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

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The opportunity You will help our clients enable better business outcomes while working in the rapidly growing Power & Utilities sector. You will have the opportunity to 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 have the opportunity to lead transformative technology projects and programs that align with our organizational 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 specialized knowledge in project and program delivery methods, including Agile and Waterfall, will be instrumental in coaching others and proposing solutions to technical constraints. Your Key Responsibilities Effectively manage and deliver one or more processes, solutions, and projects with a focus on quality and effective 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. As Data Architect – Manager, design, architect, and present findings and solutions, leading more junior team members, and working with a wide variety of clients to sell and lead delivery of technology consulting services. Serve as a trusted advisor, engaging senior business leaders to understand and shape their goals 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, 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 to enhance our capabilities. Skills and Attributes for Success Applications Integration Cloud Computing and Cloud Computing Architecture Data Architecture Design and Modelling Data Integration and Data Quality AI/Agentic AI driven data operations Experience delivering business use cases in Transmission, Distribution, Generation, and Customer. Trusted advisor to senior decision makers and internal EY teams. Engage with senior business leaders to understand and shape business and analytic needs. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define data requirements. Organize and lead workshops and design sessions with stakeholders. Lead design and implementation of modern data architectures. Direct and mentor global data architecture and engineering teams. Establish data governance policies, including data security, quality, and lifecycle management. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data architecture and management. 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 in architecting, designing, delivering, or optimizing data lake solutions 3+ years’ experience with native cloud products 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 Demonstrated experience leading large data engineering teams to design and build complex platforms Hands‑on experience designing end‑to‑end architectures and pipelines that deliver data efficiently and reliably Proficiency in data modelling techniques and architectural design patterns (Data Fabrics, Data Mesh, Lake Houses, Delta Lakes) Manage complex data analysis, migration, and integration of enterprise solutions to modern platforms Previous hands‑on coding skills in Python, Java, or Scala Ability to design scalable data solutions that optimize performance Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration Experience with Git and DevOps practices for data engineering workflows (DataOps) Practical understanding of data encryption, access control, and security best practices Experience leading Infrastructure and Security engineers and architects Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills Data Security, Database Management, Enterprise Data Management, Metadata Management Ontology Design and Systems Design Ideally, you’ll also have Master’s degree in Electrical / Power Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Machine Learning, or comparable experience Experience working at a Big 4 or a major utility Experience with cloud data platforms like Databricks Experience in leading and influencing teams with a focus on mentorship and professional development A passion for innovation and the strategic application of emerging technologies Ability to foster an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives Building and Managing Relationships Client Trust and Value and Commercial Astuteness Communicating With Impact and Digital Fluency What We Offer You Comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including base salary ranging from $125,500 to $230,200 across all geographic locations in the US. In New York City, Washington State, and California (excluding Sacramento), the base salary range is $150,700 to $261,600. Total Rewards includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Hybrid work model: most client‑serving roles will work on site 40–60% of the time. Flexible vacation policy, granting you control over your time off based on personal circumstances, as well as paid holidays, winter/summer breaks, personal/family care leave, and other leaves of absence. EY | Building a better working world 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, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. 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