Technology Architecture Manager - Commerce

Accenture UK & Ireland; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technology Architecture Manager to lead the design and optimization of Commerce Data Platforms. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of customer data systems, enhancing personalized engagement. With a focus on strategic architecture and technology evaluation, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative solutions that drive business success. Join a forward-thinking organization that values flexibility, offers competitive rewards, and fosters a supportive work environment where your expertise will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Up to 30 days of leave

Family-friendly work policies

Attractive pension plan

Private healthcare

Mental Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Career Development

Generous Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in designing commerce architecture with a focus on B2C or B2B models.
• Strong understanding of composable commerce principles and omnichannel strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead technical strategy for Commerce solutions aligning with client objectives.
• Collaborate with clients to gather data requirements and translate them into designs.

Skills

Commerce Architecture Design

B2C/B2B Commerce Models

Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Adobe Commerce Cloud

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Commercetools

SAP Commerce Cloud

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Job Title: Technology Architecture Manager - Commerce
Location: London, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Birmingham
Career Level: Manager(L7)
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

As a Technology Architecture Manager, Commerce, you will:

Be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising Commerce Data Platforms that consolidate and activate customer data across multiple sources. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams—spanning marketing, IT, and analytics—to ensure that the CDP integrates seamlessly with existing systems and drives actionable insights for personalised customer engagement.

Responsibilities Include:

• Strategic Architecture: Define and lead the technical strategy for Commerce solutions that align with client business objectives.
• Client Engagement: Collaborate with clients to gather data requirements and translate them into robust technical designs.
• Solution Design & Implementation: Architect and oversee the design of product catalogue (Search, Filter, Brows), Shopping Cart & Checkout, Payment Integration, Order Management, user Authentication & Authorization, Reviews and Ratings, Notifications, etc.
• Integration & Collaboration: Work closely with CMS, MarTech and Enterprise architecture teams to create a well-suited architectural landscape for client business and define technical dependencies.
• Technology Evaluation: Assess and recommend technologies, tools, and vendors that best meet the client's needs.
• Workshops & Documentation: Lead solution design workshops and deliver comprehensive architectural documentation and client presentations.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on emerging trends in commerce, storefront, and data analytics and integrate best practices into your solutions.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in designing commerce architecture, engineering, or related roles with a focus on B2C or B2B commerce models.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing major Commerce solutions such as Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Commercetools, Adobe Commerce Cloud, SAP Commerce Cloud, etc.
• Strong understanding of composable commerce principles, Omnichannel Commerce, Personalization & Unified shopping experience.
• Knowledge of cloud offerings to drive commerce migration projects and recommend best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Bonus Points:

• Relevant Commerce certifications (Salesforce, Commercetools, Adobe, SAP).
• Knowledge of Commerce interactions and integrations across domains such as Service, OMS, ERP/Fulfillment, Fraud, Payment, Tax, Loyalty, Subscriptions, etc.
• Ability to recommend best practices for designing the Commerce solution, including steps for optimized site performance.
• Knowledge of AI and machine learning applications in commerce.
• Experience in a consulting or digital agency environment is a plus.

What’s in it for you:

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

• Up to 30 days of leave plus 3 volunteering days annually.
• Family-friendly and flexible work policies.
• Attractive pension plan with financial wellbeing support.
• Private healthcare and Mental Wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Career Development, and Counselling.
• Generous Parental Leave offerings.

Flexibility and mobility are required for onsite client work, with support for your work/life balance. Some in-person collaboration is expected to foster learning and rapport.

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industries: IT Services and Consulting