FinOps AI / ML Engineer Assoc Director

Information Technology Senior Management Forum; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 151,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture's Cloud Advisory practice seeks a senior technology leader to drive FinOps automation at scale across multi-cloud programs. You will define agentic AI architectures, policy-as-code, and IaC guardrails while leading delivery squads and ensuring secure, compliant data sourcing for global clients.

You will collaborate with finance, security, and procurement leaders to publish dashboards and create scalable reference architectures, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in cloud/platform engineering, data/AI, or SRE.
• 5+ years driving FinOps automation at scale.
• 4+ years leading multi-workstream, multi-cloud programs at enterprise level.
• 1 year in Agentic AI frameworks, MCP integration, and Python/TypeScript/Go.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT or equivalent (12y) or 6y with Associate.

Responsibilities

• Define target architecture for agentic AI in FinOps and integration blueprint for MCP-enabled tools.
• Establish policy-as-code model and IaC guardrails across environments.
• Stand up reusable agentic components and publish SDKs/templates for delivery squads.
• Lead squads to implement policy-as-code controls and IaC modules for optimization and forecasting across multi-cloud portfolios.
• Operationalize AI standards and ensure compliant data sourcing and tooling.
• Embed security and access controls in agentic workflows and IaC, align with cloud security controls.
• Define KPIs and telemetry; publish executive dashboards for finance and product leaders.
• Contribute to offering assets, shape SOWs and solution architectures for agentic-enabled FinOps.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Data/AI

SRE

FinOps automation

Agentic AI

Python

TypeScript

Go

Multi-cloud programs

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (12y exp)

Tools

Terraform

ARM

Bicep

OPA/Rego

Job description

We Are:

Accenture's Cloud Advisory practice is a market leader in helping global enterprises achieve measurable financial and operational value from their cloud investments. Our FinOps and Cloud Economics teams combine rigorous financial governance with automation, AI, and deep technical expertise to drive sustained savings and speed-to-value across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. We are a collaborative team of architects, engineers, financial analysts, and delivery experts who partner with world-class clients to transform how they manage, optimize, and govern cloud spend.

You Are:

A senior technology leader with extensive experience in cloud/platform engineering, data/AI, or SRE who has spent years driving FinOps automation at scale. You have proven experience leading multi-workstream, multi-cloud programs and can translate complex agentic AI architectures into tangible, executive-level business value for global enterprise clients.

The Work:

• Define the target architecture for agentic AI in FinOps (single- and multi-agent designs; event-driven agents; broker/coordination patterns) and the integration blueprint for MCP-enabled tools, clouds, and enterprise systems
• Establish the reference model for policy-as-code (cost, budget, commitment, tagging, anomaly response) and IaC guardrails (Terraform/ARM/Bicep) to enforce FinOps standards across environments
• Stand up reusable agentic components and pipelines (data ingestion, normalization, decisioning, action orchestration), and publish SDKs/templates so delivery squads can snap-in FinOps automations
• Lead squads (Managers/Consultants) to implement policy-as-code controls and IaC modules for optimization, allocation/showback/chargeback, and forecasting desks—scaling across multi-cloud client portfolios
• Operationalize Accenture Agentic AI standards and registration/monitoring requirements (Policy 1010 and Standard #7) for client solutions; ensure compliant data sourcing and use of approved enterprise AI tooling
• Embed security and access controls (RBAC, secrets, auditability) in agentic workflows and IaC; align with cloud security controls as applicable
• Define KPIs and telemetry for realized savings, forecast accuracy, allocation coverage, and policy adherence; publish executive dashboards and readouts for finance and product leaders
• Contribute to offering assets and sales pursuits; shape SOWs and solution architectures for agentic-enabled FinOps programs

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here’s What You Need:

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in cloud/platform engineering, data/AI, or SRE
• Minimum of 5 years of experience driving FinOps automation at scale
• Minimum of 4 years of experience leading multi-workstream, multi-cloud programs at the enterprise level
• Minimum 1 year experience in Agentic AI frameworks (e.g., LangGraph/AutoGen/Crew-style patterns), MCP integration, and Python/TypeScript/Go
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Data (or similar field) or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

Bonus Points If:

• You hold a FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP) credential or CSP cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• You have proficiency in IaC (Terraform/Bicep/ARM) and policy-as-code engines (OPA/Rego, Sentinel)
• You have Executive storytelling capabilities; skilled at building value cases and aligning stakeholders across engineering, finance, security, and procurement
• You have additional coursework or certifications in Responsible AI or Cloud Architecture
• You have team lead experience in a global consulting or professional services firm
• You have external client-facing consulting experience at the C-suite or executive level
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Data (or similar field)

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 08/31/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

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