Role: Technology Operating Model ManagerLocation: London, Manchester or EdinburghMobility: Up to 100%Career Level: Manager (ML7)Do you enjoy using innovation, and the latest technologies to solve challenges and realise business goals? Do you enjoy working at the intersection of business and technology, where you're engaging with senior clients, engineers and architects, on a daily basis? Are you a critical thinker that is keen to continue exploring the untouched capabilities of technologies such as Cloud, Big Data, AI and Robotics, and how their value can be maximised in a client's landscape.Joining the team means becoming part of a community that serve Accenture's clients with the best and brightest insights regarding technology operating model strategy, design and transformation. Our values include challenging our clients' norms, building trusted relationships, and embracing diversity as a source of creativity and inspiration. Our teams are changing businesses every day using deep industry insights, technology knowledge and innovative ideas. Positioned at the intersection of business, technology and industry, we devise creative new strategies and target operating models, based on trends, insights and data. With an eye for competitive advantage, digital disruption, operating models, and the future workforce, we take on the challenge of designing and implementing transformative business solutions, using the technology to drive business advantage.Your responsibilities as a technology operating model manager will include:Partner with technology and business leaders to architect "how" technology functions unlock business value and agility through the right operating model blueprintCo-creating a client's Technology Operating Model vision, strategy and design - from initial product and platform structures to organisation, governance and process designsShaping value cases to articulate the case for changeShaping implementation approaches and roadmaps, ensuring alignment to wider business objectivesStaying abreast of industry dynamics and the impact of trends on an organisation, to identify and formulate the need for new capabilities and operating model changesAdvising on, designing and implementing modern engineering capabilities including Platform Engineering, DevOps, SRE, Automation, Data & AI and CloudConducting Agile and modern engineering maturity assessments to identify opportunities to improve quality, consistency and speed to marketDeveloping recommendations and translating them into actionable roadmaps for complex and large technology transformations using Lean and Agile enterprise principlesSupporting the creation of methods and processes by area / technology function, to embed new ways of workingProviding insights to clients on common pitfalls during operating model transformation and devising appropriate risk mitigation strategiesLeading and coaching client teams in adopting new operating models and engineering practicesLeading and coaching junior team membersTechnology Experience:Experience designing modern technology operating models or are an engineering professional with a background in Data & AI, DevOps or Platform Engineering that is seeking to pivot their career towards advisory workUnderstand modern IT, Data, AI and Cloud operating model components and methodologiesUnderstand functional architecture and how this informs modern IT operating model structure and designAre curious and passionate about exploring emerging technologies (Cloud Native, Data, AI, Robotics, etc.)Strategic Thinking:Can synthesise business strategies and challenges to inform target technology operating model designCan simplify and explain complex business technology challengesExperience adapting operating model designs to meet varying client industry needsStakeholder Management:Ability to inspire teams as a leader and build consensus in high-pressure situationsAre comfortable co-creating and partnering with technology and business leaders, working through ambiguity to architect the right outcomeHave proven stakeholder management and communication skills, leveraged to influence and persuade client stakeholdersWhat’s in it for youAt Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!LI-EU #LI-MPAbout AccentureAccenture 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.All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, 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.EdinburghType: Full time
Manager, Technology and Innovation in London employer: Accenture
Accenture is an excellent employer for those looking to thrive in a dynamic environment, particularly in the role of Operations Engineer. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with senior colleagues while enjoying flexible work arrangements that promote a healthy work-life balance. The company's commitment to continuous improvement and innovation makes it a rewarding place to build your career.
