Global Robotics & AI Solutions Lead

Accenture PLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture PLC is seeking a senior robotics and AI expert to lead the development of scalable Physical AI and robotics solutions, spanning AMRs, drones, quadrupedal and humanoid systems, and AI-powered service platforms. You will coordinate with NVIDIA, Boston Dynamics, and Universal Robots, shaping technology roadmaps and go-to-market strategies.

The role includes managing a small Centre of Excellence (3–10 people), collaborating with clients and internal teams, and driving Proof of Concept

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with classical robotics technologies: ROS/ROS2, motion planning, sensor fusion, and simulation environments.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Products, H&PS, Resources, CMT, or related industries.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading technical workstreams (e.g., Solution Architect, Tech Lead, or Integrative Tech Generalist).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading robotics, software, or technology consulting projects within industrial or research environments.
• Bachelor's degree in robotics, computer science or related field or minimum 12 years of work experience (if Associate’s Degree, minimum 6 years).

Responsibilities

• Lead Physical AI/Robotics Centre of Excellence (3–10 people) across PoC, pilot, and production rollout.
• Collaborate with clients and Accenture units to create roadmaps and implement solutions.
• Develop scalable Physical AI architectures with autonomy and VLA integration.
• Drive tech benchmarks, demos, and test setups leveraging foundation models and industry partnerships.
• Travel 25%–100% as required by client needs.

Skills

ROS/ROS2

Motion planning

Sensor fusion

Simulation environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in robotics, computer science or related

Tools

NVIDIA GR00T

OpenVLA

Job description

Accenture PLC is seeking a senior robotics and AI expert to lead the development of scalable Physical AI and robotics solutions, spanning AMRs, drones, quadrupedal and humanoid systems, and AI-powered service platforms. You will coordinate with NVIDIA, Boston Dynamics, and Universal Robots, shaping technology roadmaps and go-to-market strategies.

The role includes managing a small Centre of Excellence (3–10 people), collaborating with clients and internal teams, and driving Proof of Concept