Data Architect - Power & Utilities - Manager- Consulting

Data Architect - Power & Utilities - Manager
- Consulting - Location OPEN

Join EY as a Data Architect in the Power & Utilities sector. In this role you will deliver end‑to‑end data architecture solutions, lead teams, and act as a trusted advisor to senior client leaders.

You will help clients achieve better business outcomes while working in a rapidly expanding sector. You will lead transformative technology projects, manage timelines and budgets, and coach teams in Agile and Waterfall delivery methods.

In this pivotal role you will manage and deliver multiple data‑architecture projects, drive continuous improvement, mentor team members, and act as a trusted advisor to senior client leaders.

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Applications Integration
• Cloud Computing and Cloud Computing Architecture
• Data Architecture Design and Modeling
• Data Integration and Data Quality
• AI/Agentic AI‑driven data operations
• Experience delivering business use cases in Transmission / Distribution / Generation / Customer
• Become a trusted advisor to clients’ senior decision makers in data strategy and analytic technology solutions
• Engage with senior business leaders to understand and shape goals and analytic requirements
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Data Scientists, Business Analysts, IT) to define data requirements and implement strategies
• Organize and lead workshops and design sessions with stakeholders to capture requirements and align on data architecture strategies
• Lead the design and implementation of modern data architectures for transactional, operational, analytical, and AI solutions
• Direct and mentor global data architecture and engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Establish data governance policies and practices, including security, quality, and lifecycle management
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending innovations to enhance capabilities

• A Bachelor’s degree required in STEM
• 8+ years professional consulting experience in industry or technology consulting
• 8+ years hands‑on experience in architecting, designing, delivering or optimizing data lake solutions
• 3+ years’ experience with native cloud products and services such as Azure or GCP
• 5+ years of experience mentoring and leading teams of data architects and data engineers
• In‑depth knowledge of data architecture principles and best practices, including data modeling, warehousing, lakes, and integration
• Experience leading large data engineering teams to design and build complex platforms and downstream applications
• Hands‑on experience designing end‑to‑end architectures and pipelines that collect, process, and deliver data efficiently
• Proficiency in data modeling techniques and design patterns (Data Fabrics, Data Mesh, Lake Houses, Delta Lakes)
• Manage complex data analysis, migration, and integration of enterprise solutions to modern platforms
• Previous coding skills in Python, Java, or Scala
• Ability to design scalable data solutions while optimizing performance
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and Data Ops practices
• Practical understanding of data encryption, access control, and security best practices
• Experience leading infrastructure and security engineers in platform build
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
• Data Security, Database Management, Enterprise Data Management, Metadata Management, Ontology Design, and Systems Design knowledge

• Master’s degree in Electrical / Power Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Machine Learning or related experience
• 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 and professional development
• A passion for innovation and strategic application of emerging technologies to solve real-world challenges
• The ability to foster an inclusive environment and empower team members
• Skills in Building and Managing Relationships, Client Trust and Value,…