What are the responsibilities and job description for the Red Hat Business Group Americas CTO position at Accenture?
We Are:
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You Are:
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Red Hat Business Group is the senior executive responsible for defining and driving the overall technology strategy for the Red Hat relationship. This role ensures that technology investments support business objectives, enable innovation, and strengthen the organization’s competitive position across global or regional markets.
The Work:
Technical Deal Origination, Pre-Sales, Thought Leadership, Enablement, Technical Leadership
Guide early technical discovery and solution direction shaping for priority opportunities, aligning client needs and target architectures with Red Hat platform strategy and Accenture methodologies; evaluate alternative solution options across technical, business, and delivery dimensions to ensure opportunities are strategically sound, commercially viable, and positioned to strengthen competitive advantage before entering formal pre‑sales.
Guide and oversee pre‑sales solutioning activities for priority opportunities, including shaping solution approaches, validating scope and estimates, and articulating technical value propositions; ensure alignment between client requirements, Red Hat platform capabilities, and Accenture delivery models to support competitive, differentiated pursuits entering formal sales cycles.
Contribute to technology thought leadership by shaping and sharing strategic perspectives on Red Hat–enabled platforms, architectures, and innovation trends; provide informed input into points of view, client discussions, and internal forums to support market positioning, differentiate Accenture offerings, and influence technology strategy across regions and markets.
Enable sales, solutioning, and delivery teams by translating Red Hat platform strategy and architectural direction into reusable guidance, assets, and narratives; support consistent execution through alignment on methods, partner plays, and solution patterns to scale capability and accelerate high‑quality pursuits across markets.
Provide technical leadership across priority initiatives by setting architectural direction, guiding technical decision‑making, and advising stakeholders on platform, integration, and delivery considerations; ensure solutions align with Accenture standards, partner strategies, and long‑term technology objectives while enabling consistent, high‑quality execution across markets.
Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.
Here’s What You Need:
A minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience in Hybrid Cloud platforms including infrastructure, application development including GenAI architecture, covering both functional and technical aspects and client interlock covering solution shaping and expertise with the Red Hat TechStack
Minimum of 3 years of specialized experience supporting Financial Services environments, including exposure to industry specific requirements, regulatory considerations, and enterprise scale operating models.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
Professional Skills Requirement:
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and adaptability in dynamic
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We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 05/31/2026.
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Salary : $122,700 - $270,600