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Solution Architect- Water Utilities Find endless opportunities to solve our clients toughest challenges, as you work with exceptional people, the latest tech and leading companies across industries. Practice: Utilities, Industry Consulting, Global Network Areas of Work: Strategy & Consulting | Level: Across level | Location: Gurgaon/Mumbai/Pune/ Bangalore/ Hyderabad | Years of Exp: 10-16 years | Travel Required Explore an Exciting Career at Accenture! Are you an outcome-oriented problem solver? Do you enjoy working on transformation strategies for global clients? Does working in an inclusive and collaborative environment spark your interest? Then, is the right place for you to explore limitless possibilities. The Practice A Brief Sketch As a part of the practice within Accenture's , you will design, build and implement strategies that can help enhance business performance. You will develop specialized expertise"strategic, industry, functional, technical"in a diverse project environment that offers multiple opportunities for career growth. The opportunities to make a difference within exciting client initiatives are limitless in this ever-changing business landscape. Together, let's unlock new value in a disruptive world , with the following initiatives: Analyze and resolve complex challenges in the Water industry, involving thorough evaluation and innovative problem-solving to deliver effective, sustainable solutions Lead the design and architecture of integrated water solutions across the full water value chain, including water supply, treatment, distribution, and wastewater management. Ensure that architectural solutions meet functional requirements, adhere to relevant standards, and contribute to the overall aesthetic and environmental goals of Water Utilities. Collaborate with engineering, operations and IT teams to understand business requirements and constraints and translate them into functional and technical architectures Engage with regulatory authorities, community stakeholders, and other relevant entities to ensure alignment with external standards and expectations Stay informed about local and national building codes, regulations, and environmental standards relevant to water infrastructure Ensure that architectural designs comply with all Water regulatory requirements and contribute to sustainable and environmentally responsible outcomes. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate architectural designs seamlessly into broader project plans. Explore innovative architectural solutions that contribute to the sustainability and resilience of water infrastructure. Integrate environmentally friendly and energy-efficient design principles into architectural solutions. Conduct architecture assessments, identify gaps, and propose solutions to optimize and improve system performance and reliability. Lead the development and implementation of green field and brown field technical solutions, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards. Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot, and provide guidance to developers to ensure high-quality code. Collaborate with project managers and business analysts to estimate project effort and define project timelines. Qualifications Your experience counts! Minimum of 7-10 years Water architecture experience in designing and implementing water projects Expertise in Water domains is mandatory. Examples of water domain - Water SCADA/ Network Management, Water Asset Management, Water Metering, Water OT systems, Water Quality Management, Water Leak Management, Water modelling software (e.g., EPANET, SWMM), Water Regulatory Compliance and Reporting Systems, and Mobile Workforce Management systems Proven track record of working on large-scale water projects Experience with water solution related risk analysis and developing mitigation strategies Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to water management. Strong problem-solving, decision-making capabilities and stakeholder management skills Ability to lead and educate deal teams, demonstrating deep content expertise and articulating the long-term vision for water management projects. Experience in articulating business value and developing the business case of water management solutions. Education Background: Bachelors degree, MBA Degree from Tier-1 College (Preferable) Exposure to Water Utilities clientele is a must Bring your best skills forward to excel in the role: Strong desire to work in technology-driven business transformation The ability to develop technology solutions and value adding propositions and take these to market. Comfort conveying both high-level and detailed information, adjusting the way ideas are presented to better address varying social styles and audiences. Leading proof of concept and/or pilot implementations and defining the plan to scale implementations across multiple technology domains Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills - ability to convey technology and business value propositions to senior stakeholders. Team oriented and collaborative working style, both with clients and those within the organization. Capacity to develop high impact thought leadership that articulates a forward-thinking view of the market. Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and client relationships Demonstrated ability to develop younger talent and build a high performing team. Flexibility to accommodate client travel requirements
