RIS AI&Data Solution Architect Manager

Accenture; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Presales Solution Architect in India to lead the development of end-to-end solutions and bridge client vision with technology execution. You will engage with global teams to design AI solutions and contribute to proposals.

The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of IT experience and proficiency in cloud ecosystems, Microsoft Excel, and strong stakeholder management skills.

Exceptional communication ability is essential for this role which requires aligning technology components with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of relevant IT industry experience.
• Strong experience in solution architecture for applications.
• Good proficiency in technical documentation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into technical architecture.
• Define application architecture diagrams.
• Align technology with business use cases.
• Prepare ADM effort estimates.
• Design staffing models and engage in solution reviews.

Skills

SI/application development

Cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder management

APIs/microservices knowledge

PowerPoint skills

Education

15 years of full-time education

Tools

Power BI

Python

Job description

Overview

SUMMARY: As a Presales Solution Architect, you will lead the end-to-end solution blueprint and roadmap, acting as the bridge between client vision and technology execution. You will be instrumental in translating business problems into technology solutions and having stakeholder alignment throughout the deal lifecycle. In this role, you’ll gain experience in designing Gen AI solutions, working across global delivery and sales teams. You will work cross clouds, cross industry cross geography giving depth and breadth of exposure. You will also deepen your expertise in in emerging technologies like Gen AI preparing you for the future.

Roles Responsibilities

• Understand RFP/RFs and translate the Gen AI business needs into technical architecture (data engineering, data visualization, AI, Gen AI).
• Define end-to-end application architectures diagrams (data ingestion to data consumption, AI models, LLMs).
• Align technology components (e.g. Informatica, Power BI, Python, LLM models, APIs) with business use cases.
• Prepare detailed ADM effort estimates and get them validated with capability SMEs.
• Design optimal staffing models based on onshore/offshore mix and pyramid structure.
• Build solution plan power point decks for use in sales and delivery alignment.
• Engage in solution and delivery reviews with leadership across geographies.
• Act as the strategic link between sales and delivery teams.
• Contribute to client-facing proposals, SOWs, and contracting documents.
• Present and defend your solution in internal and external forums.
• Seamlessly transition the solution to the delivery team post-deal closure.

Professional Technical Skills

• Must To Have Skills:
• Must Have: Strong experience in SI/application development or application maintenance projects
• Working knowledge of cloud ecosystems Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, filters, vlookup etc.).
• Data/AI prior experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Good to Have: Good PowerPoint skills for leadership storytelling.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional and global environments.
• Working knowledge of APIs/microservices, front end/back-end technologies, awareness about tools like ChatGPT

Additional Information

• Experience: Minimum 12 years of relevant IT industry experience.
• Location: Pan-India (open to various locations).
• Education: 15 years of full-time education required.

Qualification

TBD