AI-Driven Enterprise Architecture Leader

Accenture; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Manager/Sr. Manager in Enterprise Architecture to guide architecture strategy and client engagements in the United States. You will lead major workstreams, shape roadmaps, and drive AI-enabled transformation across large programs.

You will coach teams, build client relationships, and contribute to proposals while collaborating with Accenture's global network. Travel may be required to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years defining and implementing complex enterprise architectures.
• Minimum 4 years creating roadmaps and developing business cases.
• Minimum 2 years of technology/architecture consulting experience at a consulting firm.
• Minimum 2 years of leading teams, facilitating client workshops, and developing architecture recommendations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate Accenture's role as a trusted advisor to clients, translating business strategy into enterprise architecture decisions that drive measurable value.
• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise architecture strategies, operating models, and roadmaps.
• Lead the creation of architecture blueprints for complex technology environments, incorporating AI and intelligent capabilities as core architectural components.
• Evaluate the technology portfolio and identify opportunities to reuse, replace, or modernize architectural components to drive strategic value.
• Develop a deep understanding of industry dynamics and the impact of technology and AI trends to formulate recommended changes to existing enterprise architectures.
• Identify and define the EA capabilities, roles, and skills that position clients for long‑term architecture maturity in an AI‑enabled environment.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

AI strategy

Roadmap development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Manager/Sr. Manager in Enterprise Architecture to guide architecture strategy and client engagements in the United States. You will lead major workstreams, shape roadmaps, and drive AI-enabled transformation across large programs.

You will coach teams, build client relationships, and contribute to proposals while collaborating with Accenture's global network. Travel may be required to meet client needs.