Accenture
Edge Delivery Lead
Accenture, Scottsdale, Arizona, us, 85261
We Are:
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and, Interactive, Technology, and Operations services, all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 738,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners, and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com .
You Are:
The Edge Delivery Lead is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of delivering Edge, Distributed Cloud, and on-premise solutions and programs driving digital transformation. You will lead teams through solution design, execution, and deployment, ensuring that each project meets the client’s technical, business, and operational requirements. Your role will combine technical expertise and project management skills to oversee delivery for large-scale Edge computing and digital transformation initiatives, while also leveraging the latest in cloud and Edge technologies to ensure efficiency and success.
As an Edge Delivery Lead, you will work closely with clients to understand their strategic priorities, deployment models, and technical constraints. With this knowledge, you will guide cloud architects, engineers, and developers to design and implement tailored Edge solutions, using cloud platforms and technologies best suited to each client’s needs. Additionally, you will manage the staffing of the project, ensuring that the appropriate resources are in place to deliver high-quality solutions.
The Work:
Manage teams to deliver Edge solutions across a wide range of industries by:
Leading and actively participating in designing, building, and testing infrastructure for Edge, Distributed Cloud, and IoT-focused solutions that reduce cloud costs and enable near-real-time processing.
Developing strategies and solutions for enterprise infrastructure operations, with a focus on leveraging Edge computing to optimize cloud usage and enhance processing efficiency at the edge of the network.
Ensuring detailed documentation for all components of Edge and distributed infrastructure solutions, focusing on long-term maintainability and scalability.
Applying Accenture methodologies, reusable assets, and your expertise to consistently deliver high-quality, scalable Edge solutions.
Delivering regular status reports, both written and oral, to project leadership and clients, ensuring transparency on the progress and risks involved.
Keeping up with emerging Edge computing, IoT, IIoT, and distributed cloud trends, assessing their potential benefits for client environments.
Working with clients to optimize existing systems and processes, while designing alternative solutions for moderately complex problems in Edge and distributed computing architectures.
Aligning project objectives with the strategic direction set by senior management, ensuring that each delivery is on target to achieve broader business goals.
You will be responsible for assembling a high-performing team, managing project delivery timelines, and ensuring the success of defined Edge and IoT solutions in production environments.
Travel may be required, ranging from 25% to 100%, based on business needs and client engagements.
Here’s what you need
Minimum 6+ years' experience leading technical teams in the successful delivery of cloud infrastructure and distributed system projects,
Proven experience in delivering cloud deployment, cloud migration, hybrid-cloud, or IoT projects for large enterprises, including designing distributed architectures.
Expertise in cloud computing technologies, including deep knowledge of the current trends in Edge computing, distributed cloud, and cloud-native application development.
Experience with DevOps and Agile engineering practices, ensuring efficient and scalable delivery of Edge solutions.
Strong background in Technology or Application Architecture projects and deliverables, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
Preferred Skills:
Experience with multiple cloud platforms and their Edge and IoT offerings, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and a deep understanding of how these platforms support Edge deployments.
Hands-on experience deploying systems into production environments, particularly distributed cloud or Edge environments that require high scalability and low-latency processing.
Proven ability to manage large-scale, enterprise-level application architectures, ensuring robust and scalable Edge deployments.
Demonstrated success leading teams in a collaborative, fast-paced, and client-oriented environment, with the ability to work creatively and analytically to solve complex problems.
Expert-level certifications in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud in architect or specialization tracks, or equivalent certifications or similar experience.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with both technical teams and client leadership.
Experience with agile delivery methodologies and a proven ability to deliver complex Edge solutions in an iterative, fast-paced environment.
Experience working in large consulting firms, engineering firms, or cloud providers, with a focus on digital transformation and large-scale infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of Edge computing, IoT, fog-computing, and distributed application architectures, particularly in leveraging these technologies to reduce cloud dependency and optimize costs.
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York or Washington as set forth below.
We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
Information on benefits is here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards)
Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $73,000 to $192,600
Colorado $73,000 to $166,400
District of Columbia $77,700 to $177,200
New York $67,600 to $192,600
Maryland $67,600 to $154,100
Washington $77,700 to $177,200
#LI-NA-FY25
What We Believe
We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.
Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Read more here (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/inclusion-diversity/us-workforce)
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.
All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement (https://www.accenture.com/content/dam/accenture/final/accenture-com/document/Annual-Policy-Statement-Regarding-EEO-2023-Applicant.pdf#zoom=50) .
Requesting An Accommodation
Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009, send us an email (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/contact-us) or speak with your recruiter.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and, Interactive, Technology, and Operations services, all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 738,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners, and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com .
You Are:
The Edge Delivery Lead is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of delivering Edge, Distributed Cloud, and on-premise solutions and programs driving digital transformation. You will lead teams through solution design, execution, and deployment, ensuring that each project meets the client’s technical, business, and operational requirements. Your role will combine technical expertise and project management skills to oversee delivery for large-scale Edge computing and digital transformation initiatives, while also leveraging the latest in cloud and Edge technologies to ensure efficiency and success.
As an Edge Delivery Lead, you will work closely with clients to understand their strategic priorities, deployment models, and technical constraints. With this knowledge, you will guide cloud architects, engineers, and developers to design and implement tailored Edge solutions, using cloud platforms and technologies best suited to each client’s needs. Additionally, you will manage the staffing of the project, ensuring that the appropriate resources are in place to deliver high-quality solutions.
The Work:
Manage teams to deliver Edge solutions across a wide range of industries by:
Leading and actively participating in designing, building, and testing infrastructure for Edge, Distributed Cloud, and IoT-focused solutions that reduce cloud costs and enable near-real-time processing.
Developing strategies and solutions for enterprise infrastructure operations, with a focus on leveraging Edge computing to optimize cloud usage and enhance processing efficiency at the edge of the network.
Ensuring detailed documentation for all components of Edge and distributed infrastructure solutions, focusing on long-term maintainability and scalability.
Applying Accenture methodologies, reusable assets, and your expertise to consistently deliver high-quality, scalable Edge solutions.
Delivering regular status reports, both written and oral, to project leadership and clients, ensuring transparency on the progress and risks involved.
Keeping up with emerging Edge computing, IoT, IIoT, and distributed cloud trends, assessing their potential benefits for client environments.
Working with clients to optimize existing systems and processes, while designing alternative solutions for moderately complex problems in Edge and distributed computing architectures.
Aligning project objectives with the strategic direction set by senior management, ensuring that each delivery is on target to achieve broader business goals.
You will be responsible for assembling a high-performing team, managing project delivery timelines, and ensuring the success of defined Edge and IoT solutions in production environments.
Travel may be required, ranging from 25% to 100%, based on business needs and client engagements.
Here’s what you need
Minimum 6+ years' experience leading technical teams in the successful delivery of cloud infrastructure and distributed system projects,
Proven experience in delivering cloud deployment, cloud migration, hybrid-cloud, or IoT projects for large enterprises, including designing distributed architectures.
Expertise in cloud computing technologies, including deep knowledge of the current trends in Edge computing, distributed cloud, and cloud-native application development.
Experience with DevOps and Agile engineering practices, ensuring efficient and scalable delivery of Edge solutions.
Strong background in Technology or Application Architecture projects and deliverables, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
Preferred Skills:
Experience with multiple cloud platforms and their Edge and IoT offerings, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and a deep understanding of how these platforms support Edge deployments.
Hands-on experience deploying systems into production environments, particularly distributed cloud or Edge environments that require high scalability and low-latency processing.
Proven ability to manage large-scale, enterprise-level application architectures, ensuring robust and scalable Edge deployments.
Demonstrated success leading teams in a collaborative, fast-paced, and client-oriented environment, with the ability to work creatively and analytically to solve complex problems.
Expert-level certifications in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud in architect or specialization tracks, or equivalent certifications or similar experience.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with both technical teams and client leadership.
Experience with agile delivery methodologies and a proven ability to deliver complex Edge solutions in an iterative, fast-paced environment.
Experience working in large consulting firms, engineering firms, or cloud providers, with a focus on digital transformation and large-scale infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of Edge computing, IoT, fog-computing, and distributed application architectures, particularly in leveraging these technologies to reduce cloud dependency and optimize costs.
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York or Washington as set forth below.
We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
Information on benefits is here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards)
Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $73,000 to $192,600
Colorado $73,000 to $166,400
District of Columbia $77,700 to $177,200
New York $67,600 to $192,600
Maryland $67,600 to $154,100
Washington $77,700 to $177,200
#LI-NA-FY25
What We Believe
We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.
Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Read more here (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/inclusion-diversity/us-workforce)
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.
All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement (https://www.accenture.com/content/dam/accenture/final/accenture-com/document/Annual-Policy-Statement-Regarding-EEO-2023-Applicant.pdf#zoom=50) .
Requesting An Accommodation
Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009, send us an email (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/contact-us) or speak with your recruiter.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.