Data Architecture Associate Manager Location: Birmingham Salary: Competitive salary package depending on experience Career Level: Associate Manager
We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Architecture Associate Manager to join our Data & AI practice. You will work on scalable, business‑critical data solutions for our clients, from data strategy and governance to core engineering and cloud migration.
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 solutions for leading organisations
- Gain exposure to emerging technologies
- Have support from experienced team members within the wider Architecture practice to grow into best‑practice roles
- Partner with highly skilled teams to advise and support clients through their data architecture challenges
As a Data Architecture Associate Manager, you will:
- Assist client teams in designing and implementing scalable data solutions using modern technologies, under senior guidance
- Identify gaps and inefficiencies in existing architectures, supporting analysis and solution development
- Shape strategy and roadmaps for AI and data architecture improvements
- Provide ongoing architectural support, ensuring solutions are technically sound, scalable, and aligned with principles throughout delivery
- Participate in client workshops, assisting with preparation, documentation, and follow‑up actions
- Communicate with clients to gather requirements and ensure deliverables meet their needs
- Contribute to thought leadership by sharing ideas on innovation, emerging technologies, and modern architectural patterns
- Learn from and collaborate with colleagues, seeking mentorship and training opportunities
- Engage with internal networks and interest groups to build professional expertise
- Lead and mentor junior architects on patterns, standards, and best practices
- Drive innovation by prototyping new technologies and developing proofs of concept
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor
We are looking for experience in the following skills:
- Strategic thinking with analytical and creative mindset
- Experience building AI‑enabled data architecture
- Commercial experience in one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) with preferred certifications
- Knowledge of AI/Agentic AI concepts
- Background in software development, data engineering or data science with a desire to transition into AI and Data Architecture
- Expertise in data modelling, pipelining, governance, and data consumption
- Working knowledge of Databricks, Snowflake, Palantir, etc.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience in client‑facing environments and a proven track record in architecting complex data solutions
- Experience leading technical teams and coordinating across project streams
What’s in it for you
Competitive basic salary plus an extensive benefits package: 25 days vacation, gym subsidy, private medical insurance, and 3 extra days of leave for charitable work.
Flexibility and mobility are required, with onsite work with clients and partners to deliver first‑class services.
Application for this role will close on 28/02/26. Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
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