Technology Design Lead

Technology Design Lead at Accenture Australia

Location: Canberra

Start Date: Targeted start date of January through to March 2026

Security Clearance Requirement: Australian Citizen with active security clearance or eligible to obtain

Remote working: Candidates will be required to be in Canberra office at least 3 days per week. Candidates willing to relocate to Canberra are welcome.

Why Work at Accenture?

At Accenture, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive. You'll be part of a dynamic team that is at the forefront of innovation, working on exciting projects that make a real impact. You'll work closely with clients to understand their needs and develop solutions that meet their business objectives. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds and learn from the best in the industry.

Role Description

As the Technology Design Lead, you will oversee the design and functional delivery of projects. You will guide cross-functional teams to turn business goals into effective design and system solutions. You will lead, inspire, mentor your team members and work closely with stakeholders from business and IT. You will make sure that business needs match the detailed design and functional requirements. You are responsible for managing resources, ensuring quality, and communicating clearly to deliver scalable, user-focused results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Teams: manage and guide small teams, offering mentorship and support to promote professional growth and ensure an inclusive work environment.
• Project Planning and Management: Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables. Monitor progress, identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and contribute to change requests impact assessment, estimation and planning.
• Stakeholder Facilitation and Management: Serve as primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders. Facilitate regular status updates, workshops, and meetings to ensure alignment and transparency. Manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns proactively.
• Solution Design: Lead design of solution specifications that align with business requirements and technical constraints. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure seamless integration of functional and technical components. Develop design documents, process flows, and solution blueprints. Resolve design issues as they arise.
• Requirements Management: Gather, analyse, and document business requirements in collaboration with stakeholders. Translate requirements into functional specifications and user stories, ensuring traceability throughout the project lifecycle.

What We’re Looking For

• Team Players: enjoy collaborating with others in a diverse team environment.
• Problem Solvers: strong analytical skills and enjoy tackling complex challenges.
• Innovative Thinkers: always looking for new and better ways to do things.
• Comfortable with Ambiguity: okay with ambiguity, as no two days may be the same.
• Great Communicators: strong communication skills and able to facilitate large workshops.
• Strong Organisers: excel at managing competing priorities and aligning business objectives with technical demands.
• Excellent Relationship Builders: build strong relationships with stakeholders and handle disputes well.
• Adaptability: familiar with traditional waterfall and Agile, Scrum, SAFe methodologies.
• Strong Leaders: proven leadership by successfully managing small teams of 8 or more people, overseeing projects efficiently, and juggling multiple tasks in fast-paced environments.
• Relevant Skills: skilled at using tools such as Azure DevOps, JIRA, and Confluence for project delivery; understand system architecture, databases, and integrations; hands‑on experience with APIs, data mapping, and system interfaces.
• Australian Citizenship: required for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree – preferably in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in functional consulting, solution design, or similar roles.
• 3+ years of experience leading small teams.
• Certifications such as PMP, CBAP, ITIL, or domain‑specific certifications (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Salesforce) are a plus.
• Experience in Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies is highly desirable.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Inclusive Culture: celebrate diversity and create an inclusive environment.
• Career Growth: opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Work-Life Balance: flexible work arrangements.
• Impactful Work: opportunity to work on exciting projects that make a real difference.

Benefits of working at Accenture

• 18 weeks paid parental leave.
• Long and 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 commitment to supporting health and wellbeing.
• Proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index.

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 specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.

Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affirmative action employee of females/minorities/veterans/individuals with disabilities.

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