Data Architect - Power & Utilities - Senior Manager- Consulting

Data Architect - Power & Utilities - Senior Manager
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AI & Data - Data Architecture – Senior Manager – Power & Utilities Sector

EY seeks a motivated professional with solid experience in the utilities sector to serve as a Senior Manager possessing 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 has a history of working for consulting firms and is 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.

• Effective management and delivery of one or more processes, solutions, and projects, focusing on quality and risk management.
• 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, guiding others and interpreting internal/external issues to recommend quality solutions.
• Apply depth of expertise as a Data Architect – Senior Manager to design, architect, present findings and solutions, lead junior team members, and work with diverse clients to sell and lead delivery of technology consulting services.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, building credibility and expertise in data strategy and analytic technology solutions.
• Engage with senior business leaders to shape goals, information needs and analytic requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Data Scientists, Business Analysts, IT) to define data requirements, design solutions, and implement data strategies aligning with client objectives.
• Organize and lead workshops and design sessions with stakeholders to capture requirements, understand use cases, personas, key business 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 fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establish data governance policies and practices, including data security, quality and lifecycle management.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data architecture and management, recommending innovations and improvements.

• Technical skills:
  Applications integration, cloud computing & architecture, data architecture design and modelling, 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.
• Trusted advisor to senior decision makers, establishing credibility in data strategy and analytic technology solutions.
• Engage with senior business leaders to understand and shape goals.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Data Scientists, Business Analysts, IT) for data requirements, solutions, and strategy.
• Organize & lead workshops, design sessions, and alignment on data architecture strategies.
• Lead design and implementation of modern data architectures, supporting transactional, operational, analytical, AI solutions.
• Direct & mentor global data architecture and engineering teams, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Establish data governance policies and practices.
• Stay current with industry trends, recommending innovations.