RIS Solution Architect Associate Director

Key Responsibilities Architecture &amp

• 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. ● Define and document standards and guidelines to direct solution delivery teams. ● Ensure finished products conform to architectural principles, governance standards, and client requirements. ● 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 &amp

• Business Development ● 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 &amp

• Gas,Utilities and Energy,Chemicals and Process Industries,Mining and Minerals,Large-scale Manufacturing Preferred Skills &amp

• Technical Expertise ● Strong working knowledge of open source, open standards, and cloud technologies. ● 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. ● 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.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.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

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