About the Job
Accenture is seeking a Technology Strategy / Enterprise Architect Manager specialized in Utilities to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving a structured approach to identifying and solving complex technology business problems, ultimately leading to strategic insights that enhance our clients' operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive a rigorous approach to identifying and solving intricate technology business challenges, generating actionable insights.
- Identify and prioritize value creation opportunities at the intersection of business and technology based on assessment activities.
- Lead small engagements or streams of work end-to-end, ensuring client satisfaction, value delivery, team management, and financial oversight.
- Identify and nurture business opportunities while supporting business development efforts until successful sales closure.
- Collaborate with clients and within Accenture to align business and technology priorities effectively.
- Develop content knowledge and contribute proactively to technology strategy operations and community practices.
- Lead the creation of thought leadership assets that provide innovative insights and recommendations in relevant technology strategy domains.
- Interact with senior management at both client and Accenture levels to steer recommendations and secure buy-in on critical issues.
Key Skills
- Strong data-driven consulting skills with a focus on business and technology value realization.
- Ability to operate independently and determine methods and procedures for assignments.
- Experience managing team efforts either at a client site or internally within Accenture.
- Deep understanding of core technology strategy offerings, including IT & Digital technology strategy, enterprise architecture, operating models, data & analytics, and cloud solutions.
- Demonstrated experience in technology advisory and/or implementation, particularly in the Utilities sector.
- In-depth knowledge of the Utilities value chain, industry trends, application portfolios, and relevant digital use cases (e.g., predictive maintenance, advanced digital metering, etc.).
- Proactive business knowledge acquisition beyond the technical domain, potentially through an MBA.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 8 years of work experience, with at least 5 years in IT/Digital technology strategy.
- Proven consulting experience, or strong in-house IT/Digital strategy and enterprise architecture experience.
- Arabic language skills are a plus; fluency in English is required.
Why Join Us?
We offer a dynamic and transparent approach to career progression, focusing on your strengths and providing continuous coaching from senior colleagues. You will have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts tackling significant challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools. We provide flexible work arrangements, a competitive benefits package, and access to state-of-the-art technology, enabling you to enhance your skills while contributing to the latest business trends. Additionally, you will have the chance to positively impact the communities in which we operate.
If this sounds like the ideal role for you, we encourage you to apply.
