Data Architect - Power & Utilities - Manager- Consulting

Overview

Data Architect - Power & Utilities – Manager (Consulting) – Location OPEN. EY is seeking a motivated professional with solid experience in the utilities sector to serve as a Manager who possesses a robust background in Data Architecture, Data Modernization, end-to-end data capabilities, AI, Gen AI, Agentic AI, preferably with a power systems / electrical engineering background and having delivered business use cases in Transmission / Distribution / Generation / Customer.

The ideal candidate will have a history of working for consulting companies and be well-versed in the fast-paced culture of consulting work. This role is dedicated to the utilities sector, where the successful candidate will craft, deploy, and maintain large-scale AI data ready architectures.

You will help our clients enable better business outcomes while working in the rapidly growing Power & Utilities sector. You will lead and develop your skill set to keep up with the ever-growing demands of the modern data platform. During implementation you will solve complex analytical problems to bring data to insights and enable the use of ML and AI at scale for your clients.

This is a high growth area and a high visibility role with plenty of opportunities to enhance your skillset and build your career.

As a Manager in Data Architecture, you will lead transformative technology projects and programs that align with EY’s strategy to achieve impactful outcomes. You will provide assurance to leadership by managing timelines, costs, and quality, and lead both technical and non-technical project teams in the development and implementation of cutting-edge technology solutions and infrastructure. Your knowledge in project and program delivery methods, including Agile and Waterfall, will be instrumental in coaching others and proposing solutions to technical constraints.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the effective management and delivery of one or more processes, solutions, and projects, with a focus on quality and effective risk management. You will drive continuous process improvement and identify innovative solutions through research, analysis, and best practices. Manage professional employees or supervise team members to deliver complex technical initiatives, applying your deep expertise to guide others and interpret issues to recommend quality solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead Data Architect – Manager with expert understanding of data architecture and data engineering; design, architect, and present findings and solutions; lead more junior team members; work with clients to sell and deliver technology consulting services.
• Be the go-to resource for understanding clients’ problems and respond with methodologies and solutions anchored around data architectures, platforms, and technologies.
• Help win new business for EY. Act as a trusted advisor with broad understanding of digital transformation initiatives, analytic technology landscape, industry trends and client motivations.
• Engage with senior business leaders to understand goals and information needs and analytic requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data requirements, design solutions, and implement data strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Organize and lead workshops and design sessions with stakeholders to capture requirements, understand use cases, personas, processes, brainstorm solutions, and align on data architecture strategies and projects.
• Lead the design and implementation of modern data architectures supporting transactional, operational, analytical, and AI solutions.
• Direct and mentor global data architecture and engineering teams; foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establish data governance policies including data security, quality, and lifecycle management.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies; recommend innovations to enhance capabilities.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree in STEM
• 8+ years professional consulting experience in industry or technology consulting
• 8+ years hands-on experience architecting,…