Products Industry Architect job opportunity at Accenture Plc.

Bachelor's (B.Sc.)

Midrand, South Africa

Midrand....South Africa

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Architects are responsible for designing comprehensive solutions that span the entire product lifecycle. This includes solutions that support ideation, design through manufacturing, supply chain, and customer engagement. This role requires balancing business objectives with technical feasibility, ensuring solutions are scalable, cost-effective, and aligned with industry best practices. Architects must be able to: Guide Business and Solution Architects toward integrated, industry specific solutions. Assess the impact of architectural decisions on complexity, cost, timelines, supportability, and risk. Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles and industry standards. Key Responsibilities Design holistic solutions covering product lifecycle processes, including PLM, ERP, CRM, and digital engagement platforms. Integrate systems of record (ERP, PLM) with systems of engagement (eCommerce, self-service portals, mobile apps). Leverage cloud-native capabilities and modern integration patterns (APIs, microservices) for scalability and resilience. Provide architectural governance and guide teams of 2–10 junior architects; occasionally manage cross-functional teams (developers, testers) within budget constraints. Drive innovation by incorporating emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and data analytics into product-centric solutions. Critical Skills 5+ years experience designing enterprise-scale solutions across functional and technical domains. Proven ability to architect solutions spanning product lifecycle systems and customer-facing platforms. Cloud certification (AWS, Azure, or equivalent) or demonstrated expertise in cloud-native architectures. Strong knowledge of DevOps/DevSecOps, performance optimization, and operational considerations. Experience in documenting designs and securing approvals from governance forums (e.g., design review boards). Ability to engage directly with senior stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions. Preferred Skills Experience in Products Industry (manufacturing, consumer goods, automotive, or similar). Familiarity with PLM systems, ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle), and supply chain integration. Knowledge of customer experience solutions (eCommerce, mobile apps, content management). Enterprise Architecture certification. Exposure to Big Data, AI/ML, IoT, and advanced analytics for product innovation. Keywords for Search “Product Industry Architecture” “Product Lifecycle Management” “Solution Architecture” “Integration” “Microservices” “Cloud” “DevOps” “PLM” “ERP”