Job Description

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.


We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.


"Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." -

Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a team:

We are seeking an experienced

Identity and Access Lead Business Architect

to join our growing

Security and Digital Identity Practice

.


In this pivotal , you will be responsible for

defining, designing, and driving the business and technology architecture

for enterprise and customer identity and access management (IAM/CIAM) transformations. You will work across clients, industry verticals, and technology ecosystems to develop strategic IAM roadmaps that align business priorities, regulatory requirements, and user experience goals.


You will also play a key in

leading RFPs, solution design, and proposal responses

, ensuring that Accenture's IAM offerings are competitive, scalable, and value-driven. This is both a strategic and hands-on leadership position, requiring a blend of business acumen, architectural expertise, and consultative leadership.

Strategic Leadership & Business Architecture

Develop and implement

IAM and CIAM strategies

that align with clients' digital transformation, compliance, and customer experience goals. Define target operating models, capability frameworks, and governance structures for enterprise and customer identity domains. Translate business requirements into actionable IAM blueprints and technology roadmaps. Advise senior business and technology leaders on identity maturity, risk management, and investment prioritization. Drive alignment between business strategy, architecture design, and technology execution.

RFPs, Solutioning & Proposal Leadership

Lead and support RFPs, bids, and client proposals

, developing end-to-end IAM solution architectures and responses. Define technical and business solution components, delivery approaches, and pricing models for proposals. Collaborate with sales, offering, and delivery teams to shape

winning solution narratives and competitive responses

. Participate in client orals, demos, and executive presentations to position Accenture as a trusted IAM advisor. Contribute to the development of reusable solution assets, frameworks, and accelerators to support future pursuits.

Consulting & Delivery Excellence

Lead

IAM, PAM and CIAM strategy engagements

, from discovery and assessment through roadmap and implementation. Provide architectural oversight and quality assurance throughout project delivery. Collaborate with technology teams to ensure delivered solutions meet business, security, and compliance requirements. Promote best practices and reusable components across IAM programs. Mentor and upskill junior consultants and architects within the practice.

Partner & Ecosystem Management

Build and maintain relationships with

leading IAM technology providers

(e.g., Okta, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, Microsoft Entra ID, SailPoint, CyberArk). Co-create go-to-market propositions and joint solutions with alliance partners. Leverage partner technologies to strengthen Accenture's IAM service offerings. Stay abreast of emerging IAM trends, standards (OIDC, OAuth2, SAML, FIDO2), and regulatory requirements (GDPR, PSD2, NIS2).

Financial & Operational Leadership

Support business growth through pipeline development, proposal leadership, and client relationship management. Contribute to P&L performance, including forecasting, budgeting, and profitability management. Optimize delivery resources and drive innovation within the IAM capability area. Track performance metrics and provide leadership insights to senior management.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in

Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business, or a related field

.

12+ years

of professional experience in

Identity and Access Management

, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, or digital transformation. Proven experience

leading solution design and RFP responses

for large-scale IAM or CIAM programs. Strong understanding of IAM concepts including authentication, authorization, federation, identity lifecycle, privileged access, and customer identity management. Hands-on familiarity with key IAM technologies such as

Okta, Ping, ForgeRock, Microsoft Entra ID, SailPoint, and CyberArk

. Demonstrated ability to align business goals with IAM architecture and implementation strategies. Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills at executive level.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree or MBA. Professional certifications such as

CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, or SABSA

. Experience managing or supporting

consulting P&L, business development, or go-to-market activities

. Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures and cloud identity (Azure, AWS, GCP).

What's in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!


Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries -- powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at www.accenture.com


Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.


Accenture reserves the right to close the role should a suitable applicant be found. Closing date 10/02/2026.


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