Data Architecture Manager

Location: Manchester

Salary: Competitive salary package depending on experience

Career Level: (We’re currently recruiting at the following levels - Manager)

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As a team: We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Architecture Manager/ Associate Manager to join our Data & AI practice. We deliver scalable, business-critical and end-to-end data 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’re differentiating through our ability to architect solutions using proven design patterns and reusable architecture assets.

You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways.

If you’re looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.

In our team you will:

• Work on a variety of challenging and innovative projects
• Work at the forefront of the AI revolution, building cutting edge innovative solutions for some of the world’s biggest organisations
• Gain exposure to new and emergent technologies
• Have support from a variety of experienced team members within the wider Architecture practice, to support you in your independent growth journey into the world of Architecture best practice
• Partner with a variety of highly skilled teams to advise and support our clients through their data architecture related 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.
• Help identify gaps and inefficiencies in clients’ existing architecture, working closely with senior colleagues to support analysis and solution development.
• Help shape strategy and roadmaps for improving client AI and Data architectures
• Provide ongoing architectural support for delivery teams, ensuring solutions are technically sound, scalable, and aligned with agreed architecture principles throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Participate in client workshops throughout the project lifecycle, assisting with preparation, documentation, and follow-up actions.
• Communicate with clients to gather requirements and ensure project deliverables align with their needs, with support from senior team members.
• Contribute to architectural thought leadership by sharing ideas on innovation, emerging technologies, and modern data and AI architecture patterns across client and internal forums
• Learn from and collaborate with more experienced colleagues, seeking opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge through mentorship and training.
• Engage with internal networks and special interest groups, participating in discussions and activities to build your professional expertise within Architecture.
• Lead and mentor junior architects, providing guidance on architectural patterns, standards, and best practices while supporting their professional development.
• Drive innovation in data and AI architecture by prototyping new technologies and developing proofs of concept to validate ideas and inform client and internal recommendations.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with client architecture and technology stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor to ensure alignment between client objectives, architectural direction, and delivery outcomes.

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

• A strategic thinker, with an analytical and creative mindset.
• Experience building AI-enabled data architecture
• Commercial experience in one or more major cloud platform(s) (AWS, GCP, Azure), preferably with relevant certifications.
• Competency around AI / Agentic AI
• A background working in software development, data engineering or data science, with a desire to transition into the world of AI and Data Architecture.
• Expertise across key data domains including data modelling, pipelining, governance, and data consumption.
• Working knowledge with the likes of Databricks, Snowflake, Palantir etc
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working in client facing environments and a proven track record in architecting complex data solutions.
• Experience leading technical teams, coordinating across project streams to deliver high-quality Data and AI solution

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 30 days vacation, 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 requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

The closing date for applications is 28/02/26.

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.