AI-Driven Telecom & Media Transformation Lead

Accenture; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a dynamic Network Transformation professional to guide network lifecycle initiatives across design, build, and operate phases. You will drive AI-enabled design and autonomous operations, while engaging CTOs and engineers to craft roadmaps and investment cases.

With 5+ years in the Communications & Media space, you will work across fiber, wireless, and cable networks, leveraging OSS capabilities to modernize systems and deliver measurable value. Travel up to 80% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Lead network lifecycle design, build, and operate initiatives to achieve outcomes and capital efficiency.
• Apply multi-domain access expertise across fiber/wireline, wireless (4G/5G, RAN/ORAN) and cable networks.
• Incorporate OSS capabilities (inventory, provisioning, activation, service assurance) into transformation programs.
• Leverage AI, GenAI, and automation to enable intelligent design, deployment, and autonomous operations.
• Engage network stakeholders (CTO, Network Operations, Planning, Engineering) to build roadmaps and investment cases.
• Support origination and delivery, helping stand up teams and assets to deliver value quickly.
• Develop and translate strategies into actionable roadmaps for deployment and OSS/BSS modernization.
• Build trusted client relationships and position Accenture as reinvention partner for networks.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% with client engagements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Accenture is seeking a dynamic Network Transformation professional to guide network lifecycle initiatives across design, build, and operate phases. You will drive AI-enabled design and autonomous operations, while engaging CTOs and engineers to craft roadmaps and investment cases.

With 5+ years in the Communications & Media space, you will work across fiber, wireless, and cable networks, leveraging OSS capabilities to modernize systems and deliver measurable value. Travel up to 80% is required.