Delivery Manager – Utilities Practice Accenture Utilities Location New Delhi, India Certifications PMP / Prince2 / SAFe / ITIL (preferred) Role Overview 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

Own end-to-end program delivery across multi-year, multi-workstream utility engagements

Define and govern project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and dependencies across tracks

Drive delivery governance cadence — steering committees, status reviews, escalation protocols

Manage cross-functional teams including consultants, solution architects, developers, and client stakeholders

Ensure delivery quality through structured QA, testing governance, and milestone sign-offs

Lead resource planning, capacity management, and vendor / subcontractor oversight

Own financials — revenue recognition, margin management, billing milestones, and forecasting

Navigate change management, contractual amendments, and SOW expansions

Act as the primary escalation point for delivery risks and client concerns DOMAIN EXPERTISE – UTILITIES Conventional Power Strong understanding of thermal, hydro, nuclear, and gas-based generation assets





Familiarity with transmission and distribution (T&D;) infrastructure, grid operations, and load dispatch

Knowledge of utility operations — generation scheduling, outage management, and asset lifecycle

Experience with DISCOM / TRANSCO / GENCO operating models and regulatory frameworks

Understanding of CERC / SERC regulations, tariff orders, and state utility governance Renewable Energy Working knowledge of utility-scale solar PV, wind (onshore/offshore), hybrid, and BESS projects

Exposure to green hydrogen, corporate PPAs, open access, and captive power models

Familiarity with SECI auctions, RPO compliance, ISTS policies, and RE project structuring

Understanding of carbon markets, RECs, and energy transition frameworks

Awareness of decarbonization roadmaps, net-zero strategies, and ESG reporting in the utility context Energy Markets & Commercial Understanding of Indian electricity markets — DAM, TAM, G-DAM, bilateral contracts, and banking

Familiarity with RE project economics, project finance fundamentals, and PPA structures

Exposure to energy procurement strategies for large C&I; consumers and utilities TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL DELIVERY Core Technology Domains OT/IT convergence – SCADA, EMS/DMS, ADMS, GIS, and asset management systems (EAM)

Smart metering – AMI/AMR deployments,



MDM platforms, meter data analytics

Grid modernisation – smart grid programs, distribution automation, demand response

Digital twin and asset performance management (APM) platforms Data, AI & Analytics Familiarity with AI/ML use cases in utilities – energy forecasting, predictive maintenance, outage analytics

Exposure to IoT-enabled monitoring platforms for generation and network assets Cloud & Integration Delivery experience on cloud platforms – Azure, AWS, or Oracle in a utility/energy context

Understanding of integration architecture – APIs, middleware, legacy modernization

Familiarity with cybersecurity and data governance considerations in OT environments CLIENT & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT Proven ability to manage senior client relationships – CXOs, Directors, and Programme Sponsors

Experience engaging utility regulators, government bodies, and policy stakeholders

Ability to navigate complex multi-stakeholder environments across client, vendor, and internal teams

Strong commercial acumen — protecting Accenture's position while growing client relationships

Track record of identifying and converting scope expansion, add-on work, and new opportunities PEOPLE & PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT Drive talent development, performance management, and career planning within the team

Contribute to practice-building initiatives — assets, accelerators, PoVs, and go-to-market

Participate in proposals, RFP responses, and solution presentations for recent pursuits Confidential – Accenture Utilities Practice | For Internal Recruitment Use Only

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