Solution Architect - Associate Manager

Location : SouthWest or London/Birmingham (Must be willing to travel to Southwest)Salary: Competitive (based on experience)Level: Accenture will be hiring at Assoc Manager levelPlease Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC+ 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.Role: Senior Solution ArchitectCareer Level: Manager - CL8Location: Southwest or Birmingham (Must be willing to travel to Sothwest)Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and the candidate being granted a level of 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 a 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 requirementYou will have a Solution Architecture background, will have performed a client-facing role, have led a small team, and will be willing to contribute to the implementation of our internal Digital Transformation strategy.As a practicing consultant you will:o Define the architecture for high-profile, highly visible, government digital or private sector serviceso Operate as a trusted advisor to Director and/or programme level clients.o Define the IT strategy, architecture and roadmap for large programmes of work aligned to organisational and business objectiveso Manage the non-functional requirements through the delivery and operational lifecycle of the systemo Provide authoritative specialist technology adviceo Provide technological risk and mitigation advice and help manage these riskso Develop excellent working relationships with key stakeholdersAdditionally, as a Senior Solution Architect you will be accountable for leading initiatives to help the development of the Architecture profession within Secure Transformation Services (STS) and contribute to the growth of the wider CTO Advisory practice by supporting development of career paths that enable the long-term development of our staff to achieve high levels of employee feedback and retention. You will work in line with client demand and company values and behaviours, with some of the following key responsibilities:o Own and deliver the development of case studies, presentations and events in support of marketing activities to raise the profile of STS.o Own and deliver high-quality outputs for proposals and projects to ensure that client expectations are met and that high levels of client satisfaction are achievedo Provide appropriate pre-sales and bid support in line with the company’s bid management process to meet the company’s overall growth and sales targetso Maintain client relationships to ensure quality in delivery and identify future work opportunitieso Monitor emerging trends and own the production of thought leadership assetso Contribute, if required, to the CTO Advisory practice strategy in line with the STS and corporate strategies.o Support the CTO Advisory leadership in the acquisition of new talent in line with demand in timely manner.o Engender Accenture company values, contributing to the development of STS as a great place to worko Collaborate with peers and staff within a matrixed organisationThe following skills and experience are essential for this role:o Knowledge and experience of applying architectural governance, technical standards and frameworkso Experience with applying architectural concepts, methodologies and approacheso Hands-on technical background, preferably from systems engineering with experience of application and integration architecture.o Knowledge of solution architecture principles, design patterns, and Architecture modelling tools.o Knowledge of market leading technologies and solutionso Familiarity with major Cloud technologies, working experience of at least one major Cloud provider – such as Azure or AWSTo do this you must be able to:o Demonstrate a good understanding of the complete SDLCo Deliver both exceptional technical solutions and work as true partners to the organisations we support.o Demonstrate a good understanding of managing technical riskso Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, demonstrated through:o Effectively explaining complex technical solutions to a non-technical audienceo Writing meaningfully to deliver clear information, and guidanceo Giving impactful presentations, articulating clearly key pointso Demonstrate critical thinking by:o Analysing and evaluating informationo Using information gathered to present solutions and reach decisionsWhat’s in it for youAt Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 25 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!Within security architecture we offer continual training and upskilling opportunities for both technical and soft skills. Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.Closing Date for Applications 30/11/2026Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. #Li-EU