RIS Solution Architect Associate Director

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Overview

We are seeking a new talent to join the Solution Architecture & Planning team where you will have the opportunity to collaborate in the Global Solutioning.

Responsibilities

As a Solution Architecture Associate Director, you will be responsible for translating client requirements into differentiated, deliverable solutions by leveraging your in-depth knowledge of technology, function, or platform. You will collaborate closely with the Sales Pursuit and Delivery Teams to develop solutions that are both winnable and deliverable, supporting the client value proposition and business case.

A Solution Architecture Associate Director is expected to be a subject matter expert with deep knowledge and experience, possessing strong influencing and advisory skills. Engaging with multiple teams, take responsibility for team decisions and provide solutions to problems that affect multiple teams as well as business area challenges. Expert proficiency in Solution Architecture is required. Expert proficiency in Solution Planning, Costing & Pricing is suggested.

Provide advanced guidance to shape solution approaches and ensure alignment with client objectives and organizational standards.

Influence delivery outcomes across multiple teams by fostering collaboration and driving consensus on technical decisions.

Engage with stakeholders to communicate complex concepts clearly and advocate for innovative solutions.

Elevate quality standards by reviewing solution designs and promoting best practices within the team.

Lead efforts to identify and mitigate risks associated with solution delivery, ensuring successful project execution.

THE WORK

Discover the opportunity to influence and advise across multiple areas with your expertise. You will engage with various groups and contribute to decisions that impact several teams, providing solutions that address complex challenges across business areas. This role will allow you to apply your deep knowledge and advisory skills in a way that inspires collaboration and drives meaningful outcomes. Join us to make a significant difference and help shape innovative solutions that matter.

  • Architect solutions that optimize cost-to-serve and deliver value for specific services or towers.
  • Design comprehensive solution approaches including overall plans, cost estimates, staffing strategies, delivery location considerations, and roadmaps.
  • Communicate the rationale, components, and benefits of solutions through clear and compelling storytelling.
  • Support the smooth transition of solutions during mobilization and stabilization phases.
  • Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful implementation of solution strategies.

HERE'S WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, business administration, commerce, or engineering.
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, Snowflake).
  • Expert proficiency in Solution Architecture.
  • Master proficiency in Solution Planning Costing & Pricing.
  • A minimum of 5 of experience in AI/ML platforms, libraries and tools.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

  • Expertise in Solution Planning Costing & Pricing .
  • Advanced strategic thinking.
  • Advanced problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Expertise in stakeholder engagement.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location,

role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.

The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role.

It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.

Information on benefits is here:

Role Location Annual Salary Range

British Columbia/Ontario/New Brunswick $161,050 to $319,300

About Accenture

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 at www.accenture.com

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