RIS AI&Data Solution Architect Manager

Accenture; Mumbai City; Remote; INR 3,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Presales Solution Architect to lead end-to-end solution blueprinting, aligning client needs with technology execution across global teams. You will design Gen AI solutions, translate business problems into architecture, and drive stakeholder alignment throughout the deal lifecycle.

You will work across cloud ecosystems and leading tools, with emphasis on analytics, data engineering, and AI model integration in cross-functional contexts.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in SI/application development or maintenance projects.
• Cloud knowledge across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Basic Excel skills (Pivot tables, vlookup).

Responsibilities

• Understand RFP/RF etc. translate Gen AI business needs into technical architecture.
• Define end-to-end application architectures (data ingestion to data consumption, AI models).
• Align technology components with business use cases.
• Prepare ADM effort estimates and validate with SMEs.
• Design staffing models based on onshore/offshore mix.
• Create solution plan decks for sales and delivery alignment.
• Engage in solution and delivery reviews across geographies.

Skills

SI / application development

Cloud platforms

PowerPoint

Excel

APIs / microservices

Python

Gen AI / AI

Education

15 years full-time education

Tools

Informatica

Power BI

Python

LLM models

Job description

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’ll 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.

TBD

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

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