RIS Solution Architect Senior Manager

The Solution Architect is a client-facing role that interprets and translates client requirements into a

solution that can be configured from a standard set of offerings. The Solution Lead operates as a

single point of contact or as part of a team accountable the beginning stage to deal closure, followed by

the transition to the delivery organization(s).

Key Responsibilities:

Understand and translate buyer requirements into a solution offering with approach, plan,

proposal and cost estimate leveraging next gen Hire to Retire processing methods in Talent

acquisition, Employee data management, Performance management, learning management,

Benefits administration, Payroll, etc as per Accenture HR Services offering catalog.

The solution needs to have the right collection of offerings like AI, analytics, Digital

components, point solutions to specific process areas, applications & technology enablers

Prior exposure in understanding or deploying end to end of HR tools and technology landscape

in any one of HRMS/ HCM, Case management tools like Oracle, SuccessFactors, Workday,

ServiceNow, Taleo, Cornerstone, etc…

Participate in scope discussions, solution approach and due-diligence workshops with internal

and client stakeholders.

Prepare the cost estimate, schedule, work plan, resource/sourcing plan

Understand and clearly define the input required to create cost estimates, Preparing the cost

model working with delivery, mobilization, technology, business transformation teams as

applicable

Drive the necessary sign-off of the solution with proper input from the internal group on client

business objectives, industry, risk assessment, budget and preferences

Ensure compliance to the solutioning process, tools, and procedures as defined

Manage the sales team, subject matter experts required during the sales process and the

communication/collaboration with the delivery organization(s)

Direct and coordinate with Legal & Commercial and Pricing teams in areas specific to the

solution to ensure use of standards

Collaborate with the internal groups to provide input to Terms and Conditions and in some

cases accountable for specific contractual terms and conditions

Interface with the delivery organization/s to ensure effective transition, shape services,

collaborate on clear solution assumptions, determine appropriate service delivery locations and

related cost to deliver

Collaborate as a key member of the sales team to represent the solution offering to the client

buyer and other internal Accenture groups

Required Skills:

Primary HR domain Offering Acumen – deep understanding of HR technology & tools

implementation cycle

Strong experience in designing/implementing transformation initiatives in HR and Ability to

build value case based on HR transformation plan

Ability to interact/lead discussions workshops with internal and external senior/top leadership

Strong financial acumen with very strong Microsoft Excel skills

Hire to Retire service delivery configuration

Program / Project Management

Negotiate to close solution components with stakeholders

Value Proposition Development

Story Telling

Service Transition Approach Development

Experience with workforce pricing, and delivery center costing

Preferred / Desired Skills

Pricing Strategy & Execution

Deal Shaping

Win Strategy Development

Global Sourcing Models

Enterprise solution exposure

Professional Skill Requirements:

High performing, energetic

Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.

High level of professionalism and confidence

Comfortable interacting with executives from both Accenture and the client.

Strong interest in driving change

Critical & Analytical thinking

People within the Business Process Outsourcing BPO organization are responsible for the day to

day provision of long term outsourcing services to one or several clients. BPO helps clients develop

and deliver business process innovations with cutting edge outsourcing services. These services

transform enterprises and deliver high performance at lower costs. We offer a full array of business

process outsourcing services founded on operational excellence and cost effectiveness. Our BPO

resources can expect to incorporate skills which support their area of BPO receive ongoing training to

build and extend professional, technical and management skills in all areas enjoy our comprehensive

and generous benefits package.

Accenture s Outsourcing Services workforce is a dedicated team of people who work on outsourcing

engagements. These are long term partnerships with clients for whom we manage and provide

increasingly specialized business operations, such as finance and accounting, IT, applications

development and maintenance, help desk services, and HR. We not only maintain key business

functions for clients, we constantly seek to improve them to help our clients move ahead of the

competition.