AI&Data Architecture Associate Manager

Accenture PLC; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days vacation

Gym subsidy

Private medical insurance

3 extra days leave per year for Charit

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an AI and Data Architecture Associate Manager to lead the design and delivery of scalable data architectures for major clients. The role focuses on AI-enabled data platforms, governance, and modern data patterns, with collaboration across multiple teams and client workshops.

You will mentor junior architects, lead architecture discussions, and prototype innovative data/AI solutions to drive business value across cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Experience building AI-enabled data architectures.
• Strong knowledge of modern data platforms and architectures.
• Proven ability to design scalable data solutions for enterprise clients.
• Experience with cloud data platforms and governance.
• Hands-on experience with data modelling, pipelines and analytics.
• Familiarity with Databricks, Snowflake and similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in shaping strategy and roadmaps for client AI and Data architectures.
• Design and implement scalable data solutions using modern technologies.
• Provide architectural guidance across delivery lifecycles.
• Collaborate with client teams to gather requirements and align on architecture.
• Lead and mentor junior architects within the team.
• Prototyping new technologies and developing proofs of concept.

Skills

AI-enabled data architecture

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Data modelling

Data governance

Data pipelines

Databricks

Snowflake

Team leadership

Client facing

Communication

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Palantir

Job description

AI&Data Architecture Associate Manager
Locations: Bristol / Edinburgh
Salary: Competitive salary package depending on experience
Career Level: (We’re currently recruiting at the following levels- Associate Manager)

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” –Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a team:

We have an exciting opportunity for a AI&Data Architecture Associate Manager to join our AI&Data practice. We deliver scalable, business-critical and end-to-end AI and Agentic solutions for our clients - from data strategy/governance to Core Engineering, enabling them to transform and work in Cloud & AI Technologies.

The AI&Data Architecture Practice at Accenture’s mission is to define and own Architecture vision for our clients, providing architecture enablers for innovative Data and AI capabilities driving multiplier value for the business. We design and architect modern AI-ready data platforms and help clients scale AI for digital core to unlock new data driven business opportunities. We’re differentiating through our ability to architect AI&Data solutions using modern and emerging design patterns and innovation driven architecture assets.

You’ll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunitiesthat candrive your career in new and exciting ways.

If you’re looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our team, you’ll be working with cutting-edge generative AI and agentic technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.

In our team you will:

• Work on a variety of challenging and innovative projects
• Work at the forefront of the AI revolution, building cutting edge innovative solutions for some of the world’s biggest organisations
• Gain exposure to new and emergent technologies
• Have support from a variety of experienced team members within the wider Architecture practice, to support you in your independent growth journey into the world of Architecture best practice
• Partner with a variety of highly skilled teams to advise and support our clients through their data architecture related challenges

As a Data Architecture Associate Manager, you will:

• Assist client teams in the design and implementation of scalable data solutions using modern technologies, under the guidance of senior team members.
• Help identify gaps and inefficiencies in clients’ existing architecture, working closely with senior colleagues to support analysis and solution development.
• Help shape strategy and roadmaps for improving client AI and Data architectures
• Provide ongoing architectural support for delivery teams, ensuring solutions are technically sound, scalable, and aligned with agreed architecture principles throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Participate in client workshops throughout the project lifecycle, assisting with preparation, documentation, and follow-up actions.
• Communicate with clients to gather requirements and ensure project deliverables align with their needs, with support from senior team members.
• Contribute to architectural thought leadership by sharing ideas on innovation, emerging technologies, and modern data and AI architecture patterns across client and internal forums
• Learn from and collaborate with more experienced colleagues, seeking opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge through mentorship and training.
• Engage with internal networks and special interest groups, participating in discussions and activities to build your professional expertise within Architecture.
• Lead and mentor junior architects, providing guidance on architectural patterns, standards, and best practices while supporting their professional development.
• Drive innovation in data and AI architecture by prototyping new technologies and developing proofs of concept to validate ideas and inform client and internal recommendations.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with client architecture and technology stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor to ensure alignment between client objectives, architectural direction, and delivery outcomes.

We are looking for experience in the following skills :

• A strategic thinker, with an analytical and creative mindset.
• Experience building AI-enabled data architecture
• Commercial experience in one or more major cloud platform(s) (AWS, GCP, Azure), preferably with relevant certifications.
• Competency around AI / Agentic AI
• A background working in software development, data engineering or data science, with a desire to transition into the world of AI and Data Architecture.
• Expertise across key data domains including data modelling, pipelining, governance, and data consumption.
• Working knowledge with the likes of Databricks, Snowflake, Palantir etc
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working in client facing environments and a proven track record in architecting complex data solutions.
• Experience leading technical teams, coordinating across project streams to deliver high-quality Data and AI solution

What’s in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will alsohave an extensive benefits package which includes

• 25 days vacation
• gym subsidy
• private medical insurance
• 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

Closing date for applications is 22/01/27.

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.