Operations Solution Architect Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Accenture PLC

United States

Remote

USD 123,000 - 338,000

Full time

41 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an Operations Solution Architect Senior Manager, Supply Chain to design and implement complex, outcomes‑driven solutions for clients. You will lead conversations at the C‑suite level, translate client challenges into deliverable architectures, and orchestrate Accenture's assets—talent, processes, technology, and AI capabilities—to create commercially viable and executable solutions.

You will collaborate with industry groups, manage relationships, and drive risk, budget, and

Qualifications

8+ years of experience as a Solution Architect, Business Consultant, or similar in supply chain or managed services.
2+ years in Supply Chain As‑a‑Service or managed services.
2+ years in business development, sales strategy or proposal development.
2+ years in outsourcing, solution planning and deal shaping.
1+ year with SAP, Blue Yonder, o9 Solutions or Oracle SCM Cloud.
1+ year with AI tools (Claude, Gemini, GPT, Copilot) in day‑to‑day work.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
Knowledge of source‑to‑pay, procurement, and related processes; strong Excel/PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

Architect end‑to‑end solutions for large‑scale managed services deals, focusing on planning, forecasting, and fulfillment.
Lead client discovery sessions; translate business challenges into deliverable solutions.
Orchestrate Accenture assets—talent, processes, technology, AI—to design commercially viable solutions.
Manage industry group and client relationships, securing senior buyer engagement.
Drive sign‑offs with input from industry and verticals on objectives, context, risk, budget, preferences.
Coordinate with sales, SMEs, and delivery teams throughout the deal lifecycle.
Collaborate with legal and regulatory teams to ensure contractual adherence.
Provide input to T&Cs and be accountable for contractual terms when needed.
Develop cost models with delivery and pricing teams to cover defined scope.
Align solution architecture, SOW, and schedules with final terms and conditions.
Identify leadership contacts for transition and handover post‑closure.
Apply AI/agentic tools to embed intelligent automation and AI‑assisted workflows.
Stay current on industry trends and deliver market‑leading perspectives in supply chain services.
Travel 0–100% as required by business needs.

Skills

Solution architecture

Supply chain expertise

AI tools proficiency

Client relationship management

Excel

PowerPoint

Negotiation

Sales strategy

Proposal development

Outsourcing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA or equivalent (bonus)

Tools

SAP (S/4HANA, IBP)

Blue Yonder

o9 Solutions

Oracle SCM Cloud

Claude

Gemini

GPT

Copilot

Job description

We Are: Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services, creating tangible value at speed and scale.

We are a talent and innovation led company with 750,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. As a leader in Intelligent Operations, we help clients reimagine and transform their supply chains, making them faster, more resilient, and more sustainable. Our Operations practice brings together deep domain expertise, advanced analytics, AI-powered tools, and a global delivery network to help clients move from reactive operations to predictive, outcomes-driven enterprises. We don't just design solutions, we build and run them alongside our clients, driving measurable impact across every stage of the supply chain.

You Are:

Accenture is seeking an Operations Solution Architect Senior Manager, Supply Chain to play a pivotal role in designing and implementing complex, outcomes-driven solutions for our clients. You are a seasoned supply chain professional who combines deep functional expertise with sharp commercial instincts and the ability to build trusted relationships at the senior client level. You thrive in a client-facing environment, are comfortable leading conversations at the C‑suite level, and have the credibility to position yourself as a subject matter advisor. You know how to listen, ask the right questions, and translate what a client is telling you into a solution that draws on the best of what Accenture has to offer, including its people, processes, technology, and AI capabilities. You operate as a single point of contact, or as part of a team on larger deals, accountable from Stage 1 through deal closure and transition to the delivery organization.

The Work:

Architect end-to-end solutions for large-scale managed services deals, with a focus on planning and forecasting, materials planning, sales and operations planning, order management and fulfillment, logistics coordination, inventory analysis, warranty and aftersales services, reverse logistics, and master data management
Lead client discovery and requirements-gathering sessions, building confidence with senior buyers by demonstrating deep domain knowledge and an ability to connect their business challenges to concrete, deliverable solutions
Orchestrate Accenture's full range of assets, including talent, processes, technology platforms, and AI and agentic tools, to design solutions that are commercially viable, operationally sound, and aligned to the client's desired business outcomes
Manage all industry group and vertical relationships, senior client buyer interactions, and functional owner engagements for the designated solution
Drive the necessary sign-off of the solution with proper input from industry groups and verticals on client business objectives, industry context, risk assessment, budget, and preferences
Manage the sales team and Subject Matter Experts required during the sales process, and coordinate communication and collaboration with the delivery organization
Direct and coordinate with legal, commercial and regulatory teams to ensure all solution components adhere to standards and contractual requirements
Collaborate with industry groups and verticals to provide input to Terms and Conditions, and in some cases be accountable for specific contractual terms
Develop cost model estimates working with delivery organizations and the pricing and commercial team to deliver the defined scope of services
Align the final solution architecture, including statement of work, schedules, and other contractual documents, with final terms and conditions
Identify leadership contacts for service transition and operations, and ensure appropriate solution plan handover for closed deals
Apply knowledge of AI and agentic tools to identify where intelligent automation, AI-assisted workflows, and autonomous process agents can be embedded within client solutions to drive efficiency and outcomes
Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving best practices in supply chain managed services, bringing market-leading perspectives to every client engagement
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 as a Solution Architect, Business Consultant, or similar role within supply chain, operations, or managed services, with hands‑on knowledge across planning, fulfillment, logistics, and aftersales services
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Supply Chain As‑a‑Service or supply chain managed services
Minimum of 2 years of experience in business development, sales strategy, and/or proposal development roles
Minimum of 2 years of experience with outsourcing, solution planning, and deal shaping
Minimum of 1 year and working knowledge of leading supply chain technology platforms, including but not limited to SAP (S/4HANA, IBP), Blue Yonder, o9 Solutions, and Oracle SCM Cloud
Minimum of 1 year and demonstrated proficiency in working with AI tools such as Claude, Gemini, GPT, or Copilot as part of day‑to‑day work, and an understanding of how AI and agentic solutions can be applied within supply chain operating models
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
Bonus Points: Advanced degree such as an MBA or equivalent
Knowledge of source‑to‑pay functions including strategic sourcing, category management, procure‑to‑pay, tail spend management, and accounts payable, as a complement to supply chain expertise
Experience with Negotiate to Close and Win Strategy Development, Value Proposition Development and Business Case Development, Solution Configuration and Solution Planning for Outsourcing Methodology, Pricing Strategy and Execution Service Transition and Solution Realization methodology
Understanding of automation and agentic AI trends in the supply chain and operations marketplace
Strong analytical skills with advanced expertise in Excel and PowerPoint

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 12/31/2026.

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.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent‑and innovation‑led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

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