Global GCC Engineering Lead: Scale Platform Delivery

Accenture; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 233,000 - 388,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Global Capability Center Engineering Lead/Principal Director to shape engineering capabilities that enable GCC design and setup, and to drive scalable, future-ready solutions.

You will partner with client opportunities, define engineering strategies, and establish governance to support product and platform delivery, transformation programs, and innovative engineering practices across the enterprise, with travel up to 50% as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in GCC strategy, organization design, operating models, and large-scale transformation including software development and engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, product development, or Industry X transformation, leading cross-functional programs.
• Minimum 2 years of experience building and scaling engineering organizations and global delivery centers within GCC environments.
• Minimum 1 year leveraging AI-enabled engineering tools, intelligent automation, and data-driven insights to improve innovation and delivery outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support client origination, sales, and GCC setup engagements, bringing deep expertise in product and platform engineering, software delivery, and operating models.
• Define engineering strategies, design scalable delivery models, and recommend approaches aligned with target operating models and business objectives.
• Help establish modern engineering practices, delivery frameworks, and governance enabling high-quality, efficient, and scalable operations within the GCC.
• Contribute to enterprise transformation programs at HQ, ensuring engineering capabilities support broader transformation goals and digital innovation.
• Ability to travel up to 50% as required.

Skills

GCC strategy

Organizational design

Operating models

Large-scale transformation

AI-enabled engineering

Tools

DevOps

Automation tools

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Global Capability Center Engineering Lead/Principal Director to shape engineering capabilities that enable GCC design and setup, and to drive scalable, future-ready solutions.

You will partner with client opportunities, define engineering strategies, and establish governance to support product and platform delivery, transformation programs, and innovative engineering practices across the enterprise, with travel up to 50% as required.