Overview
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Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive salary package depending on experience
Career Level: We're looking to recruit at Manager & Associate Manager
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. We apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We value inclusion and diversity and support the whole person with core values of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity.
Closing Date for Applications: 28/11/25. Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
Team and Role
As a Data Architecture Manager, you will join our Data & AI practice. We deliver scalable, business-critical and end-to-end solutions for our clients—from data strategy/governance to core engineering, enabling them to transform and work in Cloud Technologies. The Data Architecture Practice at Accenture’s mission is to define and own Data Architecture vision for our clients, providing architecture enablers for innovative data and AI capabilities driving multiplier value for the business. We design and architect modern data platforms and automate cloud data migration to help clients scale AI for digital core and explore new data-driven business opportunities. We differentiate through our ability to architect solutions using proven design patterns and reusable architecture assets.
We offer an innovative culture that supports shared success, diverse thinking and boundaryless opportunities to drive your career in new and exciting ways. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and develop a wide range of new skills on the job.
Responsibilities
* Work on a variety of challenging and innovative projects
* Gain exposure to new and emergent technologies
* Receive support from experienced team members within the wider Architecture practice to support your growth into Architecture best practice
* Partner with a variety of skilled teams to advise and support clients through their data architecture challenges
As a Data Architecture Manager, you will
* Assist client teams in the design and implementation of scalable data solutions using modern technologies, under the guidance of senior team members
* Identify gaps and inefficiencies in clients’ existing architecture, working with senior colleagues to support analysis and solution development
* Support the creation of roadmaps and contribute to recommendations for improving client processes and architecture, with mentorship from more experienced team members
* Participate in client workshops throughout the project lifecycle, assisting with preparation, documentation and follow-up actions
* Gather requirements from clients and ensure project deliverables align with their needs, with support from senior team members
* Share ideas and contribute to discussions on innovative engineering, design, and strategy while learning from experienced colleagues
* Learn from and collaborate with more experienced colleagues, pursuing mentorship and training
* Engage with internal networks and special interest groups to build professional expertise within Architecture
Required experience and skills
* Commercial experience in one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), preferably with relevant certifications
* Background in development, engineering or technical business analysis, with desire to transition into Architecture
* Knowledge of data modelling, pipelining, quality and management principles
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
* Experience working in client-facing environments with a proven track record of meeting deadlines
* Strategic thinker with an analytical and creative mindset
What’s In It For You
Accenture offers a competitive basic salary and an extensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowance, gym subsidy, 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 a need to spend time onsite with clients and partners to enable delivery of our services.
About Accenture
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. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries, powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
Application timeline
Closing Date for Applications 28/11/25. Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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