Enterprise Commerce Architect - Senior Manager

Accenture UK & Ireland; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for the Enterprise Commerce Architect role. This position involves designing and optimizing enterprise-scale commerce solutions to enhance customer experiences across various channels. You will collaborate with diverse teams and lead technical strategies that align with client objectives. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge commerce platforms and drive significant business value through innovative solutions. Join a dynamic environment that values flexibility, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Benefits

30 days of leave plus 3 volunteering days

Flexible work policies

Attractive pension plan

Private healthcare

Mental wellbeing support

Employee Assistance

Career development benefits

Parental leave benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in commerce architecture focusing on B2C or B2B models.
• Proven track record with major commerce platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-scale commerce solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integration.

Skills

Commerce Architecture

Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Commercetools

API Development

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Relevant Commerce Certifications

Tools

Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Commercetools

Adobe Commerce

SAP Commerce Cloud

Job description

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Job Title:

Enterprise Commerce Architect – Senior Manager

Location:

London, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Birmingham

Career Level:

Senior Manager (L6)

We Are:

Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise, we help our clients operate at the speed of life through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology and intelligence. Visit us at: https://www.accenture.com/gb-en/about/accenture-song-index

Role Overview:

As an Enterprise Commerce Architect at the Senior Manager level, you will:

• Design, implement, and optimize enterprise-scale commerce solutions that deliver seamless, omnichannel customer experiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, technology leads, and UX designers.
• Ensure integration of commerce architecture with existing systems to deliver measurable business value.

Responsibilities Include:

1. Business Focus: Collaborate with executive leadership to align commerce strategy with revenue growth and market competitiveness.
2. Strategic Commerce Architecture: Define and lead technical strategies for omnichannel commerce solutions aligned with client objectives.
3. Client Engagement: Understand client requirements and translate them into robust technical designs covering product catalogues, checkout flows, payment integrations, and order management.
4. Solution Design & Implementation: Architect and oversee headless storefronts, microservices, and API integrations for marketing, sales, and fulfillment.
5. Integration & Collaboration: Partner with CMS, MarTech, and enterprise architecture teams for end-to-end solutions involving OMS, ERP, CRM, and CDP integrations.
6. Technology Evaluation: Assess and recommend commerce platforms like Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Commercetools, Adobe Commerce, SAP Commerce Cloud based on client needs.
7. Workshops & Documentation: Lead solution design workshops and produce architectural documentation and client presentations.
8. Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Manage teams, mentor junior architects, and engage stakeholders for solution buy-in.
9. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on emerging trends and integrate best practices into client solutions.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience in commerce architecture, engineering, or related roles, focusing on B2C or B2B models.
• Proven track record with major commerce platforms such as Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Commercetools, Adobe Commerce, SAP Commerce Cloud.
• Strong understanding of composable commerce, headless architectures, and API-first development.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) for commerce migration projects.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead diverse teams in delivering large projects on time and within budget.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant commerce certifications (e.g., Salesforce B2C Commerce Architect, Commercetools Certified Solution Architect, etc.).
• Experience with AI-driven personalization, search, and machine learning in commerce.
• Background in consulting or digital agency environments.

Benefits:

Our Total Rewards include competitive salary, annual bonus, equity options, and health & wellbeing benefits such as:

• 30 days of leave plus 3 volunteering days annually.
• Flexible work policies.
• Attractive pension plan and financial wellbeing support.
• Private healthcare and mental wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance, career development, and parental leave benefits.

Flexibility and mobility are required, including onsite client visits. We support work/life balance and encourage diversity and inclusion.