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About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Manager – Technology Architecture to join our growing team, partnering with leading solution providers to deliver complex technology transformation programs.
This is a client-facing leadership role responsible for defining technology strategy, enterprise architecture and solution roadmaps across large-scale digital and business transformation initiatives. You will work with executive stakeholders to modernise technology platforms, improve customer experience and enable future-ready technology ecosystems.
The ideal candidate combines deep architecture expertise with strong consulting capabilities, commercial acumen and a passion for solving complex business challenges cross-industry.
Key Responsibilities
Client Leadership
Serve as the trusted technology advisor to senior client stakeholders including CIOs, CTOs and Digital Transformation leaders.
Lead architecture engagements from strategy through to delivery.
Facilitate executive workshops to define business capabilities, technology vision and transformation roadmaps.
Present architectural recommendations to executive steering committees and governance forums.
Architecture & Technology Strategy
Develop enterprise, business, application, integration and technology architectures.
Define target-state architecture and transition roadmaps aligned to business outcomes.
Assess existing technology landscapes and identify opportunities for simplification, modernisation and innovation.
Establish architecture principles, governance models and technology standards.
Drive cloud adoption and platform modernisation initiatives.
Transformation Excellence
Lead architecture across initiatives including:
OOSD Systems
Large Technology Transformations
Offer & Order Management
Loyalty platforms
Reservation and ticketing systems
Digital customer experience
Mobile and omnichannel platforms
Contact Centre and operational technology integration
API-led integration ecosystems
Data and analytics platforms
Delivery Leadership
Lead multidisciplinary teams of architects and consultants.
Provide technical oversight across complex transformation programs.
Manage architecture risks, dependencies and design decisions.
Ensure solutions align with security, scalability, resilience and performance requirements.
Practice Development
Contribute to the practice growth and capability development.
Coach and mentor consultants and architects.
Support business development, proposal responses and client pursuits.
Build strategic relationships with technology vendors and ecosystem partners.
Required Experience
Essential
15+ years' experience in technology architecture, enterprise architecture or solution architecture.
Experience delivering complex technology transformation programs within consulting or enterprise environments.
Highly desirable : Experience in Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Demonstrated experience leading architecture teams and engaging executive stakeholders.
Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, APIs, integration patterns and modern digital platforms.
Experience developing enterprise architecture roadmaps and technology strategies.
Proven consulting, stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience with:
OOSD Platforms (Offer, Order, Settle, Delivery)
Loyalty platforms
Revenue management systems
Digital commerce platforms
Technical Expertise
Strong knowledge across:
Enterprise Architecture
Solution Architecture
Cloud (AWS, Azure and/or Google Cloud)
API and Microservices Architecture
Integration Platforms
Event-Driven Architecture
Data Architecture
Identity and Access Management
Cyber Security Architecture
DevSecOps
AI-enabled digital platforms
Enterprise Integration Patterns
Architecture frameworks such as:
TOGAF
ArchiMate
Domain-Driven Design
C4 Model
Agile Architecture
Leadership Capabilities
Executive stakeholder management
Strategic thinking
Commercial mindset
Consulting excellence
Practice leadership
Coaching and mentoring
Influencing without authority
Strong facilitation and presentation skills
Ability to lead through ambiguity and change
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related discipline.
TOGAF certification (preferred).
Cloud certification (AWS, Azure or GCP) highly regarded.
Agile certifications desirable.
Success Measures
Success in this role will be measured by:
Delivery of successful client transformation outcomes.
Executive client satisfaction and trusted advisor relationships.
Quality and adoption of target architecture and roadmaps.
Contribution to business development and practice growth.
Development and mentoring of architecture capability.
Commercial performance across client engagements.
Inclusion & Diversity
At Accenture, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that our people are our greatest asset and that diversity of thought, background and experience drives innovation and better outcomes for our clients and communities.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people of all ages.
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