Kickstart Your Career as a Technology Design Lead at Accenture!

• Location:  Canberra

• Start Date: Targeted start date of January through to March 2026

• Security Clearance Requirement: Given the secure nature of this role serving Government clients, we are seeking candidates who are Australian Citizens with an active security clearance or are eligible for obtaining security clearance. 

• Remote working: Candidates will be required to be in Canberra office at least 3 days per week. Candidates willing to relocate to Canberra are welcome to apply.

Why Work at Accenture? At Accenture, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive. You'll be part of a dynamic team that is at the forefront of innovation, working on exciting projects that make a real impact. You'll work closely with clients to understand their needs and develop solutions that meet their business objectives. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds and learn from the best in the industry. You'll be working in a dynamic delivery environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities.

Role Description

As the Technology Design Lead, you will oversee the design and functional delivery of projects. You will guide cross-functional teams to turn business goals into effective design and system solutions. You will lead, inspire, mentor your team members and work closely with stakeholders from business and IT. You will make sure that business needs match the detailed design and functional requirements. You are responsible for managing resources, ensuring quality, and communicating clearly to deliver scalable, user-focused results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Teams: manage and guide small teams, offering mentorship and support to promote professional growth, and ensuring a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Project Planning and Management: Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables. Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. Contribute to change requests impact assessment, estimation and planning. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

• Stakeholder Facilitation and Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders. Facilitate regular status updates, workshops, and meetings to ensure alignment and transparency. Manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns proactively

• Solution Design: Lead the design of solution design specification that align with business requirements and technical constraints. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure seamless integration of functional and technical components. Develop design documents, process flows, and solution blueprints. This also includes demonstrated ability to resolve design issues as they arise during the delivery lifecycle.

• Requirements Management: Gather, analyse, and document business requirements in collaboration with stakeholders. Translate requirements into functional specifications and user stories. Ensure traceability of requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

What We’re Looking For

• Team Players: You enjoy collaborating with others and working in a diverse team environment. 

• Problem Solvers: You have strong analytical skills and enjoy tackling complex challenges. 

• Innovative Thinkers: You are always looking for new and better ways to do things. 

• Comfortable with Ambiguity: You are okay with ambiguity, as no two days may be the same in Consulting!  

• Great Communicators: You have strong communication skills and able to facilitate large workshops.

• Strong Organisers: You excel at managing competing priorities and aligning business objectives with technical demands.

• Excellent Relationship Builders: You build strong relationships with stakeholders and handle disputes well. You work closely with clients to understand their needs and create solutions that fit them.

• Adaptability: You are familiar with traditional waterfall as well as Agile, Scrum, and SAFe methodologies

• Strong Leaders:  You have proven your leadership by successfully managing small teams of 8 or more people, overseeing projects efficiently, and juggling multiple tasks and priorities in fast-paced environments.

• Relevant Skills:  you are skilled at using tools such as Azure DevOps, JIRA, and Confluence for project delivery. You understand system architecture, databases, and integrations. You have hands on experience with APIs, data mapping, and system interfaces

• Australian Citizenship: Australian citizenship is required for this role. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree – preferably in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in functional consulting, solution design, or similar roles.

• 3+ years of experience leading small teams.

• Certifications such as PMP, CBAP, ITIL, or domain-specific certifications (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Salesforce) are a plus.

• Experience in Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies is highly desirable.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.

• Career Growth: We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development, so you can grow your career and reach your full potential.

• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to help you achieve it.

• Impactful Work: You'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that make a real impact on our clients and the world.

Join Us and Make a Difference: At Accenture, we believe in the power of technology to create positive change. With us, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that make a real impact on our clients and the world. You'll be part of a team that is passionate about

innovation and committed to making a difference. Apply now and start your exciting career with us!

Benefits of working at Accenture:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave

• Long & short-term career break opportunities

• Structured career development program

• Local and international career opportunities.

• Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™

• Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.

• We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!

All our consulting professionals receive comprehensive training covering business acumen, technical and professional skills development. You’ll also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills

faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.

Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employee of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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