RIS Solution Architect Associate Director

About Accenture – Supply Chain & Engineering Accenture's Supply Chain & Engineering practice helps clients transform how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed — smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. We help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving, blending real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. As part of the Infrastructure & Capital Projects team within Supply Chain & Engineering, you'll work alongside project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists to redefine how the world gets built. Because "good enough" builds the past — we're here to build what's next. Role Overview As a Solution Architect for Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you will define and drive architectural solutions for complex capital project programs — from inception through delivery. You will bridge business strategy and technical execution, providing architectural and digital transformation leadership across engineering, procurement, construction, and fabrication environments. You will guide senior stakeholders and project teams in adopting scalable, fit-for-purpose architectures that accelerate project performance, reduce risk, and improve outcomes across the full project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Solution Design • Define creative solutions for business problems, holistically addressing functional and non-functional requirements. • Define architectural roadmaps for systems and business services across capital project lifecycles. • Effectively describe solutions using industry-standard modelling notations • Define and document standards and guidelines to direct solution delivery teams. • Ensure finished products conform to architectural principles, governance standards, and client requirements. • Provide architectural and technical leadership across multi-disciplinary project teams. Project & Program Management • Manage and implement assigned projects from inception through to completion (internal title: Project Management III). • Rapidly implement fit-for-purpose processes (build-as-you-execute) and practical tools for planning and execution covering scope, cost, schedule, and risk management. • Implement fit-for-purpose project management and reporting frameworks. • Manage fabrication and machining jobs across a mix of Build-to-Print and Design-Build project models. • Coordinate closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Production teams throughout delivery. • Manage customer deliverables, schedules, and project milestones while matching internal capacity, resources, and budget (as-quoted cost). • Develop new project or program plans and expectations in consultation with stakeholders, including clients, and delegate deliverables appropriately. • Determine and manage human and material resources required to complete assigned projects successfully. • Formulate resource allocation strategies and distribute work and budgets accordingly. • Exercise authority in managing the work and controlling project delivery per project plans. • Review and ensure adherence to overall scope, schedule, and budget. • Identify risks and establish mitigation strategies and contingency plans. • Monitor and report on performance against project requirements, milestones, budgets, quality measures, and KPIs; address issues with corrective actions. • Evaluate project effectiveness by consulting with clients and key stakeholders. • Establish and deliver progress reports, proposals, and presentations to project teams, client executives, and operations leadership. • Lead scope change negotiations and oversee ongoing quality control. • Define success criteria and communicate them to all involved parties throughout the project and program lifecycle. Thought Leadership & Business Development • Contribute to practice development through thought leadership and development of innovative services and offerings. • Participate in business development activities, bids, and development of innovative offerings. • Participate in thought leadership around Architecture and Digital Transformation for capital-intensive industries. Basic Qualifications • 10+ years of experience in Project Management or Solution Architecture within capital project environments. • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science, or equivalent). • Recognized Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. • Experience managing small and large-scale EPC projects ($1M–$100M+). • Experience managing projects under a variety of contracting models, including lump sum, T&M, and cost-reimbursable. • Experience in heavy industrial sectors is an asset: • Oil & Gas • Utilities and Energy • Chemicals and Process Industries • Mining and Minerals • Large-scale Manufacturing Preferred Skills & Technical Expertise • Strong working knowledge of open source, open standards, and cloud technologies. • Good understanding of architectural concepts, methodologies, and approaches. • Excellent working knowledge of design patterns and modelling notations • Good knowledge of integration techniques, architecture patterns, and non-functional drivers. • Strong experience leading development or engineering teams from a design and technical basis. • Quality Assurance skills to assess the quality and completeness of deliverables. • Knowledge and demonstrable experience of both traditional and agile delivery methods. • Experience working in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. • Experience managing projects where items are designed, engineered, and then built. • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and proficiency in Project Management software (e.g. MS Project, Primavera P6). • Comfortable working onsite or on the fabrication floor. Key Competencies • Proven ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimal leadership input. • Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities. • Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, technology-driven environment. • Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize project risks. • Demonstrated capability to supervise, delegate, and develop team capacity. • Tact to perceive and resolve conflict and tension within cross-functional teams. • Effective leadership of multi-resource Project Management teams. • Demonstrated functional acumen to align solutions with client goals and industry best practices. • Proven success in providing on-site leadership by motivating teams to meet project goals and milestones. • Strong executive presence — skilled in engaging and presenting to CxO-level stakeholders. What's In It For You At Accenture, in addition to a