Retail Solution Architect - Delivery Lead

Accenture; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services company is seeking a Retail Solution Architect to lead enterprise architecture solutions for retail clients across the UK. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in technology delivery, cloud platforms, and stakeholder management. This role offers a competitive salary, 30 days vacation, and private medical insurance with opportunities for travel to client sites.

Benefits

Up to 30 days of vacation

Private medical insurance

3 extra days leave for charitable work

Qualifications

• Proven track record in technology delivery and enterprise architecture.
• Experience with cloud, ERP, and digital platforms.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise architecture solutions for large-scale projects.
• Drive innovative retail strategies using digital technologies.
• Ensure project alignment with business goals.

Skills

Technology delivery leadership

Enterprise architecture

Cloud platforms

ERP systems

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

Certifications in enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF, AWS)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Retail Solution Architect - Delivery Lead

Job Role: Retail Solution Architect

Location: Multiple Locations Available (must be willing to travel to client sites throughout the UK)

Career Level: Level 7 (Manager)

Salary: Competitive, plus benefits.

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, offering strategy, consulting, technology and operations services, and digital capabilities across industries.

Your Role: Retail Enterprise Architect (Manager)

As a Manager specialising in enterprise architecture within the retail and consumer goods sectors, you will:

• Lead and deliver enterprise architecture solutions for complex, large‑scale technology transformation projects for retail and consumer goods clients.
• Drive the design and implementation of innovative retail strategies, leveraging cutting‑edge digital, cloud, and AI technologies.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including consultants, technologists, and industry specialists, to create holistic solutions tailored to client challenges.
• Serve as the technology delivery lead, ensuring alignment with business goals and overseeing the end‑to‑end project lifecycle.
• Provide expertise in areas such as supply chain, omnichannel commerce, customer experience platforms, and smart retail innovations.

We are looking for experience in the following areas:

• A proven track record as a technology delivery lead and enterprise architect within retail and consumer goods industries.
• Experience designing and implementing solutions such as cloud platforms, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems ("SAP or Oracle"), data analytics, point‑of‑sale (POS), payments solutions, and digital platforms (eCommerce, Order Management, CMS).
• A strategic mindset with the ability to identify emerging trends in retail and translate them into actionable opportunities for clients.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent; advanced degrees or certifications in architecture or technology delivery are advantageous.
• Certifications in enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
• Experience implementing technologies such as ERP systems, cloud solutions (Microsoft Azure, AWS or GCP), and retail‑specific platforms.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies in retail, including AI/ML, IoT, and Edge.

What's in it for you

Accenture offers a competitive basic salary, up to 30 days of vacation per year, private medical insurance, and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work. Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver onsite services.

Closing Date for Applications: 26/02/2026. Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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