Senior Manager - Data Architect

EY Podnikatel roku; Dubai; On-site; AED 367,000 - 478,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Manager Data Architect to spearhead enterprise-wide data architecture initiatives. You will lead design efforts for cloud data platforms and mentor teams while engaging directly with C-suite leaders. Ideal candidates should have 10+ years in data architecture with proven expertise in cloud platforms and data governance. The position offers competitive salary and leadership growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Performance bonus

Opportunities for leadership growth

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in data architecture or engineering.
• Proven experience with cloud-native data platforms.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Architecture Strategy and design modern data platforms.
• Collaborate with business units to understand and fulfill data needs.
• Mentor a team of data engineers and solution architects.

Skills

Cloud-native data platforms

ETL / ELT tools

Data governance tools

Big data technologies

Data modeling

API management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Informatica

Talend

Snowflake

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manager Data Architect

Department: FaaS - Digital Finance - Data & AI

Reports To: Director / Partner Data & AI Practice

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide data architectures driving our clients digital and AI transformation initiatives. Based in Dubai you will work with C‑suite leaders and technical teams to architect scalable, secure, and business‑aligned data ecosystems across industries including government, financial services, energy and retail.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Data Architecture Strategy :
• Define enterprise and solution‑level data architecture strategies.
• Design modern data platforms (data lakes, warehouses, lakehouses) on cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Champion data mesh, data fabric or other advanced architectural patterns.
• Engage with Business & Technology Stakeholders :
• Collaborate with business units to understand their data needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Support data governance, security, lineage and catalog initiatives in partnership with Data Officers and CDOs.
• Architecture Delivery & Oversight :
• Guide design of scalable data pipelines (batch / real‑time), master data management and analytics layers.
• Oversee data platform modernization and cloud migration programs.
• Provide architectural governance and quality assurance throughout project lifecycle.
• Team Leadership & Capability Building :
• Mentor and manage a team of data engineers and solution architects.
• Contribute to internal knowledge assets, accelerators and reusable frameworks.
• Client Engagement & Business Development :
• Support pre‑sales and proposal activities by shaping data architecture solutions.
• Build trusted relationships with client executives and technology teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field.
• 10 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering or information management.
• Proven experience with :
• Cloud‑native data platforms (e.g. Azure Synapse, Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery).
• ETL / ELT tools (e.g. Informatica, Talend, dbt).
• Data governance tools (e.g. Collibra, Alation, Purview).
• Big data and streaming technologies (e.g. Kafka, Spark).
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, API management, security / privacy frameworks (e.g. GDPR, NDMO).
• Experience in leading multi‑disciplinary teams in complex consulting or enterprise environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in cloud (Azure, AWS or GCP) architecture or data engineering.
• Experience working in the GCC region with clients in public sector banking or oil & gas.
• Familiarity with AI / ML lifecycle and integration of data platforms with analytics / ML pipelines.

What We Offer

• Competitive tax‑free salary and performance bonus.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge data transformation projects in the region.
• Fast‑paced collaborative and diverse working environment.
• Opportunities for leadership growth and continuous learning.

Employment Type: Advisor

Vacancy: 1