Senior Data Architect

Job Description

About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Find out more about us at www.accenture.com.

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 You'll 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.

Qualification

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 Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.

· We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!

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Locations

Sydney

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At Accenture, we recognise that our people are multi-dimensional, and we create a work environment where all people feel like they can bring their authentic selves to work, every day.

Our unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity unleashes innovation and creates a culture where everyone feels they have equal opportunity. Our range of progressive policies support flexibility in ‘where’, ‘when’ and ‘how’ our people work to ensure that Accenture is an organisation where you can strive for more, achieve great things and maintain the balance and wellbeing you need.

We encourage applications from all people, and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or sexual orientation and we do not tolerate discrimination. If you require any accommodations or adjustments for interviews and/or at work, please reach out to exectalent@accenture.com or contact us at +61 2 9005 5000 (Australia) or +64 44666056 (New Zealand).

To ensure our workplace is inclusive and diverse we are setting bold goals and taking comprehensive action. To achieve these goals, we collect information that allows us to track the effectiveness of our Inclusion and Diversity programs. Learn how Accenture protects your personal data and know your rights in relation to your personal data. Read more about our Privacy Statement.

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