FinOps AI / ML Engineer Manager

Information Technology Senior Management Forum; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a seasoned cloud architecture and delivery leader to drive agentic AI automation across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. The role focuses on cost governance, reference architectures, and scalable IAM controls, with leadership of cross-functional squads and participation in client workshops.

You will mentor managers and analysts, ensuring production-grade automations, CI/CD integration, and policy-driven compliance. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in cloud engineering, AI automation, or platform architecture.
• Minimum of 3 years leading FinOps automation programs.
• Minimum 1 year experience in agentic AI frameworks (LangGraph, AutoGen, Crew-style patterns) and MCP integration.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Data (or similar field) or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Define reference architectures for agentic AI orchestration across multi-cloud environments.
• Establish frameworks for cost governance controls using IaC guardrails and policy engines.
• Lead squads to implement agentic workflows and CI/CD integrations with automated compliance checks.
• Mentor associate managers, consultants, and analysts on automation best practices.
• Operationalize Responsible AI standards, RBAC, secrets management, and auditability in all workflows.
• Define KPIs for automation coverage and savings; publish dashboards and executive readouts.
• Support proposals, client workshops, and SOW development for agentic FinOps programs.

Skills

Cloud engineering

AI automation

Platform architecture

FinOps automation

Leadership

Agentic AI

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering/IT/Data

Tools

OPA/Rego

Sentinel

Terraform

Bicep/ARM

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

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 skilled solution architect and delivery leader with 8–12 years in cloud engineering, AI automation, or platform architecture who has spent 3–5 years leading FinOps automation programs. You are energized by building agentic AI systems that drive real cost governance outcomes, and you thrive guiding squads to ship production-grade automations across multi-cloud environments.

The Work:

• Define reference architectures for agentic AI orchestration (multi-agent patterns, event-driven workflows) and MCP integration with AWS, Azure, GCP, and enterprise systems
• Establish frameworks for cost governance controls (budget thresholds, tagging, anomaly detection) using OPA/Rego or Sentinel; design IaC guardrails and reusable modules
• Lead squads to implement agentic workflows, IaC modules, and policy libraries; ensure CI/CD integration and automated compliance checks
• Mentor associate managers, consultants, and analysts on automation best practices and FinOps engineering standards
• Operationalize Responsible AI standards (Policy 1010, Standard #7); ensure RBAC, secrets management, and auditability in all agentic workflows
• Define KPIs for automation coverage, policy adherence, and realized savings; publish dashboards and executive readouts
• Support proposals, client workshops, and SOW development 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 8 years of experience in cloud engineering, AI automation, or platform architecture
• Minimum of 3 years leading FinOps automation programs
• Minimum 1 year experience in agentic AI frameworks (LangGraph, AutoGen, Crew-style patterns) and MCP integration
• 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
• You have proficiency in Python/TypeScript; IaC (Terraform/Bicep/ARM); policy-as-code engines (OPA/Rego, Sentinel); CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
• You have additional certifications in Responsible AI or Cloud Architecture
• You have team lead or mentoring experience in a consulting or engineering organization
• 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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