Lead Operations Solution Architect, Supply Chain

Accenture; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an Operations Solution Architect Senior Manager, Supply Chain, to design and implement complex, outcomes-driven supply chain solutions for clients in a client-facing role. You will lead conversations at the C-suite level, translate client needs into actionable architectures, and coordinate across talent, processes, technology, and AI capabilities.

You will manage multi-team efforts across planning, fulfillment, logistics, and data management, ensuring solutions align with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Solution Architect, Business Consultant, or similar role within supply chain, operations, or managed services.
• 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain As-a-Service or supply chain managed services.
• 2+ years in business development, sales strategy, and/or proposal development roles.
• 2+ years in outsourcing, solution planning, and deal shaping.
• 1+ year with leading supply chain technology platforms including SAP S/4HANA/IBP, Blue Yonder, o9 Solutions, Oracle SCM Cloud.
• 1+ year with AI tools such as Claude, Gemini, GPT, or Copilot in day-to-day work.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end solutions for large-scale managed services deals, focusing on planning, forecasting, and fulfillment.
• Lead client discovery sessions, build confidence with senior buyers by showing deep domain knowledge.
• Orchestrate Accenture assets to design commercially viable and technically sound solutions.
• Manage industry group and client relationships for designated solutions.
• Drive sign-off with input from industry groups, budgets, and objectives.
• Direct and coordinate with sales, SMEs, and delivery teams during sales and handover.
• Collaborate with legal/regulatory teams to ensure contractual compliance.
• Develop cost model estimates with delivery and pricing teams.
• Align SOWs, schedules, and terms with final conditions and transitions.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Sales strategy

Outsourcing & deal shaping

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience

Tools

SAP S/4HANA/IBP

Blue Yonder

o9 Solutions

Oracle SCM Cloud

Claude

Gemini

GPT

Copilot

Job description

Accenture is seeking an Operations Solution Architect Senior Manager, Supply Chain, to design and implement complex, outcomes-driven supply chain solutions for clients in a client-facing role. You will lead conversations at the C-suite level, translate client needs into actionable architectures, and coordinate across talent, processes, technology, and AI capabilities.

You will manage multi-team efforts across planning, fulfillment, logistics, and data management, ensuring solutions align with