Job DescriptionRole Title:SeniorSalesforceSolution Architect -InsuranceLocation:London, UKSalary:Competitive salary and package dependent on experienceLevel: Senior ManagerAccenture is a leading global professional services company,providinga broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities acrossall ofthese services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industryexpertise, diverse skillsetsand next-generation technology to each business challenge.
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Julie Sweet, Accenture CEOAbout the Accenture Salesforce Business Group:Accenture hasestablisheda global commitment to Salesforce called the Salesforce BusinessGroup(SFBG);a focused executive-level effortbetween Salesforce and Accenture, to turbo-charge our joint business, anddeliveroutstandingcustomer experiences for our clients.You will be part of anexcitingenvironment- we have the energy and pace of astart-up,mergedwiththe stability of awell-establishedSalesforcecapability(Accenturehas been delivering Salesforce-powered transformation for over 15 years).
The Accenture Salesforce Business Group exists to help our clients create the best customer and employee experiences on the planet. We do this byleveragingthe best aspects of our deep knowledge of how to modernise organisations' selling, service and operational functions across all key industries. With deep knowledge of the power of Salesforce’s multiple cloud offerings, we help clients transform their employee and customer experiences. We believe that for organisations to be digital on the outside they must first optimise how they run their business with a clean digital core on which to conduct their operations. As a major global user of Salesforce ourselves we lead by example and area great exampleof how we have modernised our sales,forecastingand commercial governance with Salesforce tools.
You will learn,growand advance in an innovative culturethatthriveson shared success and diverse ways of thinking. It is in that way that we believe that our customers will get the best results from their partnership with us. Ifyou’relooking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be your role.Aspart of our global team,you'llbe working withcutting-edgetechnologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.
WithinAccenture, the Salesforce Insurance practice is a strategic growth priority. We partner withtier oneinsurers to modernise core customer, policy, and claims journeys using Salesforce Industries, Financial Services Cloud, and cloud-native architectures at scale.
What we are looking for:We areseekinga senior, client-facing Salesforce Solution Architect specialising in Insurance. This is a lead architecture role, owningend to endsolution design for complex insurance transformations, shaping client strategy, and guiding delivery teams through execution.
You will be trusted to define target-state architectures, influence stakeholders, and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable, enterprise-grade Salesforce solutions.
The ideal candidate will have a strong backgroundwithininsurance (either retailP&C,Healthor Large Commercial) and deep experienceonhow toleverageSalesforce& industry solutionsfor value.You know how to use Salesforce to creatively design, prototype and implement solutions for your client’s unique challenges.This is a lead roleand requires a deep understanding of the insurance industry and the ability to design and implement innovative solutions on Salesforce that meet our clients' needs.
As aSolution Architect, you will:- Own the end-to-end solution architecture for Salesforce Financial Services Cloud and Salesforce Industries (Vlocity)-based insurance transformations, from discovery through delivery.
- Lead client stakeholders to gather needs andtranslate them into technical solutionswhile ensuringsolutions are scalable,secureand aligned withinnovativeindustry practices.
- Develop your leadership and consulting skills whilst delivering Salesforce at scale. Deliver measurable client value in some of the most dynamic and challenging environments
- Act as a recognised insurance domain authority within the Accenture Salesforce practice, shaping offerings, patterns, and point-of-view for the market.
- Influence Salesforce roadmap discussions, internal architecture standards, and client transformation strategies within the insurance sector.
- Gainadditionalskills in Salesforce, solutions, project management, and client engagement through practical experience and training.
QualificationWe are looking for experience in the following:- Experience as an architect in the insurance industrywhere you haveleadanorganisationand teams through design phases and producing target architecture.
- Demonstrated experience with senior technology and business stakeholders - i.e. CTO, Enterprise Architects, ‘Head of’ business divisions.
- Extensive experience withFinancial Services Cloud,Salesforce Industries /Vlocityfor Insurance
- Experience architecting solutions across multiple Salesforce clouds and downstream systems in complex insurance environments.
- Experience architecting solutions across multiple Salesforce clouds and downstream systems in complex insurance environments.
- Experience addressing key architecture concerns (scalability, performance, security, availability, etc.) in the context of Salesforceand ecosystem technologies.
- Excellent communication (written and oral), presentation skills, interpersonal skills, andmanagement skills
- Relevant Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Application Architect, Salesforce Certified Platform Developer,OmnistudioorformerVlocitycertificationsvalued).
Qualifications:- Proventrack recordof successful Salesforce Industries /Vlocityor Financial Services Cloudimplementations.
- Typically8+ years’ experience in Salesforce or enterprise solution architecture roles, with significant exposure to insurance transformations.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Set yourself apart:- Pre-sales solution architecture experience (including solution shaping, and delivery estimation and planning) highly valued.
- Showyour insuranceor financial servicesindustry-specific knowledge and experienceleveragingleading Salesforce and ecosystem industry solutions.
- Salesforce Application Architect, System Architect, Technical Architect (CTA)and/or Solution Architect certificationsrecognise your talent
- Active Salesforce community participation andthought leadership highlyregarded.
- Experience contributing to architecture standards, accelerators, or industry propositions is highly valued.
What’s in it for youAt Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 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 will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.
Closing Date for Applications 01/05/2025
Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
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