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Data Architecture Manager
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Data Architecture Manager
Data Architecture Manager/Associate Manager – Data & AI Practice
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: Competitive salary package (depending on experience)
Career Level: Manager (Accenture’s current focus for this opportunity)
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, delivering expertise across:
- Strategy and consulting
- Interactive, technology and operations
- Digital solutions
With a mission to apply thought leadership, diverse skills, and next-generation technology to transform business challenges, Accenture thrives on innovation and a culture of inclusion and diversity. Our core values include:
- Stewardship
- Best People
- Client Value Creation
- One Global Network
- Respect for the Individual
- Integrity
"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 communities." – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO
About the Role and Team
We’re seeking a Data Architecture Manager/Associate Manager to join Accenture’s Data & AI practice, where we design scalable, business-critical data solutions—from strategy and governance to cloud-enabled engineering.
Our Mission
Our mission is to:
- Define and own data architecture vision for clients
- Provide architecture enablers for AI and data innovations
- Design modern data platforms and accelerate cloud migration
- Help clients scale AI for digital transformation
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What You’ll Fill
This role offers:
- A career in a vibrant, innovative culture
- Global access to experts and boundaryless growth opportunities
- Cutting-edge projects at the forefront of AI, data, and cloud technologies
- Training and mentorship for continuous skill development
Key Responsibilities
As a Data Architecture Manager, you’ll:
- Collaborate with client teams to design and implement scalable data solutions using modern technologies.
- Advise on AI strategy, identifying business-critical use cases and objectives.
- Analyze client architecture to uncover gaps and inefficiencies, working closely with senior team members.
- Co-shape roadmaps and contribute recommendations for process improvements, supported by mentorship.
- Participate in client workshops, preparing documentation, and facilitating follow-up actions.
- Gather client requirements to ensure projects align with their expectations.
- Share ideas on engineering design, data architecture, and AI strategy while learning best practices.
- Mentor and collaborate with senior colleagues to expand your expertise.
Key Requirements:
Technical & Experiential:
- Experience in AI-enabled data architecture design, implementation, and scaling.
- Cloud proficiency (AWS, GCP, Azure credentials preferred) in commercial environments.
- Competency in AI / Agentic AI concepts and applications.
- Background in software development, engineering, or technical business analysis, transitioning to architecture.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Data modelling
- Pipeline design
- Data quality and governance
- Tools like Databricks, Snowflake, Fabric, etc.
- Hands-on experience in client-facing projects, with a track record of delivering on deadlines.
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Soft Skills:
- Strategic and analytical mindset, coupled with creativity.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities.
- Client service orientation and ability to anticipate needs.
Why Join Accenture?
Beyond a competitive base salary, you’ll receive:
- 30 days’ holiday + 3 additional paid days for charitable activities
- Gym subsidy
- Private medical insurance
Opportunities to engage with a diverse, global community and explore cutting-edge technologies, all while shaping tomorrow’s innovative solutions.
Note
Accenture is committed to equality and diversity, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. All roles are subject to status requirements.
Accepting applications now—no fixed closing date, but may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.
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