Forward Deployed AI Engineer Senior Manager

Accenture

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$132,500–$366,300 / yr
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Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
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TL;DR · Forward Deployed AI Engineer Senior Manager

The Forward Deployed AI Engineer Sr Manager joins a team focused on creating agent-powered workflows for enterprise clients. In this product-minded role, you will work directly with clients and internal teams to translate ambiguous business needs into production-grade AI solutions. You will design, prototype, and deploy end-to-end workflows, including agents and copilots, while serving as the technical bridge between stakeholders. The role requires hands-on experience with platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, SAP, ServiceNow, and Salesforce. To succeed, you must possess deep engineering expertise in Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, or Java, along with skills in API integration, workflow orchestration, and distributed systems. You will solve complex business problems by integrating LLMs into enterprise environments while ensuring security, privacy, and governance standards are met across the entire lifecycle from concept to production.

What you'll do

  • Translate ambiguous business requirements into production-grade AI workflows and technical solutions.
  • Design and implement end-to-end AI solutions integrating LLMs with enterprise platforms like SAP and ServiceNow.
  • Rapidly prototype, iterate, and deploy AI-enabled agents, copilots, and automations into operational environments.
  • Act as the technical bridge between product, engineering, data, and business stakeholders to ensure solution alignment.
  • Architect prompt designs, API integrations, and workflow orchestrations for enterprise systems.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of solutions from initial concept through prototyping to production and iteration.
  • Provide technical leadership on best practices for secure, scalable, and responsible AI deployment.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 10 years of software engineering experience in Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, or Java.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience integrating APIs and building distributed, production systems.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with modern AI/ML platforms like OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar foundation models.
  • Experience with workflow orchestration, agent frameworks, and enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow, Salesforce, or SAP.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience translating high-level business needs into technical designs in large enterprises or professional services firms.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in client-facing communication, including leading technical discussions and workshops under ambiguity.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent (minimum 12 years work experience).
  • Candidates with an Associate’s Degree must have at least 6 years of work experience.

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