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Business Architecture Associate Director

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In short

Accenture is seeking a Business Architecture Associate Director in Abu Dhabi to lead complex transformation engagements. This senior-level, full-time role involves defining future-state operating models, governance frameworks, and enterprise technology strategies for clients. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, driving business transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead business architecture and operating model transformation initiatives for complex organizations.
  • Define project scope, requirements, business capabilities, governance structures, and target operating models.
  • Develop business cases, proof of concepts, strategic roadmaps, and implementation plans.
  • Drive enterprise transformation programs from strategy through execution.
  • Establish governance frameworks, project controls, risk management processes, and performance measurement structures.
  • Collaborate with executive stakeholders to align business objectives, technology capabilities, and transformation priorities.
  • Support business process optimization, organizational design, and change management initiatives.
  • Lead PMO and program governance activities to ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
  • Oversee estimation, planning, budget management, resource planning, and delivery assurance activities.
  • Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and operational challenges across transformation programs.
  • Support business development activities, proposal creation, solution shaping, and client presentations.
  • Mentor and lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, Finance, Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum 12 years of professional experience in Business Architecture, Strategy & Consulting, Program Management, Risk Management, Digital Transformation, PMO, or Enterprise Transformation.
  • Proven experience leading complex transformation programs and strategic initiatives.
  • Expertise in Risk Management, Governance, Estimation, Planning, and Business Process Design.
  • Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and cross-functional teams.
  • Experience developing operating models, governance frameworks, and transformation roadmaps.

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree or MBA preferred.
  • PMP®, PgMP®, PMI-RMP®, PRINCE2®, Agile, Scrum, TOGAF, or equivalent certifications.
  • Strong knowledge of PMBOK and project delivery methodologies.
  • Experience leading PMO, Project Controls, Program Governance, or Enterprise Transformation initiatives.
  • Experience in Infrastructure, Capital Projects, Construction, Utilities, Energy, Real Estate, or Public Sector transformation programs.
  • Knowledge of PMIS and enterprise platforms such as Oracle Primavera Unifier, Primavera Cloud, P6, SAP, Power BI, Oracle Fusion, Salesforce, or similar solutions.
  • Experience designing target operating models, digital operating models, and governance structures.
  • Strong business architecture, strategic planning, and organizational transformation capabilities.

Benefits

  • Offer a transparent, fast paced career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues.
  • Benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools.
  • Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards.
  • Access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends.
  • Opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live.
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Company

Accenture

Job Posted

4 days ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Qualification

Bachelor, Master

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