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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.\nYour background will involve contributing across projects including data engineering, technology architecture solution implementation, product selection and application strategy definition, or the introduction of technology to drive business improvement into an operational organisation.\nOur team has the remit to operate in multiple industries, including Financial Services, Resources, Products, Communications and Health & Public Services.\nIn our team, you will:\nHelp clients harness data and AI technologies to solve business challenges, through the delivery of complex data programmes\nHelp clients design, develop, deploy, and run high quality data engineering and AI solutions across a range of industries with varying business and organisational challenges\nWork with latest technology solutions from industry and academia and learn how to apply them to solve real world customer problems\nAs a Data Engineering Associate Director, you will:\nHelp manage our wider Data Engineering practice and capability\nLead enterprise Microsoft Data & AI strategy, architecture and transformation initiatives.\nDefine and drive adoption of modern data platforms using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake and Power BI.\nProvide strategic direction across data architecture, engineering, analytics, governance and AI.\nOwn delivery across large, complex programmes, ensuring scope, quality, budget, timelines, risks and outcomes are effectively managed.\nLead multidisciplinary data and technology teams and develop senior technical talent.\nEngage with C-suite and senior client stakeholders to shape data strategy and transformation roadmaps.\nEstablish data governance, security, quality and regulatory best practices.\nDrive innovation and identify opportunities across Data, Cloud and AI.\nSupport account growth, propositions, bids, solution shaping and strategic partnerships, including Microsoft.\nProvide executive-level reporting and governance to ensure successful programme outcomes.\nProvide architecture leadership for Data & AI, analytics and Generative AI initiatives.\nLead architecture reviews, technology selection and technical assurance across major programmes.\nSupport solution shaping, proposals, estimates and business development activities.\nBuild strong relationships with clients and Microsoft technology partners.\nLead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex solutions from inception to production and operationalisation, ensuring alignment with client needs and technical excellence.\nProvide strategic and technical leadership, shaping technology roadmaps, mentoring other developers, and fostering team growth. While ensuring the correct data architecture and patterns are used to solve the required problem.\nPlay a pivotal role in the Accenture Data & AI community, driving thought leadership by sharing insights and experiences from cutting-edge client projects and research initiatives.\nWe are looking for significant experience in:\nExperience in Data, Technology or Digital Transformation.\nExtensive experience leading enterprise Microsoft Data platforms and transformation programmes.\nStrong expertise across Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data services, Databricks/Synapse and Power BI.\nStrong understanding of data strategy, architecture, governance, security and AI.\nProven experience managing large-scale delivery, budgets, risks and senior stakeholders.\nDemonstrated leadership of large, multidisciplinary technology teams.\nStrong consulting, commercial, client advisory and business development experience.\nExcellent executive communication and influencing skills.\nProven experience leading technical teams and large-scale transformation programmes.\nStrong client-facing, communication and stakeholder-management skills.\nExperience in consulting, systems integration or large enterprise environments is desirable\nComplex programme planning and delivery in the data and AI domains\nSet yourself apart:\nProven ability to deliver enterprise-scale data and AI services that impact end-user experiences and business outcomes.\nCertified cloud credentials (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional).\nExperience in leading teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders in delivering production-grade data and AI solutions.\nWhat’s in it for you\nAt Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!\nFlexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.\nAbout Accenture\n\nAccenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services-all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our +700,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.\nAccenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.\nAccenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.\nRROOTS\nAbout Accenture\nAccenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services-creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us atwww.accenture.com\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\nWe believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. 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