Overview

Job Role: Retail Solution Architect

Location: Multiple Locations Available (must be willing to travel to client sites throughout the UK)

Career Level: Level 7 (Manager)

Salary: Competitive, plus benefits.

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Your Role

Retail Enterprise Architect (Manager)

As a Manager specialising in enterprise architecture within the retail and consumer goods sectors, you will:

• Lead and deliver enterprise architecture solutions for complex, large-scale technology transformation projects for retail and consumer goods clients.
• Drive the design and implementation of innovative retail strategies, leveraging cutting-edge digital, cloud, and AI technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including consultants, technologists, and industry specialists, to create holistic solutions tailored to client challenges.
• Serve as the technology delivery lead, ensuring alignment with business goals and overseeing the end-to-end project lifecycle.
• Provide expertise in areas such as supply chain, omnichannel commerce, customer experience platforms, and smart retail innovations.
• Build

We are looking for experience in the following areas:

• A proven track record as a technology delivery lead and enterprise architect within retail and consumer goods industries.
• Experience designing and implementing solutions such as cloud platforms, ERP systems (SAP or Oracle), data analytics, POS, payments solutions, and digital platforms (eCommerce, Order Management, CMS, etc.).
• A strategic mindset with the ability to identify emerging trends in retail and translate them into actionable opportunities for clients.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent; advanced degrees or certifications in architecture or technology delivery are advantageous.
• Certifications in enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
• Experience in implementing technologies such as ERP systems, Cloud solutions (Microsoft Azure, AWS or GCP), and retail-specific platforms.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies in retail, including AI/ML, IoT, and Edge amongst others.

What’s in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice.

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 750,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at www.accenture.com

Accenture 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.

Closing Date for Applications 26/02/2026

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Locations

London

Additional Information

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