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Global Capability Center Strategy Technology Lead/Principal Director

Accenture
Accenture Salary
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/20/2026
Accenture is a leading solutions and services company that helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed across the enterprise, bringing together the talent of our approximately 786,000 people, our proprietary assets and platforms, and deep ecosystem relationships. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. Through our Reinvention Services we bring together our capabilities across strategy, consulting, technology, operations, Song and Industry X with our deep industry expertise to create and deliver solutions and services for our clients. Our purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity, and we measure our success by the 360° value we create for all our stakeholders. Visit us at accenture.com.

The Global Capability Center (GCC) Technology Lead / Principal Director is an offering-first practitioner responsible for shaping the technology strategy and system architecture that enable successful GCC design and setup. In this role you will provide technology expertise across client opportunities, responding to market demand while driving consistent, scalable, and integrated technology solutions

Responsibilities include:


  • Support client origination, sales, and the delivery of GCC/GBS setup engagements at headquarters, bringing deep expertise in enterprise technology, digital platforms, and system interoperability.
  • Working closely with solution teams and client stakeholders, assess the current technology landscape, define future-state architectures, and recommend technology solutions that align with the target operating model and business objectives.
  • Contribute to enterprise transformation programs with impact at HQ, ensuring technology decisions support broader transformation goals.
  • Ability to travel up to 50%


  • Basic Qualifications


  • Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience organization design, operating models, and large-scale business transformation within Global Capability Center (GCC) strategy.
  • Minimum of 5 years of expertise in designing and scaling technology operating models, digital delivery organizations, platform-led transformation initiatives within GCC/GBS environments.
  • Minimum of 1 year leveraging AI-enabled platforms, digital tools, automation technologies, and data-driven insights to improve business outcomes.


  • Preferred Qualifications:


  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence C-suite and senior business leaders across global organizations.


  • 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 as set forth below.

    We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 08/31/2026.

    Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

    U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

    Role Location Annual Salary Range

    California $150,900 to $387,800

    Cleveland $150,900 to $387,800

    Colorado $150,900 to $387,800

    District of Columbia $150,900 to $387,800

    Illinois $150,900 to $387,800

    Maine $150,900 to $387,800

    Maryland $150,900 to $387,800

    Massachusetts $150,900 to $387,800

    Minnesota $150,900 to $387,800

    New York $150,900 to $387,800

    New Jersey $150,900 to $387,800

    Virginia $150,900 to $387,800

    Washington $150,900 to $387,800

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