Job Role: Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Project Controls Manager

Career Level: Manager (CL7)

Location: Dublin (with expected travel)

In Industry X we shape the future of making things, and the things we make. Our Industry X Team drives innovation by delivering the best-in-class management consultancy based on industrial experience maximised by the latest technologies.

Evolution of industry practices have been witnessed with evolution of technology. We've been helping businesses embrace and implement the new for years; it is critical we apply this to all partners working in the Capital Projects & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Products lifecycles, to fuel their next level of growth.

About the Role

We are looking for capital project practitioners to join our Infrastructure & Capital Projects (I&CP) team in Ireland. We are seeking professionals with broad experience and knowledge of capital project across the lifecycle, with skills that will help our clients’ projects perform. This includes areas such as: project controls, cost management, planning & scheduling, risk and the ability to setup, design and delivery interventions. As Industry X, we digitise, optimise and transform our clients’ traditional ways of delivering throughout the project lifecycle!

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on project controls using industry and regional expertise.
• Deliver clear, data-driven reports and proposals to senior stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships across all levels, contributing to coaching and development within the team.
• Use analytics to drive decisions and improve operational performance.
• Support digital transformation of capital projects to unlock value.
• Shape and deliver future operating models, processes, and technologies.
• Lead or support sales activities, from solution design to client presentations.

We're Looking For

We’re seeking candidates with experience in project controls and transformation within asset- and energy-intensive industries such as:

• Energy, utilities (water, power, nuclear), chemicals
• Infrastructure and networks (road & rail, telecoms, construction services)

You’ll bring:

• Hands-on experience in project controls disciplines—schedule, cost, risk, and change management—on large, complex capital projects
• Familiarity with tools like Primavera P6, Active Risk Manager, Ecosys, Oracle Unifier, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Trimble ViewPoint, or similar
• A track record of delivering complex projects to time, cost, and quality standards in client-facing roles
• Ability to support or lead transformation programmes, including solution design and implementation planning
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work as a team member or lead delivery teams
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Bonus points if you have:

• Professional qualifications (e.g. APM, PMI, PRINCE2)
• Experience in consulting, business development, or RFP responses
• Knowledge of emerging digital technologies and their application in capital projects
• Workshop facilitation and design thinking capabilities
• Experience in organisational change management and operating model design
• Strong industry network and client relationships

What’s in it for you:

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary and car allowance, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! For senior roles additional bonus and equity awards are available.

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About Accenture

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