AWS Data & AI Solution Architect - Manager

We Are:

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the worlds leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen servicescreating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent and innovation led company with over 738,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the worlds leaders in helping drive that change with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise, and global delivery capability.

There is never a typical day at Accenture, but thats why we love it here! This is an extraordinary chance to create a rewarding career at Accenture Technology. Working in a digitally driven, innovation-led environment where you can help clients shift to the New using leading-edge technologies on some of the coolest projects you can imagine.

You Are (Hiring Group):

Accenture Cloud First helps companies reinvent their enterprise with a strong digital core, powered by cloud, to accelerate growth and optimize operations. We help companies get to cloud, utilize the power of cloud and operate on the Cloud Continuumto get to value faster and take the world by cloud. Were a multi-service organization dedicated to helping companies re-platform their business in the cloud. Our full spectrum of services connects every aspect of the cloud to help clients realize value from their investments. Because cloud is more than just technology, our solutions encompass the fundamental organizational changes needed to sustain success in a cloud environment.

Accenture AWS Business Group (AABG) is one of the Cloud Firsts leading Ecosystem Partners. As the leaders in cloud and global services, we don't just keep pace with the latest technology; we're pioneering it. Through 15+ years of strategic collaboration, AABG has consistently delivered outstanding results and pioneering solutions that drive tangible business impact for our clients. Step inside and discover how our relentless commitment to customer satisfaction is driving innovation forward.

The Work:

You will be a value architect for mid to large-sized engagements involving Apps maintenance, Systems integration, Apps development, and Apps-Infra support engagements. As a Solution Architect, you will leverage your deep solutioning/delivery experience to individually create solutions and also to develop solutions collaboratively with the client stakeholders (either advising or co-creating the solutions). As part of this role, you will/may need to:

• Lead the technical solutioning of Data/AI workstreams for RFPs/RFIs, helping shape winning proposals that align with client expectations and showcase our competitive edge
• Understand Data and AI business requirements and convert them into technology requirements / use cases
• Analyze current state architecture, define the target dispositioning strategy, and define target-state technical architecture diagrams
• Utilize deep knowledge of AWS services, including but not limited to, AWS Glue, EMR, Redshift, RDS, Aurora, S3, DMS, Kinesis, MSK, SageMaker, Lambda, Lake Formation, Athena, Quicksight, and more, to build scalable and secure data pipelines and AI models.
• Leverage internally built Data & AI reusable assets, tools, and accelerators to craft innovative and differentiated solutions, ensuring we deliver the best value to our clients
• Collaborate with practice teams and external vendors (AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, Informatica, IBM, Collibra, Salesforce, SAP, etc.) to provide a comprehensive data solution
• Work with SMEs and leads for estimation signoffs
• Conduct solution reviews with Global sales leadership, account leads, and commercial directors
• Conduct delivery reviews with internal and client stakeholders
• Act as a bridge between sales and delivery teams
• Provide inputs for client-facing proposal documents (i.e., Why this solution? Why this tech component? Why Accenture for this solution?)
• Participate in client orals to defend the solution (architecture, estimates, staffing etc.) in various internal and external forums, including Client presentations, Capability/delivery/sales MD reviews
• Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AWS services and a proven track record in architecting large-scale data-driven and AI solutions.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associates Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT with at least 5 years in architecting and delivering large scale Data/AI solutions on AWS
• Minimum of 5 years AWS services and solutions, with a focus on data engineering, big data, AI/ML, and cloud-native architecture

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional), AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty, or equivalent is highly preferred
• Has knowledge and exposure of Data Governance, MDM, and third-party data platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, Informatica, etc.
• Willingness to work in ambiguity and make informed assumptions in case of limited information
• Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders (internal & client) and articulate complex technical solutions in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to think creatively and strategically about how to leverage internal assets to create differentiated and innovative solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering practical and effective solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• A collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment

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 for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York or Washington as set forth below.
We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $94,400 to $266,300

Colorado $94,400 to $230,000

District of Columbia $100,500 to $245,000

Illinois $87,400 to $230,000

Minnesota $94,400 to $230,000

Maryland $87,400 to $213,000

New York $87,400 to $266,300

Washington $100,500 to $245,000

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