Forward-Deployed Engineering Manager | Client-Facing Leader

Accenture UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Palantir Business Group (APBG) in London seeks a Managing Engineer - Forward Deployed to lead high‑impact client projects. You will manage day‑to‑day relationships, supervise engineers, and architect solutions that unify complex data landscapes and drive smarter decisions.

You will work directly with clients, requiring technical mastery and high EQ to navigate complex environments. The role blends hands-on delivery with leadership, enabling rapid iterations and tangible client impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in data engineering, ETL pipelines, and application development.
• Strong delivery track record leading engineering teams.
• Ability to translate client goals into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end delivery of client projects, including data engineering and frontend work.
• Directly advise clients and translate technical concepts to stakeholders.
• Embed AI workflows into applications using cutting-edge tools.
• Contribute to internal products and share deployment learnings across teams.
• Drive collaboration and show-and-tell culture through reviews and peer learning.

Skills

Python

SQL

TypeScript

REACT

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Job description

Accenture Palantir Business Group (APBG) in London seeks a Managing Engineer - Forward Deployed to lead high‑impact client projects. You will manage day‑to‑day relationships, supervise engineers, and architect solutions that unify complex data landscapes and drive smarter decisions.

You will work directly with clients, requiring technical mastery and high EQ to navigate complex environments. The role blends hands-on delivery with leadership, enabling rapid iterations and tangible client impact.