Global Retail, CPG & Tavel Technology Lead for GCP
Accenture, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
We Are
A leading partner to the world’s major cloud providers, including AWS, Azure, and Google. The formation of Accenture Cloud First, with a $3 billion investment over three years, demonstrates our commitment to deliver greater value to our clients when they need it most and offers huge growth opportunities for you! Our Cloud First group of more than 70,000 cloud professionals delivers a full stack of integrated cloud capabilities across data, edge, integrated infrastructure and applications, deep ecosystem skills, culture of change along with a deep industry expertise to shape, move, build and operate our clients’ businesses in the cloud. To accelerate our customers transformation leveraging cloud, we combine world-class learning and talent development expertise; deep experience in cloud change management; and cloud-ready operating models with a commitment to responsible business by design — with security, data privacy, responsible use of artificial intelligence, sustainability and ethics and compliance built into the fundamental changes Accenture helps companies achieve.
About the Accenture Google Cloud Business Group (AGBG) We are the Accenture Google Business Group (AGBG), a team of innovators and builders changing the world with the most advanced cloud-native solutions on the planet. As part of Accenture’s $3B investment in Cloud First, we deliver the promise of technology and human ingenuity, helping our clients navigate their most significant transformations. If you are passionate about solving exciting problems and shaping the future of technology, we would love to talk with you.
You Are We are seeking a transformative industry leader to spearhead our engagement with the world's leading Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), and Travel companies. This executive role is focused on driving the adoption of Google Cloud's Data, AI, and agentic technologies to help our customers fundamentally reinvent their business models. The ideal candidate will have deep industry credibility, a passion for technology, and a clear vision for the future of consumer industries.
The Work You will be responsible for helping these consumer-centric brands enhance customer experiences, optimize supply chains, and unlock new avenues for growth in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Industry Leadership: You will define and execute the comprehensive go-to-market strategy for Google Cloud within the Retail, CPG, and Travel sectors. This includes identifying key market trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics to position Google Cloud as the premier partner for digital transformation. You will act as the senior voice of the customer, translating industry-specific challenges and opportunities into actionable strategies for our product, engineering, and marketing teams.
Business Transformation and Solution Development: In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to C-level executives at our most strategic accounts, guiding them on their transformation journey. You will lead the ideation and development of innovative, industry-specific solutions that leverage the full power of Google Cloud's Data, AI, and agentic capabilities. This includes creating solutions for demand forecasting, hyper-personalization at scale, supply chain optimization, dynamic pricing, and reimagined loyalty programs.
Data, AI, and Agentic Innovation: You will be at the forefront of applying cutting‑edge technology to solve core industry problems. This involves championing the use of advanced analytics and machine learning to unify disparate data sources (e.g., POS, e‑commerce, loyalty, supply chain) for a 360‑degree customer view. Furthermore, you will drive the adoption of generative AI and intelligent agents to create next‑generation conversational commerce experiences, automate customer service, and empower store associates and travel agents with real‑time insights.
Ecosystem and Partner Engagement: Your success will depend on building a vibrant ecosystem around Google Cloud for consumer industries. You will identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with key ISVs, system integrators, and data providers that are critical to our customers. This involves driving deep technical and business alignment to ensure our joint customers have access to seamless, end‑to‑end solutions.
Thought Leadership and Market Presence: As a key face of Google Cloud to the industry, you will be responsible for building our brand and credibility. This includes speaking at major industry events, publishing white papers and articles, and engaging with industry analysts and media. You will collaborate closely with our sales and marketing teams to build a strong pipeline, drive lighthouse customer wins, and establish Google Cloud as the undisputed leader for Data, AI, and agentic transformation in the Retail, CPG, and Travel sectors. Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.
Here’s what you need
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science (or a related field) or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
Minimum of 15 years of experience in a senior leadership role within the Retail, CPG, or Travel industries, or as a consultant serving those industries.
Minimum of 7 years of experience and deep understanding of the core business processes, challenges, and technology landscapes of these consumer-focused sectors.
Minimum of 7 years of experience and proven track record of leading large-scale business transformation initiatives driven by technology.
Bonus points if you have
Master's degree or MBA.
Direct experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and a strong understanding of its data, analytics, and AI/ML services.
Demonstrated success in deploying AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics solutions to drive measurable business outcomes (e.g., increased sales, improved customer loyalty, enhanced operational efficiency).
An extensive network of executive-level contacts across the Retail, CPG, and Travel industries.
Exceptional executive presence, with outstanding communication and presentation skills, and the ability to act as an influential industry evangelist.
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 03/15/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/benefits)
Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $163,000 to $369,800
Cleveland $150,900 to $295,800
Colorado $163,000 to $319,500
District of Columbia $173,500 to $340,200
Illinois $150,900 to $319,500
Maryland $163,000 to $319,500
Massachusetts $163,000 to $340,200
Minnesota $163,000 to $319,500
New York $150,900 to $369,800
New Jersey $173,500 to $369,800
Washington $173,500 to $340,200
Requesting an Accommodation Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs such as for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009 or send us an email or speak with your recruiter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity Statement (https://www.accenture.com/content/dam/accenture/final/accenture-com/document-3/Accenture-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Statement.pdf#zoom=50)
Accenture is an EEO and affirmative action employer of veterans/individuals with disabilities.
Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Other Employment Statements Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Further, at Accenture a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.
Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.
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About the Accenture Google Cloud Business Group (AGBG) We are the Accenture Google Business Group (AGBG), a team of innovators and builders changing the world with the most advanced cloud-native solutions on the planet. As part of Accenture’s $3B investment in Cloud First, we deliver the promise of technology and human ingenuity, helping our clients navigate their most significant transformations. If you are passionate about solving exciting problems and shaping the future of technology, we would love to talk with you.
You Are We are seeking a transformative industry leader to spearhead our engagement with the world's leading Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), and Travel companies. This executive role is focused on driving the adoption of Google Cloud's Data, AI, and agentic technologies to help our customers fundamentally reinvent their business models. The ideal candidate will have deep industry credibility, a passion for technology, and a clear vision for the future of consumer industries.
The Work You will be responsible for helping these consumer-centric brands enhance customer experiences, optimize supply chains, and unlock new avenues for growth in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Industry Leadership: You will define and execute the comprehensive go-to-market strategy for Google Cloud within the Retail, CPG, and Travel sectors. This includes identifying key market trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics to position Google Cloud as the premier partner for digital transformation. You will act as the senior voice of the customer, translating industry-specific challenges and opportunities into actionable strategies for our product, engineering, and marketing teams.
Business Transformation and Solution Development: In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to C-level executives at our most strategic accounts, guiding them on their transformation journey. You will lead the ideation and development of innovative, industry-specific solutions that leverage the full power of Google Cloud's Data, AI, and agentic capabilities. This includes creating solutions for demand forecasting, hyper-personalization at scale, supply chain optimization, dynamic pricing, and reimagined loyalty programs.
Data, AI, and Agentic Innovation: You will be at the forefront of applying cutting‑edge technology to solve core industry problems. This involves championing the use of advanced analytics and machine learning to unify disparate data sources (e.g., POS, e‑commerce, loyalty, supply chain) for a 360‑degree customer view. Furthermore, you will drive the adoption of generative AI and intelligent agents to create next‑generation conversational commerce experiences, automate customer service, and empower store associates and travel agents with real‑time insights.
Ecosystem and Partner Engagement: Your success will depend on building a vibrant ecosystem around Google Cloud for consumer industries. You will identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with key ISVs, system integrators, and data providers that are critical to our customers. This involves driving deep technical and business alignment to ensure our joint customers have access to seamless, end‑to‑end solutions.
Thought Leadership and Market Presence: As a key face of Google Cloud to the industry, you will be responsible for building our brand and credibility. This includes speaking at major industry events, publishing white papers and articles, and engaging with industry analysts and media. You will collaborate closely with our sales and marketing teams to build a strong pipeline, drive lighthouse customer wins, and establish Google Cloud as the undisputed leader for Data, AI, and agentic transformation in the Retail, CPG, and Travel sectors. Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.
Here’s what you need
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science (or a related field) or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
Minimum of 15 years of experience in a senior leadership role within the Retail, CPG, or Travel industries, or as a consultant serving those industries.
Minimum of 7 years of experience and deep understanding of the core business processes, challenges, and technology landscapes of these consumer-focused sectors.
Minimum of 7 years of experience and proven track record of leading large-scale business transformation initiatives driven by technology.
Bonus points if you have
Master's degree or MBA.
Direct experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and a strong understanding of its data, analytics, and AI/ML services.
Demonstrated success in deploying AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics solutions to drive measurable business outcomes (e.g., increased sales, improved customer loyalty, enhanced operational efficiency).
An extensive network of executive-level contacts across the Retail, CPG, and Travel industries.
Exceptional executive presence, with outstanding communication and presentation skills, and the ability to act as an influential industry evangelist.
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 03/15/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/benefits)
Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $163,000 to $369,800
Cleveland $150,900 to $295,800
Colorado $163,000 to $319,500
District of Columbia $173,500 to $340,200
Illinois $150,900 to $319,500
Maryland $163,000 to $319,500
Massachusetts $163,000 to $340,200
Minnesota $163,000 to $319,500
New York $150,900 to $369,800
New Jersey $173,500 to $369,800
Washington $173,500 to $340,200
Requesting an Accommodation Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs such as for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009 or send us an email or speak with your recruiter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity Statement (https://www.accenture.com/content/dam/accenture/final/accenture-com/document-3/Accenture-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Statement.pdf#zoom=50)
Accenture is an EEO and affirmative action employer of veterans/individuals with disabilities.
Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Other Employment Statements Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Further, at Accenture a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.
Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.
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