Data Architect - Power & Utilities - Senior Manager- Consulting

Data Architect – Power & Utilities – Senior Manager – Consulting

Location: Anywhere in Country

EY is seeking a motivated professional with solid experience in the utilities sector to serve as a Senior Manager who possesses a robust background in Data Architecture, Data Modernization, AI, and Gen AI. The role is dedicated to the Power & Utilities sector, where the successful candidate will craft, deploy, and maintain large‑scale AI‑ready data architectures.

• Lead and deliver one or more data architecture projects, ensuring quality and effective risk management.
• Drive continuous process improvement through research, analysis, and best‑practice adoption.
• Mentor junior team members and guide technical initiatives within a consulting environment.
• Act as the go‑to resource for clients’ data challenges, delivering solutions around data architectures, platforms, and technologies.
• Support new business development efforts by presenting data strategies to senior client stakeholders.

• Technical skills:
  Applications integration, cloud architecture, data architecture design, data integration, data quality, AI/Agentic AI‑driven data operations.
• Experience delivering business use cases in Transmission / Distribution / Generation / Customer.
• Strong relationship management and business development skills.
• Ability to engage senior leaders, shape goals, and define information needs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design and implement data strategies that align with client objectives.
• Lead workshops and design sessions to capture requirements, define use cases, and align on data architecture strategies.
• Design and implement modern data architectures supporting transactional, operational, analytical, and AI workloads.
• Mentor global data architecture and engineering teams, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
• Establish data governance policies, data security, quality, and lifecycle management practices.
• Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies in data architecture and management.

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM required.
• 12+ years of professional consulting experience or technology consulting.
• 12+ years of hands‑on experience architecting, designing, delivering, or optimizing data lake solutions.
• 5+ years’ experience with native cloud products such as Azure or GCP.
• 8+ years of experience mentoring and leading teams of data architects and data engineers.
• In‑depth knowledge of data architecture principles and best practices.
• Experience leading large data engineering teams to build platforms with complex architectures.
• Hands‑on coding experience in Python, Java, or Scala.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and Dev Ops practices for Data Ops.
• Practical understanding of data encryption, access control, and security best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

• Master’s degree in Electrical / Power Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or Machine Learning.
• Experience working at a Big‑4 firm or a major utility.
• Experience with cloud data platforms like Databricks.
• Experience leading and influencing teams with a focus on mentorship.
• Passion for innovation and strategic application of emerging technologies.
• Ability to foster an inclusive environment and empower diverse team members.

Top performers who demonstrate a blend of technical expertise and business acumen, strong client relationships, and the ability to lead teams through change. Emotional agility and hybrid collaboration skills are key.

• Competitive base salary ranging from $144,000 to $329,100 (US) based on location and experience.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, pension, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility; external client service roles recommend 40‑60% in‑person collaboration.
• Flexible vacation policy tailored to personal circumstances.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Apply today and shape your future with confidence.