Accenture UK & Ireland

Level: Associate Manager Locations: London, Bristol or Manchester Salary: Competitive salary and package (Depending on level of experience) 'Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and DV security clearance which typically requires 10 years continuous UK address history usually including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK and declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationalism at the point of application Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognised worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us. - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO Job Title: Data Architect Level: Associate Manager Locations: London, Bristol or Manchester Salary: Competitive salary and package (Depending on level of experience) Key responsibilities of the role are summarised below: Define the architecture for high profile, public facing, government, and private sector projects, including providing architectural and technical leadership Define data strategy, data migration approach, data integration approach, data models and data design for any given client Investigate and thoroughly understand the current live applications and systems at any given client site Ensure that the scope, context and constraints are documented and accepted Define and document strategies, standards and guidelines to direct the build and deployment of systems Ensure that agreed upon architectural principles and standards are applied to the finished system or product Define a strategic Data Model across the enterprise and products Propose technical solutions for storing data in distributed systems Create a model that works for small micro-services as well as big-data storage solutions in line with national infrastructure standards and frameworks Govern and support technical delivery of those solutions Line manage, mentor, train and develop others Qualifications: You will have a strong architecture and software engineering background, have led teams of engineers or other architects and be able to contribute to our internal data strategy and thought leadership In addition you will have: Experience with defining data strategy, data migration approach, data integration approach Experience being a hands on data architect (only when needed with programme languages Java, Scala and Python) Experience with Big Data technologies Experience with Microsoft Azure and services Experience with both open source and vendor data platforms. Experience with data architecture, architectural concepts, methodologies and approaches. Experience with microservices architecture Experience of designing for both structured and unstructured data An understanding of non-functional drivers for design Experience with data modelling Strong background in Java and REST Services - ability to design solutions as well as review code As a technology consultancy, we look for people who can deliver both exceptional technical solutions and work as true partners to the organisations we support. To do this you must be able to: Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, demonstrated through: Effectively explain complex technical solutions to a non-technical audience Writing meaningfully to deliver clear information, and guidance Giving impactful presentations, articulating clearly key points Demonstrate critical thinking by: Analysing and evaluating information Using information gathered to present solutions and reach decisions Displaying familiarity and comfort with a breadth of technologies (appropriate to the level of the role) and an appreciation of how they can be combined and applied to solve customer problems Work in partnership with others to: Effectively manage both internal and external stakeholders to ensure synergy Collaborate meaningfully with all parties to ensure outcomes are reached effectively Whilst having experience in a consultancy is beneficial, demonstrable experience in working with clients/external partners in other settings will always be considered. What's In It For You At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

Accenture UK & Ireland is seeking a Data Architect at Associate Manager level in London, Bristol or Manchester. Define architecture for high-profile projects, lead data strategy, migration, integration, and data models across clients, with both government and private sector work. You'll supervise teams, mentor others, ensure architectural principles, and design solutions across microservices, big data, and Azure platforms, combining open source and vendor data technologies.

Accenture Song seeks a Lead AI Solution Architect (Customer) to own end-to-end data and AI solution delivery, spanning machine learning products, generative AI, and agentic AI. You will define target architecture, provide technical leadership, and drive live service and continuous improvement across customer engagements. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, make critical technology choices, manage risks, and ensure security, scalability, and business value alignment with client objectives.

Job Role: Lead AI Solution Architect (Customer) Team: Song AI & Data - AI & Modelling Craft, UK&I Location: London / Manchester Career Level: Manager (L7) We Are Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise, we help our clients operate efficiently and sustainably through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology and intelligence. Visit us at: The Team Within Accenture Song sits AI & Data, the practice that builds the data-led intelligence behind the customer work. Song AI & Data helps organisations unlock value from data, analytics and AI by creating more relevant, personalised and effective customer experiences. Our expertise spans customer insight, data strategy and platforms, advanced analytics, performance optimisation, and AI (including generative AI and agentic AI) transformation. You will join the Song AI & Data UK practice, within the AI & Modelling Craft: a community of data scientists, AI engineers, modellers and solution architects focused on applying AI, machine learning and advanced analytics to solve customer and growth challenges. Our teams work across the full lifecycle, from identifying opportunities and designing solutions through to building, deploying and operating AI products that deliver measurable business value. The Role As a Lead AI Solution Architect, you will own the end-to-end delivery of customer-focused data and AI solutions, spanning machine learning products, generative AI solutions and agentic AI systems. You will define the target architecture, provide technical leadership to the teams that build it, and see solutions through to live service and continuous improvement. This could include designing an AI-powered customer service capability that reduces handling times and improves resolution rates, building a personalisation engine that recommends the next best action for customers across digital channels, or creating an agentic marketing solution that automates campaign planning, execution and optimisation. As the technical lead, you will guide multidisciplinary delivery teams, make key technology and design decisions, manage technical risks, and ensure the solution is secure, scalable and aligned to client objectives. You will work closely with product owners, designers, engineers and business stakeholders to turn ideas into production-ready solutions. You'll also be expected to translate technical concepts into business outcomes. Working with customer experience, marketing and service leaders, you'll help them understand how AI solutions can improve customer satisfaction, increase revenue, reduce cost to serve and deliver measurable business value. What makes this role unique is the opportunity to apply AI directly to customer growth, marketing, commerce and service challenges, helping some of the world's leading organisations create more relevant and valuable customer experiences. What You Will Do Design end-to-end architectures for AI, generative AI and advanced analytics solutions across the customer lifecycle, spanning marketing, commerce, product, sales and customer service. Define the technical architecture for customer-focused AI solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure, resilient and aligned to business objectives. Lead the design of AI platforms and applications, integrating machine learning, generative AI and agentic AI capabilities with enterprise systems such as CRM, CDP, CMS, DAM and cloud data platforms. Make key architectural decisions covering technology selection, integration patterns, build-versus-buy approaches, security, governance, performance and operational support. Lead multidisciplinary delivery teams of engineers, data scientists and AI specialists, providing technical direction from initial concept through to production deployment and optimisation. Design solutions that meet responsible AI, security, privacy and regulatory requirements, including appropriate evaluation, monitoring and governance controls. Establish technical standards and best practices across the AI & Modelling Craft, coaching engineers, data scientists and architects to develop their capability. Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders, leading architectural discussions and communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Support business development activities by shaping solution approaches, proposals, estimates and technical roadmaps for customer-focused AI opportunities. What's In It For You Our Total Rewards consist of a competitive basic salary, annual performance bonus, opportunities to acquire equity and a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits. These include perks such as: 30 days of leave to spend each year plus 3 extra volunteering days per year for charitable work of choice. Family-friendly and flexible work policies. Attractive pension plan with financial wellbeing support and resources. Private healthcare insurance plan and Mental Wellbeing support. Employee Assistance Programme, Career Development and Counselling. A range of generous Parental Leave offerings. SNGCR01 What We Are Looking For Production GenAI experience. Experience delivering GenAI and LLM-based solutions into production environments. You understand the realities of operating, monitoring and evolving AI systems at scale. Customer domain expertise. Experience applying AI to customer growth, personalisation, marketing, commerce, sales or service challenges. You can engage confidently in discussions about customer and business challenges and understand how AI creates measurable value for both customers and organisations. Modern AI architecture expertise. Deep understanding of machine learning, LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agentic systems and the architectural patterns used to deploy AI solutions at enterprise scale. Engineering and cloud foundations. Strong understanding of software engineering, data architecture and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP), with experience delivering scalable, production-grade solutions. Enterprise data expertise. Experience integrating enterprise data into AI solutions, including data modelling, ingestion pipelines, governance, security and data quality considerations. Technical leadership. Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams of engineers, data scientists and AI specialists, taking accountability for architectural decisions and delivery outcomes. Consulting and stakeholder management. Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills. You can move comfortably between architecture discussions and commercial conversations, communicating effectively with technical teams and senior business stakeholders. Responsible AI, governance and security. Experience designing AI solutions that are trustworthy, secure and compliant, with an understanding of Responsible AI, privacy, governance and regulatory requirements. People leadership. Experience coaching and developing engineers, data scientists or architects, helping teams grow their technical capability and delivery excellence.

Accenture UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to join our UKIA Procurement Plus organisation, leading External Talent sourcing, contracting and supplier management across the External Talent category in London. You will collaborate with stakeholders across procurement, legal and operations to drive strategic initiatives and ensure value delivery. The role requires strong experience in category management, strategic sourcing and supplier management within a large,

Location: London Working arrangement: Hybrid Career Level: 8 The Role We are looking for an experienced Procurement Category Manager to join our UKIA Procurement Plus organisation, leading activities across the External Talent Sourcing & Contracting category. External Talent is one of the largest and most strategically important categories within Accenture's UK, Ireland and Africa (UKIA) market unit. This role will play a key part in ensuring we have the right external talent and supplier partnerships in place to support our client projects and wider business objectives. You'll work closely with stakeholders across Procurement, Category Management, Legal and Operations, taking ownership of sourcing, supplier and contract management activities across the External Talent category. What You'll Do Category Strategy & Management Support the implementation of Global and Regional External Talent category strategies across UKIA. Deliver local category projects and sourcing initiatives aligned to wider Procurement and category objectives. Support category planning, governance and strategic initiatives. Build and manage strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior business leaders and Client Account Leads. Manage External Talent projects through Accenture's SynOps system. Drive adherence to procurement processes and compliance requirements. Participate actively in the wider category community and contribute to a collaborative team culture. Sourcing & Procurement Lead and support sourcing and contracting projects from initial market research through to supplier award. Use Accenture's sourcing methodology to drive value through sourcing, negotiation and contracting activities. Conduct market research and identify potential suppliers. Develop technical specifications based on stakeholder requirements. Design and develop RFP documentation in line with Global and Regional strategies. Utilise e-sourcing and e-auction tools where appropriate. Lead supplier evaluation and commercial negotiations. Prepare supplier recommendations and decision materials for stakeholders. Manage the supplier award process and support implementation. Contract Management Negotiate and deploy supplier contracts in partnership with Accenture's Legal teams. Ensure contracts include appropriate performance measures, KPIs and SLAs. Manage contract execution and ensure agreements are signed by all relevant parties. Support implementation of Local Country Addendums to Global and Regional agreements. Ensure contracts are accurately stored and maintained within relevant contract repositories and archiving tools. Ensure compliance with local legislation, regulations and Accenture policies. Supplier Management Build and maintain strong relationships with key local suppliers. Lead supplier performance management activities, ensuring agreed KPIs and metrics are achieved. Promote the use of Global and Regional Strategic Providers and preferred suppliers. Monitor supplier performance and stakeholder feedback to identify opportunities for improvement. Maintain and support the preferred supplier list and drive adoption of negotiated agreements. Stakeholder Management Partner with stakeholders across Category Management, Procurement, Legal and Operations. Act as a key escalation point for sourcing and supplier-related challenges. Gather and manage stakeholder feedback on category performance and supplier delivery. Ensure strong communication and collaboration across multiple functions and seniority levels. Reporting & Insights Maintain monthly reporting for the UKIA External Talent category. Identify opportunities to enhance management information and provide greater insight into category performance. Monitor key KPIs, including preferred supplier usage and contract compliance, taking appropriate action where required. People Management Supervise and support assigned team members across both onshore and nearshore locations. Foster collaboration, engagement and high performance within the team. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone with strong experience in procurement, category management, strategic sourcing and supplier management, ideally within a large, complex or global organisation. You will be comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously, with the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational delivery. Experience within External Talent, Professional Services, Resourcing or Contingent Workforce categories would be highly beneficial. You'll also bring: Strong sourcing, negotiation and commercial management skills. Experience managing supplier relationships and performance. Contract management experience and confidence working alongside Legal teams. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong analytical and reporting capabilities. An understanding of procurement governance, compliance and risk requirements. The ability to work effectively across global, regional and local teams. Experience supervising or managing team members would be advantageous.

Accenture UK & Ireland seeks a senior leader to originate and manage large-scale data centre capital programmes in Greater London. You will leverage existing relationships with owners, operators and developers to build a qualified pipeline and deliver advisory and programme management engagements. You will shape the commercial model, assemble teams, and own delivery outcomes, growing a named client portfolio and establishing the region as a scaled part of Accenture's global data centre business.

You'll open doors from day one, bringing existing relationships with data centre owners, operators, developers and the partner ecosystem around them, and converting those relationships into a qualified pipeline across region/market within your first two quarters. You'll originate and close work yourself - identifying where clients need help on their capital programmes, leading the pursuit end to end, and signing multi-year advisory and programme management engagements rather than waiting for opportunities to be passed to you. You'll shape the solution and the commercial model, designing the approach, team structure and pricing that answers the client's problem and stands up commercially for both sides. You'll build the team behind the win, attracting senior practitioners into region/market and standing up the delivery capability - locally and with global support - that scales as the pipeline converts. You'll own delivery of what you sell, staying personally accountable for client outcomes, quality and commercial performance until the market reaches the scale to sustain dedicated delivery leadership. You'll grow a market, not just an account: within 12 months you'll have a named client portfolio, a repeatable proposition and a team in place, establishing region/market as a scaled part of our global data centre business. Minimum 10 years of experience on large-scale capital projects in the data centre or mission-critical sector, across advisory, cost and commercial management, project or programme management. Minimum 5 years of experience originating and selling professional services or consulting work, with a demonstrable record of personally won revenue. Minimum 5 years of experience accountable for delivery of capital programme engagements, including client outcomes and commercial performance. Minimum 5 years of experience working directly with data centre owners, operators or developers in region/market . Minimum 3 years of experience building and leading teams, including hiring senior practitioners.