Data Architecture Manager

3003 Accenture (UK) Limited Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive basic salary

30 days vacation

Gym subsidy

Private medical insurance

Extra leave for charitable work

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an AI & Data Architecture Manager to lead design and delivery of scalable data and AI solutions. You will drive architecture strategy, shape roadmaps, and mentor teams while collaborating with clients to ensure outcomes align with business goals.

You will work across data platforms, AI technologies, and cloud environments, delivering innovative and governance-driven architectures in a client-facing, hands-on role in a dynamic, global practice.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinking with analytical and creative mindset.
• Experience building AI-enabled data architecture.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and relevant certifications.
• Competency with AI/Agentic solutions.
• Background in software development, data engineering or data science.
• Expertise in data domains including modeling, governance and consumption.
• Familiarity with Databricks, Snowflake and Anthropic.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in client-facing environments and architecting complex data solutions.
• Proven track record leading technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of scalable data solutions using modern technologies.
• Shape strategy and roadmaps to improve client AI and Data architectures.
• Provide architectural support for delivery teams throughout lifecycles.
• Facilitate client workshops and capture requirements for aligned outcomes.
• Drive innovation by prototyping new technologies and PoCs.
• Engage with clients to ensure architecture aligns with business objectives.
• Mentor team members and contribute to internal knowledge networks.

Skills

Strategic thinking

AI-enabled data architecture

Cloud platforms

Agentic AI

Data modeling

Data governance

Databricks

Snowflake

Anthropic

Communication

Client-facing

Team leadership

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

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

About Accenture

We have an exciting opportunity for an AI&Data Architecture Manager to join our AI&Data practice. We deliver scalable, business-critical and end-to-end data, AI and agentic solutions for our clients - from data strategy/governance to Core Engineering, enabling them to transform and work in Cloud and 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 that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 an AI&Data Architecture Manager, you will: Lead teams in the design and implementation of scalable data solutions using modern technologies, under the guidance of senior team members. Identify gaps and inefficiencies in clients’ existing architecture, working closely with senior colleagues to support analysis and solution development. 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. Facilitate client workshops throughout the project lifecycle, assisting with preparation, documentation, and follow-up actions. Engage with clients to gather requirements and ensure project deliverables align with their needs, with support from senior team members. Drive 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. Play an active role in internal networks and special interest groups, participating in discussions and activities to build your professional expertise within Architecture. 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.

Desired Skills

• A strategic thinker, with an analytical and creative mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to stay current with emerging AI and Data trends, technologies, and architecture patterns, and apply them to relevant client opportunities and solutions.
• Experience building AI-enabled data architecture.
• In-depth experience in one or more major cloud platform(s) (AWS, GCP, Azure), preferably with relevant professional level certifications.
• Competency and practical implementation experience with AI / Agentic solutions.
• A background working in software development, data engineering or data science, with an aptitude and motivationto progress towards a specialisationin AI and Data Architecture.
• Expertise across foundational data domains including data modelling, data engineering, data governance, and data consumption.
• Working knowledge with the likes of Databricks, Snowflake, Anthropic 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.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary.
• 30 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.

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