagements
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Define and govern project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and dependencies across tracks
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Drive delivery governance cadence — steering committees, status reviews, escalation protocols
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Manage cross-functional teams including consultants, solution architects, developers, and client stakeholders
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Ensure delivery quality through structured QA, testing governance, and milestone sign-offs
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Lead resource planning, capacity management, and vendor / subcontractor oversight
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Own financials — revenue recognition, margin management, billing milestones, and forecasting
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Navigate change management, contractual amendments, and SOW expansions
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Act as the primary escalation point for delivery risks and client concerns
DOMAIN EXPERTISE – UTILITIES
Conventional Power
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Strong understanding of thermal, hydro, nuclear, and gas-based generation assets
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Familiarity with transmission and distribution (T&D) infrastructure, grid operations, and load dispatch
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Knowledge of utility operations — generation scheduling, outage management, and asset lifecycle
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Experience with DISCOM / TRANSCO / GENCO operating models and regulatory frameworks
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Understanding of CERC / SERC regulations, tariff orders, and state utility governance
Renewable Energy
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Working knowledge of utility-scale solar PV, wind (onshore/offshore), hybrid, and BESS projects
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Exposure to green hydrogen, corporate PPAs, open access, and captive power models
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Familiarity with SECI auctions, RPO compliance, ISTS policies, and RE project structuring
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Understanding of carbon markets, RECs, and energy transition frameworks
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Awareness of decarbonization roadmaps, net-zero strategies, and ESG reporting in the utility context
Energy Markets & Commercial
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Understanding of Indian electricity markets — DAM, TAM, G-DAM, bilateral contracts, and banking
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Familiarity with RE project economics, project finance fundamentals, and PPA structures
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Exposure to energy procurement strategies for large C&I consumers and utilities
TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL DELIVERY
Core Technology Domains
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OT/IT convergence – SCADA, EMS/DMS, ADMS, GIS, and asset management systems (EAM)
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Smart metering – AMI/AMR deployments, MDM platforms, meter data analytics
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Grid modernisation – smart grid programs, distribution automation, demand response
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Digital twin and asset performance management (APM) platforms
Data, AI & Analytics
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Familiarity with AI/ML use cases in utilities – energy forecasting, predictive maintenance, outage analytics
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Exposure to IoT-enabled monitoring platforms for generation and network assets
Cloud & Integration
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Delivery experience on cloud platforms – Azure, AWS, or Oracle in a utility/energy context
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Understanding of integration architecture – APIs, middleware, legacy modernization
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Familiarity with cybersecurity and data governance considerations in OT environments
CLIENT & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
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Proven ability to manage senior client relationships – CXOs, Directors, and Programme Sponsors
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Experience engaging utility regulators, government bodies, and policy stakeholders
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Ability to navigate complex multi-stakeholder environments across client, vendor, and internal teams
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Strong commercial acumen — protecting Accenture's position while growing client relationships
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Track record of identifying and converting scope expansion, add-on work, and new opportunities
PEOPLE & PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT
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Drive talent development, performance management, and career planning within the team
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Contribute to practice-building initiatives — assets, accelerators, PoVs, and go-to-market
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Participate in proposals, RFP responses, and solution presentations for new pursuits
Confidential – Accenture Utilities Practice | For Internal Recruitment Use Only
