RIS AI&Data Gen AI Solution Architect

Accenture Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progressive benefits

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Accenture Australia is seeking a Gen AI Presales Solution Architect to lead end-to-end solution blueprints, bridging client vision and tech execution. You will design AI/Gen AI solutions, coordinate global delivery and sales teams, and work across cloud platforms, industries and geographies.

You will deepen expertise in LLMs, AI/ML, and agentic workflows, shaping proposals, SOWs and contracting. 10–25% travel and a strong client-facing stance are expected.

Qualifications

• Strong AI and Gen AI experience in systems integration or application development projects.
• Working knowledge of cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
• Ability to identify, drive, and quantify productivity improvements within solutions.
• Ability to travel and work across global teams.
• Experience in MCP, A2A, and related protocols.
• 12+ years of IT experience in AI/Data delivery or presales.

Responsibilities

• Understand RFPs/RFIs and translate business needs into technical architectures.
• Define end-to-end application architectures from data ingestion to AI solutions.
• Align technology components with business use cases including LLMs and APIs.
• Prepare ADM effort estimates with SMEs.
• Design staffing models across onshore/offshore/nearshore.
• Create solution plan decks for sales and delivery alignment.
• Participate in solution reviews with leadership across geographies.
• Transfer solution to delivery post closure.
• Contribute to proposals, SOWs and contracting documents.
• Present and defend the proposed solution in forums.
• Travel may be required (10%–25%).

Skills

AI experience

Gen AI

Cloud know-how

Stakeholder mgmt

Travel ready

Cross-functional

Client storytelling

Excel basics

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Accenture is a leading solutions and services company that helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed across the enterprise, bringing together the talent of our approximately 786,000 people, our proprietary assets and platforms, and deep ecosystem relationships. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. Through our Reinvention Services we bring together our capabilities across strategy, consulting, technology, operations, Song and Industry X with our deep industry expertise to create and deliver solutions and services for our clients. Our purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity, and we measure our success by the 360° value we create for all our stakeholders. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

Job Description Overview

Accenture's Data & AI practice empowers global enterprises to modernize data foundations, scale generative and agentic AI, and achieve measurable business reinvention. Its end-to-end capabilities span data platform modernization, cloud migration of legacy data estates, development of cutting‑edge AI and Gen AI solutions, and production support for AI and Data applications.

YOU ARE: GEN AI PRESALES SOLUTION ARCHITECT

As a Gen AI Presales Solution Architect, you will lead the end-to-end solution blueprint and roadmap, acting as the bridge between client vision and technology execution. You will be instrumental in translating business problems into technology solutions and maintaining stakeholder alignment throughout the deal lifecycle.

In this role, you will gain experience designing AI and Gen AI solutions and working across global delivery and sales teams. You will work across cloud platforms, industries, and geographies, providing broad and deep exposure. You will also deepen your expertise in emerging technologies such as large language models (LLMs), AI and machine learning, and agents, preparing you for the future.

The Work

• Understand RFPs and RFIs and translate business needs into technical architectures spanning data engineering, data visualisation, AI, Gen AI, and agents.
• Define end-to-end application architecture diagrams, from data ingestion and consumption through to AI and agent-based solutions.
• Align technology components, including LLMs, vector databases, graph databases, agents, and APIs, with business use cases.
• Prepare detailed ADM effort estimates and obtain validation from AI and Data capability subject matter experts.
• Design optimal staffing models based on the appropriate onshore, offshore, and nearshore mix and pyramid structure.
• Build solution plan PowerPoint decks to support sales and delivery alignment.
• Participate in solution and delivery reviews with leadership across geographies.
• Act as the strategic link between sales and delivery teams.
• Contribute to client-facing proposals, statements of work, and contracting documents.
• Present and defend the proposed solution in internal and external forums.
• Seamlessly transition the solution to the delivery team following deal closure.
• Travel may be required. The amount of travel will vary from 10% to 25%, depending on business needs and client requirements.

Here's What You Need

Must have:

• Strong AI and Gen AI experience in systems integration or application development projects.
• Working knowledge of cloud ecosystems, including Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Ability to identify, drive, and quantify productivity improvements within solutions and clearly justify the approach.
• Ability to incorporate agentic and future-focused ways of working into AI projects.
• Experience designing solutions using Model Context Protocol (MCP), Agent-to-Agent (A2A), and other relevant protocols.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant IT industry experience in AI / Data delivery or presales.
• Ability to understand business processes and convert them into agentic workflows.
• Ability to determine when to use traditional AI models versus a modern AI technology stack.
• Understanding of token economics and the ability to design solutions that manage its cost and performance impacts.
• Commitment to staying current with advanced AI initiatives and emerging technologies.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, filters, and VLOOKUP.
• Willingness and ability to travel for work as required.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional and global environments.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE

• Strong PowerPoint skills for leadership and client storytelling.
• External client-facing consulting experience.

LOCATION

Melbourne preference however may consider Sydney

WORKING RIGHTS

Preference is for candidates who have full independent working rights for Australia (AU Citizen or AU PR), as visa sponsorship is not available for this engagement due to time frames involved.

All our consulting professionals receive comprehensive training covering business acumen, technical and professional skills development. You’ll also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialisation. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialised skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Accenture Benefits

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Progressive Employee Benefits - Australia

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