Solution Architect Associate Director
Accenture, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Summary
The Solution Architect translates client requirements into a standard solution offering deal approach, solution plan (staffing plan, high level schedule, etc.) and cost estimate leveraging standard process methods, deliverables and the right collection of offerings. At least five years of hands-on software development experience and / or technical leadership is preferred.
Role consists of: Collaborate with the Program Directors, Go to market and overall Accenture Team to plan and architect the overall delivery architecture and capabilities to support the service offerings. Sponsor/lead initiatives to deploy new architecture and capabilities across the teams as required for service offerings. Interact with the delivery organization(s) to ensure effective transition, shape services, collaborate on clear solution assumptions, and determine appropriate service delivery locations and related cost to deliver. Ensure that delivery architecture is implemented according to policies/standards and solution is benchmarked against other Accenture deals. Soft Skills:
A keen planner and strategist with skills in identifying client/ business process needs and conceptualizing business solutions for achieving corporate goals. Efficient in mapping business requirements by interacting with senior management and stakeholder-clients. Coordinating with internal sales, sales support, and service resources to align solution design with prospect's business requirements. Mentor and grow intermediate technical talent. Proficient written / verbal communication skills using English, including the ability to explain complex ideas to others with varying levels of expertise throughout the organization and with potential business partners. Proficient ability to balance short and long-term business and technology objectives and to make trade-off decisions as needed. Technical Skills:
High level of technical design preparation, suggesting changes to the developers to have the best practices incorporated in design. Analyzing applications to be changed for particular business requirements. IT Pre-Sales functions encompassing preparation of technical & commercial proposals. Working with other members in the development team to determine changes and enhancement in solution scope. Interfacing with clients for the gathering of business requirements, conducting system analysis and finalizing technical / functional specifications and high level design documents for the project; contributing to the design, development, testing and troubleshooting of the application(s). Proficient ability to architect solutions that are robust, scalable, and maintainable. Proficient ability to analyze new technology and recommend adoption to address complex issues. Proficient ability to leverage external resources to solve problems. Provision estimates, develop overall implementation solution plans, and serve as a lead as required, to implement the setup, customization and integration efforts. Knowledge in basic financial terms to provide indicative pricing / cost on solutions. Oversee aspects of project life cycle, from initial kickoff through requirements analysis, design and implementation phases for projects within the solution area. Assist in troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and solution implementation within multiple technology areas. Consult and advise development teams on software development best practices. High degree of knowledge and experience in Digital Technologies (web, mobile, etc). Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, with focus on complex calculations to back up solutions. Basic Qualifications:
12+ years of experience in Solution Architecture and Planning. 12+ years of experience in designing and developing solutions that meet client needs.
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 03/30/2026.
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
Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $163,000 to $434,000
Cleveland $150,900 to $347,200
Colorado $163,000 to $375,000
District of Columbia $173,500 to $399,300
Illinois $150,900 to $375,000
Maryland $163,000 to $375,000
Massachusetts $163,000 to $399,300
Minnesota $163,000 to $375,000
New York $150,900 to $434,000
New Jersey $173,500 to $434,000
Washington $173,500 to $399,300
About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services-creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world's 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. Visit us at www.accenture.com
What We Believe
We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.
Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Read more here
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.
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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.
The Solution Architect translates client requirements into a standard solution offering deal approach, solution plan (staffing plan, high level schedule, etc.) and cost estimate leveraging standard process methods, deliverables and the right collection of offerings. At least five years of hands-on software development experience and / or technical leadership is preferred.
Role consists of: Collaborate with the Program Directors, Go to market and overall Accenture Team to plan and architect the overall delivery architecture and capabilities to support the service offerings. Sponsor/lead initiatives to deploy new architecture and capabilities across the teams as required for service offerings. Interact with the delivery organization(s) to ensure effective transition, shape services, collaborate on clear solution assumptions, and determine appropriate service delivery locations and related cost to deliver. Ensure that delivery architecture is implemented according to policies/standards and solution is benchmarked against other Accenture deals. Soft Skills:
A keen planner and strategist with skills in identifying client/ business process needs and conceptualizing business solutions for achieving corporate goals. Efficient in mapping business requirements by interacting with senior management and stakeholder-clients. Coordinating with internal sales, sales support, and service resources to align solution design with prospect's business requirements. Mentor and grow intermediate technical talent. Proficient written / verbal communication skills using English, including the ability to explain complex ideas to others with varying levels of expertise throughout the organization and with potential business partners. Proficient ability to balance short and long-term business and technology objectives and to make trade-off decisions as needed. Technical Skills:
High level of technical design preparation, suggesting changes to the developers to have the best practices incorporated in design. Analyzing applications to be changed for particular business requirements. IT Pre-Sales functions encompassing preparation of technical & commercial proposals. Working with other members in the development team to determine changes and enhancement in solution scope. Interfacing with clients for the gathering of business requirements, conducting system analysis and finalizing technical / functional specifications and high level design documents for the project; contributing to the design, development, testing and troubleshooting of the application(s). Proficient ability to architect solutions that are robust, scalable, and maintainable. Proficient ability to analyze new technology and recommend adoption to address complex issues. Proficient ability to leverage external resources to solve problems. Provision estimates, develop overall implementation solution plans, and serve as a lead as required, to implement the setup, customization and integration efforts. Knowledge in basic financial terms to provide indicative pricing / cost on solutions. Oversee aspects of project life cycle, from initial kickoff through requirements analysis, design and implementation phases for projects within the solution area. Assist in troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and solution implementation within multiple technology areas. Consult and advise development teams on software development best practices. High degree of knowledge and experience in Digital Technologies (web, mobile, etc). Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, with focus on complex calculations to back up solutions. Basic Qualifications:
12+ years of experience in Solution Architecture and Planning. 12+ years of experience in designing and developing solutions that meet client needs.
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 03/30/2026.
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
Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $163,000 to $434,000
Cleveland $150,900 to $347,200
Colorado $163,000 to $375,000
District of Columbia $173,500 to $399,300
Illinois $150,900 to $375,000
Maryland $163,000 to $375,000
Massachusetts $163,000 to $399,300
Minnesota $163,000 to $375,000
New York $150,900 to $434,000
New Jersey $173,500 to $434,000
Washington $173,500 to $399,300
About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services-creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world's 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. Visit us at www.accenture.com
What We Believe
We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.
Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Read more here
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, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable 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
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.