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Job Role: Retail Solution ArchitectLocation: Multiple Locations Available (must be willing to travel to client sites throughout the UK)Career Level: Level 7 (Manager)Salary: Competitive, plus benefits.Company BackgroundAccenture as 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 xe2x80x93 powered by the worldxe2x80x99s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centres. With 650,000+ people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at .We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.xe2x80x9cAcross the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.xe2x80x9d xe2x80x93 Julie Sweet, Accenture CEOAccenture is a company that will allow you to learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that flourishes with shared success, innovative ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways.Your Role: Retail Enterprise Architect (Manager)As a Manager specializing 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 technologiesCollaborate 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.Build strong client relationships, becoming a trusted advisor and thought leader in the retail and consumer goods domains.We are looking for experience in the following areas: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 QualificationsBachelorxe2x80x99s or Masterxe2x80x99s 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.Whatxe2x80x99s in it for you:At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary and car allowance, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 30 daysxe2x80x99 vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! For senior roles additional bonus and equity awards are available.Closing Date for Applications: 30/04/2025Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.#LI-EUAbout Accenture We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our peoplexe2x80x99s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. Wexe2x80x99re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the Worldxe2x80x99s Best Workplacesxe2x84xa2.Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.Visit us atEqual Employment Opportunity StatementAll employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law.Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

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