AI Capability Senior Manager

Introduction

We are looking for a visionary AI Lead with a strong background in AI architecture and consulting to join our Software & Platform Engineering (S&PE) capability within Accenture Technology. In this senior role, you will help us define and implement our AI adoption strategy across the capability, ensuring clear governance, frameworks, and skills to apply AI responsibly and effectively.

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

You will also contribute to shaping our AI offering, aligning assets and expertise so that Accenture can position itself as a trusted partner for clients. In addition to this internal focus, you will work directly with clients on complex transformation programs, bringing both an AI and architecture perspective to ensure successful project delivery.

Your team

Accenture Technology leverages design thinking, industry insights and the latest digital and Security methodologies to help clients innovate, grow and improve their businesses. Our expertise, capabilities and experience mean that our clients (including some of the biggest brands in the world) trust us to find the right solutions for their needs.

Together with our talented international colleagues, we focus on connecting the needs of businesses with the new possibilities that come with technological progress. Because that's where the real challenges are: inventing and testing things that have never been tried before, getting new applications ready for roll-out, and ultimately guiding clients to select and implement the right technologies – including state of the art Security solutions - to transform their businesses.

About the Role

As an AI Lead Architect, you will:

• Define and oversee the AI adoption strategy within S&PE, including governance, ways of working, and responsible AI practices.
• Shape the S&PE AI offering, creating assets, accelerators, and delivery models that can be leveraged across industries.
• Identify and develop the AI skill set needed within the capability to support future delivery projects (training, recruitment, knowledge sharing).
• Shaping and delivering complex client projects by providing an AI/architecture perspective, ensuring solutions are scalable, compliant, and aligned with client needs.
• Drive strategic relationships across the AI ecosystem to accelerate innovation and impact.
• Act as a leader in AI within S&PE, fostering innovation and contributing to internal and client-facing discussions.
• Contribute to sales and opportunity shaping by bringing an AI architecture viewpoint.

Job Qualifications

Your background:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data/AI, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT architecture and consulting.
• Strong expertise in AI, data platforms, and cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Proven experience in defining and implementing technology strategies or governance frameworks.
• Experience supporting client-side delivery with an AI/architecture perspective.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English + French OR Dutch.
• Experience with AI frameworks, AI ethics, or compliance (nice to have).
• Familiarity with AI delivery models in complex organizations (nice to have).
• Experience in capability building (training, recruitment, mentoring) (nice to have).

Certifications:

• Cloud certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, or equivalent).
• AI/ML certifications (Microsoft, AWS, Google, or other recognized providers).
• TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification.

Our Offer

Accenture is an incredible place to work - and keep learning. By joining us, you’ll become part of a global company with a world-class brand and reputation. Besides the work we do for our clients, we’re really proud of our vibrant, diverse workplace culture: we believe in openness and honesty, fairness and equality, common sense and realism. We want to get to know the real you and help you explore and grow - whatever it is you're great at. So you will always have lots of learning opportunities (formal and informal) to improve your role-specific skills and expertise. xqknzec Besides our high-profile, challenging projects and our nurturing work environment, we offer excellent employee benefits, including:

• 20 + 12 holidays (Belgium) / 26 days of Holidays (Luxembourg)
• Laptop and smartphone
• Hospitalization insurance and extensive group insurance package
• Bonus program
• Training & learning opportunities
• Different mobility options
• Flexrewards: decide on your rewards package with our flexible benefits tool
• Discount program: get discounts at your favorite (online) shops
• Employee shares purchase plan
• And many more!