IBM Mainframe Modernization Solution Architect

We Are: Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the worldu2019s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen servicesu2014creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 790,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. A leading partner to the worldu2019s major cloud providers, including AWS, Azure, and Google and Private Cloud leaders like IBM, Dell, HPE, RedHat. The formation of Accenture Cloud First, with a $3 billion investment over three years, demonstrates our commitment to deliver greater value to our clients when they need it most and offers huge growth opportunities for you Our Cloud First group of more than 150,000 cloud professionals delivers a full stack of integrated cloud capabilities across data, edge, integrated infrastructure and applications, deep ecosystem skills, culture of change along with a deep industry expertise to shape, move, build and operate our clientsu2019 businesses in the cloud. To accelerate our customers transformation leveraging omni cloud, we combine world-class learning and talent development expertise; deep experience in cloud change management; and cloud-ready operating models with a commitment to responsible business by design u2014 with security, data privacy, responsible use of artificial intelligence, sustainability and ethics and compliance built into the fundamental changes Accenture helps companies achieve. Visit us at You Are: The Mainframe Ecosystem Solution Architect is responsible for supporting sales and delivery phases of complex client transformation initiatives focused on modernization within legacy mainframe environments. This role drives proactive opportunity origination in collaboration with Market Development Directors and Client Account Leads, creates awareness of Accentureu2019s mainframe modernization capabilities, and acts as a trusted technical advisor for clients undergoing large-scale core system transformation. The architect serves as a dedicated point of contact for mainframe modernization topics, working closely with internal delivery teams, ecosystem partners, and client stakeholders to design and execute modernization strategies that reduce technical debt, improve agility, and enable digital transformation. (30% client work; 30% Asset Development; 30% Origination activities) The Work:Support pre-sales, solution shaping, and early delivery phases of mainframe modernization opportunities. Proactively originate and shape modernization opportunities in collaboration with client account teams and market leadership. Define and communicate mainframe modernization strategies, including re-hosting, refactoring, re-engineering, and hybrid coexistence approaches. Design end-to-end target architectures that integrate legacy mainframe systems with distributed platforms. Act as a thought leader on mainframe modernization, contributing to internal enablement, client workshops, and executive-level discussions. Collaborate with ecosystem partners (e.g., IBM, modernization tool vendors) to define joint solutions and go-to-market motions. Provide technical guidance on risk management, migration sequencing, data modernization, and operational resilience. Support governance and quality assurance during delivery, ensuring alignment with agreed architecture and business outcomes. Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements. Hereu2019s What You Need: + A minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience experience in Mainframe Modernization and integration with the Hybrid Cloud and use of Linux One + Integration with Public Cloud platforms, covering both functional and technical aspects with hands on experience in the Modern Mainframe versions (16 and 17). + Minimum of 7 years experience supporting pre-sales, solution shaping, and early delivery phases of mainframe modernization opportunities. + Minimum of 5 years experience designing end-to-end target architectures that integrate legacy mainframe systems with cloud-native and distributed platforms. + Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associateu2019s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience 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. 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Created: 2026-03-11