Senior Data Architect
Job Summary
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We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to help clients shape and deliver enterprise-wide data transformation initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of business strategy technology and data partnering with senior client stakeholders to define data visions architect modern data ecosystems and enable data-driven decision making at scale.
The successful candidate will lead the design of enterprise data architectures data platforms governance frameworks and modern data operating models across complex transformation programs. They will work closely with business and technology leaders to translate strategic objectives into actionable data roadmaps ensuring that data capabilities support broader organisational digital and AI ambitions.
Key responsibilities include advising executives on data strategy defining target-state architectures leading architecture assessments shaping data platform modernisation programs and providing oversight across large-scale delivery initiatives. The role also requires the ability to influence senior stakeholders facilitate executive workshops develop business cases and drive alignment across business and technology teams.
Beyond client delivery this individual will contribute to practice growth through thought leadership solution development capability building and supporting business development activities. They will play a key role in mentoring teams shaping go-to-market propositions and helping organisations unlock value from data analytics and emerging AI capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development of enterprise data strategies target-state architectures and transformation roadmaps.
Advise senior client stakeholders on data analytics AI and technology-enabled transformation initiatives.
Design modern data architectures and operating models that support business growth innovation and digital transformation.
Lead architecture assessments platform selection activities and data modernisation programs.
Establish data governance data management and information architecture frameworks.
Drive alignment between business technology and delivery teams across large-scale transformation initiatives.
Facilitate executive workshops and strategic planning sessions.
Develop business cases value realisation frameworks and investment recommendations.
Provide architecture leadership and oversight throughout delivery lifecycles.
Support business development proposal development and client relationship management activities.
Mentor and coach practitioners while contributing to capability growth across the practice.
What Youll Bring
Proven experience leading enterprise-scale data transformation and architecture initiatives within complex organisational environments.
The ability to engage and influence senior business and technology stakeholders translating strategic objectives into pragmatic data and technology outcomes.
Deep expertise in enterprise data architecture modern data platforms governance frameworks and data operating models.
Experience shaping and delivering cloud-based data ecosystems across platforms such as Azure AWS GCP Databricks Snowflake or equivalent technologies.
A strong understanding of the evolving Data & AI landscape and the role data foundations play in enabling advanced analytics AI and intelligent automation.
Experience designing knowledge engineering architectures - including ontologies semantic models and knowledge graphs
A track record of defining data strategies transformation roadmaps and business cases that deliver measurable business value.
Commercial acumen and consulting experience with the ability to build trusted client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and driving collaboration across business technology and delivery functions.
Strong communication storytelling and facilitation skills with confidence engaging executive audiences.
The ability to balance strategic thinking with pragmatic execution helping clients move from vision to measurable outcomes.
Key Skills & Experience
Enterprise Data Architecture
Data Strategy and Operating Models
Cloud Data Platforms and Modern Data Ecosystems
Data Governance and Data Management
Data Modernisation and Transformation Programs
Data & AI Architecture spanning paradigms including Data Mesh & Data Products
Agentic Data Foundations
Information Architecture and Data Design
Executive Advisory and Stakeholder Management
Technology Strategy and Roadmap Development
Business Case Development and Value Realisation
Architecture Governance and Design Authority Leadership
Consulting Workshop Facilitation and Business Development
The ideal candidate combines deep technical credibility with strong commercial acumen and consulting skills bringing the ability to engage senior executives shape strategic direction and lead complex data transformation initiatives from strategy through delivery.
Benefits of working at Accenture:
18 weeks paid parental leave
Long & short-term career break opportunities
Structured career development program
Local and international career opportunities.
Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace
Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accentures Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
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Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the worlds leading businesses governments and other organizations build their digital core optimize their operations accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen servicescreating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today and we are one of the worlds 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.Equal Employment Opportunity Statementfor Australia:
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