Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Manager

Accenture

. Lead day-to-day stakeholder engagement and communications programs supporting large-scale infrastructure and capital projects .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in stakeholder engagement, public affairs, and communications, with a strong focus on infrastructure and capital projects. Proven ability to develop outreach strategies, manage public relations, and produce persuasive business documents.

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Stakeholder EngagementPublic AffairsProposal DevelopmentInfrastructure ProjectsCommunications Strategy

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Hard Skills

Proposal WritingGrant ApplicationsTechnical NarrativesKPI DevelopmentMarket ResearchContent CreationGraphic Design ManagementPublic Participation RequirementsCEQA KnowledgeNEPA Knowledge

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingStrategic RecommendationsIssue ResolutionCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Social Media ManagementMetric Management

Industry Keywords

Public AgencyGovernment RelationsCommunity OutreachTransportationConstruction ManagementCapital ProjectsCalifornia Public AgenciesPublic InfrastructureStakeholder FeedbackBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day stakeholder engagement and communications programs supporting large-scale infrastructure and capital projects
Serve as a trusted advisor to public agency clients, project teams, and contractors
Develop and implement outreach strategies for communities, businesses, elected officials, and other stakeholders
Prepare communications materials and executive-level messaging translating complex technical information into accessible content
Manage public meetings, community events, stakeholder inquiries, and issue resolution efforts
Analyze stakeholder feedback and provide strategic recommendations for decision-making and project delivery
Present project updates, engagement strategies, and recommendations to executive leadership, elected officials, governing boards, and public audiences
Develop and track KPIs and prepare progress reports
Identify stakeholder, reputational, and political risks and support mitigation strategies
Build and maintain relationships with public agencies, contractors, teaming partners, and industry organizations throughout California
Identify and support new business opportunities across transportation, transit, water, energy, and public infrastructure markets
Lead and contribute to proposal development, qualifications packages, interview presentations, and grant applications
Develop technical narratives, executive summaries, and win themes
Contribute to capture planning, market research, and account development
Represent Accenture at industry events, conferences, and client meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, Journalism, Project Management, Urban Planning, or a related field
8–10 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, public affairs, communications, government relations, or community outreach
Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting infrastructure, construction, transportation, or other capital projects
Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience writing proposals, bids, grant applications, or other persuasive business documents
Willingness to travel up to 25% or depending on client needs
Experience working in a government office, legislative office, construction management consulting, public agency, or government relations role
Familiarity with California public agencies and procurement processes
Knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, and public participation requirements
Portfolio of writing samples, proposals, or communications materials
Graphic design management and content creation
Social media and metric management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Leadership development
Technical upskilling and certification support
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with employer match
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Paid time off and holidays
Paid maternity and parental caregiver leave
Adoption and surrogacy assistance
Supplemental insurance plans
Employee assistance program
Legal resources
Identity theft protection
Up to 25% travel, depending on client needs