Operations Solution Architect Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Accenture • St. Louis, MO

1d • $112,900 - $338,300

About The Position

Accenture is seeking an Operations Solution Architect Senior Manager to design and implement complex, outcomes-driven solutions for clients, with a focus on supply chain managed services. The role combines deep supply chain functional expertise, commercial judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders. The position is client-facing and involves leading discussions at the C-suite level, advising on business challenges, and translating client needs into solutions that use Accenture’s people, processes, technology, and AI capabilities.

The role serves as a single point of contact, or works as part of a team on larger deals, and is accountable from the initial sales stage through deal closure and transition to delivery. It involves architecting end-to-end solutions across supply chain functions, coordinating internal and client stakeholders, developing commercial and contractual components, and ensuring a clear handover to service transition and operations teams. The position also applies knowledge of AI and agentic tools to identify opportunities for intelligent automation and AI-enabled workflows in supply chain operating models. Travel may be required and can vary from 0 to 100% based on business and client needs.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience as a Solution Architect, Business Consultant, or in a similar role within supply chain, operations, or managed services, with hands-on knowledge across planning, fulfillment, logistics, and aftersales services.
• At least 2 years of experience in Supply Chain As-a-Service or supply chain managed services.
• At least 2 years of experience in business development, sales strategy, and/or proposal development.
• At least 2 years of experience with outsourcing, solution planning, and deal shaping.
• At least 1 year of working knowledge of supply chain technology platforms such as SAP (S/4HANA, IBP), Blue Yonder, o9 Solutions, and Oracle SCM Cloud, including the ability to discuss integration requirements, system connectivity, and platform roles in managed services operating models.
• At least 1 year of demonstrated proficiency using AI tools such as Claude, Gemini, GPT, or Copilot in day-to-day work, and understanding of how AI and agentic solutions can be applied to supply chain operating models.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years of work experience); candidates with an associate’s degree must have at least 6 years of work experience.
• Ability to work in a client-facing environment and lead conversations with senior and C-suite stakeholders.
• Travel may be required, varying from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree such as an MBA or equivalent.
• Knowledge of source-to-pay functions, including strategic sourcing, category management, procure-to-pay, tail spend management, and accounts payable.
• Experience with Negotiate to Close and Win Strategy Development.
• Value Proposition Development and Business Case Development.
• Solution Configuration and Solution Planning for Outsourcing Methodology.
• Pricing Strategy and Execution.
• Service Transition and Solution Realization methodology.
• Understanding of automation and agentic AI trends in the supply chain and operations marketplace.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced expertise in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end solutions for large-scale managed services deals across planning and forecasting, materials planning, sales and operations planning, order management and fulfillment, logistics coordination, inventory analysis, warranty and aftersales services, reverse logistics, and master data management.
• Lead client discovery and requirements-gathering sessions, demonstrating domain expertise and connecting client challenges to deliverable solutions.
• Coordinate Accenture talent, processes, technology platforms, AI, and agentic tools to develop commercially viable, operationally sound solutions aligned with client outcomes.
• Manage industry group and vertical relationships, senior client buyer interactions, and functional owner engagements for the designated solution.
• Drive solution sign-off, incorporating input on client objectives, industry context, risks, budget, and preferences.
• Manage sales teams and subject matter experts during the sales process, and coordinate with the delivery organization.
• Coordinate with legal, commercial, and regulatory teams to ensure solution components meet standards and contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with industry groups and verticals on terms and conditions and, in some cases, take accountability for specific contractual terms.
• Develop cost model estimates with delivery organizations and pricing and commercial teams.
• Align the final solution architecture, statement of work, schedules, and other contractual documents with final terms and conditions.
• Identify service transition and operations leadership contacts and ensure an appropriate solution-plan handover for closed deals.
• Apply knowledge of AI and agentic tools to identify opportunities for intelligent automation, AI-assisted workflows, and autonomous process agents in client solutions.
• Stay current on supply chain managed services trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, bringing market perspectives to client engagements.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior