Associate Director of Systems Architecture

About the Position

Associate Director of Systems Architecture

Accenture Song | Media & Technology | Melbourne

At Accenture Song, we bring together creativity, data, and technology to help organizations reinvent how they connect with customers and drive growth. We’re looking for an Associate Director of Systems Architecture to help shape the platforms, integrations, and workflows that enable our media, data, and operational teams to work as one.

Responsibilities

Systems Architecture & Integration

• Design, connect, and orchestrate systems and tools supporting media, data, and operational delivery
• Lead the technology relationship with DeltaX, acting as the connection between Accenture Song and DeltaX across system design and integration
• Integrate planning, buying, reporting, and analytics platforms into a connected technology ecosystem
• Develop connectivity between tools using APIs, Python, coding, and workflow automation
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows and improve interoperability across platforms

Technology Development & AI

• Design and implement scalable system architectures built for automation and AI integration
• Establish and maintain agentic AI systems that improve efficiency, data flow, and creative delivery
• Evaluate emerging technologies and determine where they can strengthen the broader technology ecosystem
• Build an adaptable architecture capable of evolving as platforms and technologies change

Data & Reporting Infrastructure

• Build dashboards, reporting layers, and visualization capabilities that make information actionable
• Integrate first-party and third-party data sources to support automated reporting and measurement
• Maintain data accuracy, integrity, and governance across connected systems
• Partner with Analytics and Operations teams to create reporting workflows capable of operating at scale

Technology Leadership & Enablement

• Partner with internal teams to understand business and system requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Provide technical guidance across product, media, and operations
• Establish clear documentation across tools, APIs, and automation processes
• Support teams in understanding and effectively using the technology ecosystem
• Encourage experimentation, problem-solving, and continual improvement across the technology stack

Requirements

• Significant experience designing and managing interconnected systems, tools, and workflows
• Strong knowledge of APIs, integrations, and system architecture principles
• Hands-on capability with Python, coding, and automation scripting
• Experience implementing AI frameworks or agentic systems, ideally within marketing or media environments
• Strong dashboard development, data visualization, and reporting capability
• Experience working with data connectors and analytics tools
• An understanding of data quality, integrity, and governance
• The ability to translate business challenges into practical technical architectures
• Confidence working across technical and non-technical teams

We Offer

• Opportunity to shape how media, data, operations, and technology connect
• Introduction of automation and emerging AI capabilities
• Building an architecture that can evolve with the business

About the Company

At Accenture Song, systems aren't simply infrastructure. They enable creativity, intelligence, and growth. You’ll have the opportunity to shape how media, data, operations, and technology connect, introducing automation and emerging AI capabilities while building an architecture that can evolve with the business.

The future of marketing won't be powered by platforms alone. It will be architected for reinvention.

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