Forward-Deployed Data Engineering Senior Manager

Accenture PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Decho (part of Accenture) is seeking a Data Engineering Senior Manager to lead Forward Deployed/ Data Engineering initiatives in London. You will own client engagements, architect data solutions, and drive sustainable transformation with a team of engineers.

You will collaborate directly with clients, apply Palantir tooling where needed, and deliver high-impact outcomes while navigating complex environments with strong leadership and EQ.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strategic thinking and client relationship alignment with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to decompose complex use cases and architect scalable data solutions.
• Fluency in Python, SQL, TypeScript and/or REACT and understanding of ETL/data engineering.
• Familiarity with Palantir Foundry or Gotham is preferred with willingness to learn.
• High EQ and curiosity enabling proactive client engagement and collaboration.
• Clear, impact-focused communication to convey solutions to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own client problem discovery and business analysis.
• Lead deployment teams across data engineering tasks and client demos.
• Translate technical language for stakeholders and guide decision making.
• Embed AI workflows into applications using available tools.
• Contribute to internal innovation via APBG/Decho Labs projects.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing within the APBG/Decho community.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Problem solvers

Python

SQL

TypeScript/REACT

Palantir familiarity

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Palantir Gotham

Job description

Decho (part of Accenture) is seeking a Data Engineering Senior Manager to lead Forward Deployed/ Data Engineering initiatives in London. You will own client engagements, architect data solutions, and drive sustainable transformation with a team of engineers.

You will collaborate directly with clients, apply Palantir tooling where needed, and deliver high-impact outcomes while navigating complex environments with strong leadership and EQ.