Client Account Lead - HPS- DEFs

Accenture·Madrid, Spain

What they offer

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Accenture doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 4+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

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About the role

Accenture, recognized as a Great Place To Work®, is a world-leading professional services company that helps major companies, public administrations, and other organizations around the world develop their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth, and enhance citizen services, creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are looking for a Client Account Lead specialized in Public Services, particularly in defense, with a Manager role to lead strategic initiatives within defense sector projects, bringing technical leadership, team management, and client orientation skills in complex, high-security environments. The position is based in Madrid under a hybrid work model, with some days working from home and others at the office, where you will create valuable synergies with the rest of your team. It is essential to reside in Spain and have a work permit for Spain.

What you'll do

  • Lead the definition and execution of solutions within CAL hPS projects in the defense sector, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams using agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
  • Oversee the architecture of solutions based on cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments) with a focus on security and resilience.
  • Interact with key client stakeholders for requirements gathering, reporting, and deliverable management.
  • Lead teams of between 5 and 15 people, ensuring project delivery on time, within quality standards, and on budget.
  • Define technical architectures aligned with cybersecurity standards in defense environments.
  • Oversee the complete software development lifecycle (SDLC), including design, development, testing, and deployment.
  • Manage technical and operational risks through mitigation plans and continuous monitoring.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in projects related to CAL hPS or similar environments in the defense sector.
  • Minimum of 3 years managing technical teams of at least 5 people.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or hybrid).
  • University degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent technical qualifications (or equivalent experience with X additional years required).
  • Minimum accredited B2 level of English.
  • Native or C1 level of Spanish.

Nice to have

  • Previous experience with defense sector clients or public administrations.
  • Certification in agile methodologies (Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist).
  • Cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect).
  • Experience in cybersecurity tools and regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, ENS).
  • Experience in DevSecOps environments and CI/CD automation (Jenkins, GitLab, Terraform).

Knowledge and experience in the use of generative artificial intelligence and AI tools applied to the job are required, in line with Accenture's commitment to the responsible and effective use of AI. At Accenture, recognized as a Great Place To Work®, we advocate for a hybrid work model that, thanks to technology and our facilities, allows us to maintain the essential human connection to work with our teams and clients. A connection that enables us to sustain our culture of inclusion and diversity and to be, according to Refinitiv, the world's most diverse company.

Additionally, we offer other benefits such as:

  • Medical, life, and accident insurance
  • Medical service and wellness programs
  • Flexible compensation program and stock purchase
  • Flexibility programs (working hours, days off, vacation...)
  • Individualized training plan
  • Sustainability programs and the Accenture Foundation
  • Employee network for diversity

About the company & team

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services-creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world's leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

Visit us atwww.accenture.com

Additional information

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, or any other legally protected status. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

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