Retail Solution Architect - Delivery Lead

As a Manager specialising in enterprise architecture within the retail and consumer goods sectors, you will:

Lead and deliver enterprise architecture solutions for complex, large-scale technology transformation projects for retail and consumer goods clients.

Drive the design and implementation of innovative retail strategies, leveraging cutting-edge digital, cloud, and AI technologies

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including consultants, technologists, and industry specialists, to create holistic solutions tailored to client challenges.

Serve as the technology delivery lead, ensuring alignment with business goals and overseeing the end-to-end project lifecycle.

Provide expertise in areas such as supply chain, omnichannel commerce, customer experience platforms, and smart retail innovations.

A proven track record as a technology delivery lead and enterprise architect within retail and consumer goods industries.

Experience designing and implementing solutions such as cloud platforms, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (either SAP or Oracle), data analytics, Point of Sale (POS), payments solutions, and digital platforms (e.g. eCommerce, Order Management, CMS etc).

A strategic mindset with the ability to identify emerging trends in retail and translate them into actionable opportunities for clients.

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent; advanced degrees or certifications in architecture or technology delivery are advantageous.

Certifications in enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).

Experience in implementing technologies such as ERP systems, Cloud solutions (Microsoft Azure, AWS or GCP), and retail-specific platforms.

Strong understanding of emerging technologies in retail, including AI/ML, IoT, and Edge amongst others.

Salary: Competitive, plus benefits., At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 30 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.

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