Infrastructure & Capital Projects Senior Program Manager, Sustainability & Energy Initiatives Higher Education, ANS

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

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 or Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc. Please note that benefits can vary by country and role. Please check with your recruiter for more information. You've Never Been Satisfied with "Good Enough." You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you'll do exactly that. You'll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. You'll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we're transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future. Because "good enough" builds the past. You're here to build what's next, on a team that outperforms every norm.

The Work :

• You'll serve as the primary program lead for large-scale sustainability planning and energy projects, representing the organization to educational and municipal leadership, boards, and external partners.
• You'll build and maintain strong relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, and external agencies (e.g., state chancellor's offices, local utilities, city / county sustainability offices).
• You'll lead stakeholder outreach, education, and engagement efforts to ensure buy-in and successful implementation of sustainability initiatives.
• You'll oversee the development and execution of sustainability master plans, including policy development, benchmarking, and compliance with state and federal climate action goals.
• You'll manage all phases of project delivery for energy efficiency, renewable energy (solar PV, battery storage, microgrids), fleet electrification, water conservation, waste reduction, and sustainable procurement.
• You'll coordinate feasibility analyses, financial modeling, procurement support, and reporting for major capital projects.
• You'll develop and implement tailored Project Management Plans (PMPs) to ensure transparency, collaboration, and risk mitigation across all initiatives.
• You'll direct technical teams and consultants in energy audits, greenhouse gas inventories, and sustainability benchmarking.
• You'll guide the integration of sustainability into facilities, operations, curriculum, and procurement practices.
• You'll ensure all projects meet applicable education codes, regulations, and best practices for sustainability and energy management.
• You'll prepare and present periodic status reports, board presentations, and compliance documentation for state and district climate action and sustainability goals.
• You'll lead the preparation and submission of required reports to regulatory bodies and funding agencies.
• You'll identify and pursue third-party funding opportunities, grants, and incentives to support sustainability projects. Manage in-flight funding programs.
• You'll identify and manage innovative financing strategies and mechanisms including green revolving funds to reinvest savings from energy and sustainability projects to reduce project costs.
• You'll leverage existing contacts and relationships to expand the organization's sustainability and energy services across the educational and municipal sectors.
• You'll identify new opportunities, develop strategic partnerships, and drive growth in sustainability consulting and program management.
• You'll act as a key ambassador for the organization's sustainability practice, promoting its capabilities and successes to potential clients (internal and external) and industry stakeholders.

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