At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead AI solution design and bridge client needs with tech execution.
- Company: Join Accenture, a global leader in innovative solutions and services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible work options, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Shape the future of AI while working on impactful projects across industries.
- Qualifications: Strong AI experience and cloud knowledge required; 12 years in IT preferred.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Accenture is a leading solutions and services company that helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed across the enterprise. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world.
Accenture’s Data & AI practice empowers global enterprises to modernize data foundations, scale generative and agentic AI, and achieve measurable business reinvention. Its end-to-end capabilities span data platform modernization, cloud migration of legacy data estates, development of cutting-edge AI and Gen AI solutions, and production support for AI and Data applications.
As a Gen AI Presales Solution Architect, you will lead the end-to-end solution blueprint and roadmap, acting as the bridge between client vision and technology execution. You will be instrumental in translating business problems into technology solutions and maintaining stakeholder alignment throughout the deal lifecycle. In this role, you will gain experience designing AI and Gen AI solutions and working across global delivery and sales teams.
THE WORK:
- Understand RFPs and RFIs and translate business needs into technical architectures spanning data engineering, data visualisation, AI, Gen AI, and agents.
- Define end-to-end application architecture diagrams, from data ingestion and consumption through to AI and agent-based solutions.
- Align technology components, including LLMs, vector databases, graph databases, agents, and APIs, with business use cases.
- Prepare detailed ADM effort estimates and obtain validation from AI and Data capability subject matter experts.
- Design optimal staffing models based on the appropriate onshore, offshore, and nearshore mix and pyramid structure.
- Build solution plan PowerPoint decks to support sales and delivery alignment.
- Participate in solution and delivery reviews with leadership across geographies.
- Act as the strategic link between sales and delivery teams.
- Contribute to client-facing proposals, statements of work, and contracting documents.
- Present and defend the proposed solution in internal and external forums.
- Seamlessly transition the solution to the delivery team following deal closure.
Travel may be required, varying from 10% to 25%, depending on business needs and client requirements.
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED:
- Strong AI and Gen AI experience in systems integration or application development projects.
- Working knowledge of cloud ecosystems, including Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
- Ability to identify, drive, and quantify productivity improvements within solutions and clearly justify the approach.
- Ability to incorporate agentic and future-focused ways of working into AI projects.
- Experience designing solutions using Model Context Protocol (MCP), Agent-to-Agent (A2A), and other relevant protocols.
- Minimum 12 years of relevant IT industry experience in AI / Data delivery or presales.
- Ability to understand business processes and convert them into agentic workflows.
- Ability to determine when to use traditional AI models versus a modern AI technology stack.
- Understanding of token economics and the ability to design solutions that manage its cost and performance impacts.
- Commitment to staying current with advanced AI initiatives and emerging technologies.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, filters, and VLOOKUP.
- Willingness and ability to travel for work as required.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience working in cross-functional and global environments.
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
- Strong PowerPoint skills for leadership and client storytelling.
- External client-facing consulting experience.
LOCATION: Melbourne preference however may consider Sydney.
WORKING RIGHTS: Preference is for candidates who have full independent working rights for Australia (AU Citizen or AU PR), as visa sponsorship is not available for this engagement due to time frames involved.
All our consulting professionals receive comprehensive training covering business acumen, technical and professional skills development. You’ll also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialisation.
Accenture is committed to inclusion and diversity, creating a culture where everyone feels they have equal opportunity. We encourage applications from all people and are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle.
RIS AI & Data Gen AI Solution Architect in Sydney employer: Accenture PLC
At Partners in Performance, part of Accenture, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture. Our focus on human performance means you will have the opportunity to work closely with clients, driving meaningful change and delivering tangible results rather than just reports. With a commitment to employee growth through mentorship and diverse experiences, our ANZ office offers a unique environment where your insights can lead to impactful outcomes for some of the world's largest companies.
