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

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WHO WE ARE:

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects. We are reinventing how capital projects are planned, designed, managed and executed. We help our clients efficiently and sustainably build and upgrade the factories, plants, networks, grids, transport and public infrastructure we need to live and work. Local knowledge backed by global capabilities and experience. That’s how we deliver better outcomes for our clients. Our experienced program and project managers work on the ground, hand in hand with our industry experts, strategists, technologists and ecosystem partners to help us improve project performance and outcomes. We balance the need to make improvements immediately with the desire to transform the way projects are delivered in the future.

From inception to completion, we use deep "hands on" design and construction experience coupled with data, technology and AI to help bring projects in on time and on budget. While helping to execute today, we focus on building a digital backbone to improve collaboration between stakeholders, reduce risk and use resources more efficiently. We digitally enable the workforce to help them predict issues, work more effectively and ensure their safety. Together with our clients we are using technology and human ingenuity to reinvent the way our built world is created, operated and maintained. Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

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. Be familiar with the latest Division of the State Architect (DSA) regulations.

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.

Flexible: The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center.

$160,000 - $184,999 a year

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We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, public administration, or related field

Minimum 10 years’ experience in program management, sustainability, or energy projects, with at least 5 years in the California Community College / K-12 system or similar public sector environment

Demonstrated success leading large-scale sustainability, energy, or decarbonization initiatives in higher education or municipal settings

Deep network and relationships within K-14 educational sector space, municipalities, utilities, and sustainability organizations

Strong knowledge of state and federal climate action policies, sustainability frameworks, and reporting requirements

Experience with stakeholder engagement, board presentations, and multi-disciplinary team leadership

Technical expertise in energy audits, renewable energy, fleet electrification, water/waste management, Greenhouse Gas Accounting, green building principles and sustainable procurement

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

Master's degree preferred

California Professional Engineer (PE) license

LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Other relevant sustainability or energy certifications

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