Supply Chain and Engineering– Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Go-To-Market, Senior Manager / Associate Director

1000 Accenture LLP Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Software Defined Vehicle Go-to-Market Senior Manager/Associate Director in Austin. You will shape SDV solution architectures, support complex sales pursuits, and lead delivery execution across SDV engagements.

You will coordinate teams across digital engineering, software, cloud, and data to ensure successful outcomes. The role demands extensive experience in SDV, embedded software, and cloud-native architectures, with a track record of delivering multi-year client

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in consulting, engineering, or industry roles across automotive, mobility, or complex product environments.
• 8+ years of experience in solution shaping and delivery leadership, including participation in large, complex sales pursuits and ownership of delivery outcomes.
• 5+ years of experience working with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, or mobility ecosystem players, either as a consultant or in industry.
• Strong domain knowledge in SDV and digital engineering, including Embedded software and vehicle platforms, E/E or zonal architectures, OTA and software lifecycle management, Cloud-native and edge architectures.

Responsibilities

• Shape SDV solution architectures and delivery models for client pursuits.
• Act as solution and delivery lead for SDV engagements, overseeing multiple workstreams.
• Translate client objectives into end-to-end SDV solutions spanning software platforms, embedded systems, cloud, data and AI.
• Lead multi-disciplinary delivery teams to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
• Advise client stakeholders across engineering, software, IT and digital leaders.

Skills

SDV expertise

Delivery leadership

Solution shaping

Embedded software

Cloud architectures

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or related field

Tools

Cloud platforms

DevSecOps tools

Job description

WHO WE ARE

We are Accenture Supply Chain and Engineering Reinvention Engine. We embed innovation, intelligence, and sustainability into the way the world designs, engineers, manufactures, and operates products.

We enable engineering and manufacturing clients to reinvent engineering and manufacturing through digital technologies.

THE PRACTICE

This role aligns with Supply Chain and Engineering’s Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) and Digital Engineering practice, working closely with Go-To-Market, offering, and delivery teams. The practice brings together deep engineering, embedded software, platform, cloud, and industry expertise to support clients across the full SDV lifecycle—from strategy and architecture through delivery, industrialization, and operationalization.

THE WORK

As a Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Go-to-Market Senior Manager / Associate Director, you will play a critical role in shaping client solutions, supporting complex sales pursuits, and leading delivery execution across SDV engagements. This role sits at the intersection of solution architecture, client engagement, and delivery leadership, with accountability for ensuring solutions are feasible, differentiated, and successfully executed.

Key responsibilities

• Support sales pursuits and go-to-market motions by shaping SDV solution architectures, estimates, delivery models, and value propositions in partnership with account and GTM leads
• Act as a solution and delivery lead for SDV engagements, owning technical and functional outcomes across one or more workstreams
• Translate client business and engineering objectives into end-to-end SDV solutions, spanning vehicle software platforms, embedded systems, E/E architectures, cloud, data, and AI
• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary delivery teams across digital engineering, software, cloud, and data to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery
• Serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, including engineering, software, IT, and digital leaders, throughout solution design and delivery
• Contribute to the development and refinement of repeatable SDV offerings, accelerators, and assets, incorporating delivery learnings and client feedback
• Support client workshops, discovery sessions, POVs, demos, and POCs, helping clients evaluate SDV architectures and delivery approaches
• Partner closely with offering, architecture, and capability leads to ensure solutions align with Accenture’s standards, delivery models, and scalability requirements
• Provide oversight on delivery quality, risks, dependencies, and commercial guardrails across SDV programs

Travel

Travel may be required (0–75%) depending on business and client needs

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• 12+ years of experience in consulting, engineering, or industry roles across automotive, mobility, or complex product environments
• 8+ years of experience in solution shaping and delivery leadership, including participation in large, complex sales pursuits and ownership of delivery outcomes
• 8+ years experience of
• Strong domain knowledge in Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) and digital engineering, including experience in areas such as:
• Embedded software and vehicle platforms
• E/E or zonal architectures
• OTA and software lifecycle management
• Cloud-native and edge architectures
• 5+ years of Experience working with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, or mobility ecosystem players, either as a consultant or in industry

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE

• Hands‑on experience delivering end‑to‑end SDV or digital engineering programs, from design through industrialization
• Exposure to ALM–PLM convergence, DevSecOps, validation & verification, or vehicle software toolchains
• Experience with cloud, data, AI, systems integration, or managed services in large‑scale engineering environments
• Track record supporting or leading multi‑million‑dollar pursuits and complex, multi‑year client engagements
• Strong executive communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to bridge sales, architecture, and delivery, ensuring solutions are executable and value‑driven

Bachelor’s degree required; engineering, computer science, or technical degree preferred

Compensation

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 11/14/2026.

Annual Salary Range

California $132,500 to $271,000

Colorado $132,500 to $234,100

Connecticut $132,500 to $234,100

District of Columbia $141,100 to $249,300

Illinois $122,700 to $234,100

Maine $112,900 to $199,500

Maryland $132,500 to $234,100

Massachusetts $132,500 to $249,300

Minnesota $132,500 to $234,100

New York $122,700 to $271,000

New Jersey $141,100 to $271,000

Ohio $122,700 to $216,800

Virginia $122,700 to $249,300

Washington $141,100 to $249,300

Benefits

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.

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