Senior Manager - Assurance Technology & AI Data Readiness

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentive

Flex leave (8 weeks)

Parental leave (26 weeks)

Job summary

EY in Sydney seeks a Senior Manager - Assurance Technology & AI Data Readiness to bridge business priorities with technology strategy and financial governance, shaping value from technology investments. You’ll lead AI Data Readiness engagements, assess data governance and operating models, and develop roadmaps for responsible AI adoption at scale.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement across Oceania with flexible options.

Qualifications

• Strong technology leadership and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience managing technology portfolios, budgets or governance processes.
• Knowledge of data management, data governance, AI readiness and emerging technology trends.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key link between Assurance, Client Technology and Finance, translating business priorities into technology roadmaps, investment plans and clear governance outcomes.
• Provide transparency and challenge over technology expenditure, budgets and cost allocations, while developing business cases and strengthening accountability for benefits realisation.
• Lead and support AI Data Readiness engagements, facilitating executive workshops, assessing data and operating model maturity, and developing prioritised roadmaps that accelerate responsible AI adoption.

Job description

Senior Manager - Assurance Technology & AI Data Readiness

Location: Sydney

Other locations: Primary Location Only

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.

Senior Manager - Assurance Technology & AI Data Readiness

The opportunity

As our Senior Manager, Assurance Technology & AI Data Readiness, you’ll connect business priorities, technology strategy and financial governance to help the Assurance practice realise greater value from technology investments. You’ll also help grow and deliver AI Data Readiness services, enabling clients to assess their data, governance and operating models and build practical roadmaps for AI adoption at scale.

This is a hybrid position based in one of our EY offices across Oceania. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Act as the key link between Assurance, Client Technology and Finance, translating business priorities into technology roadmaps, investment plans and clear governance outcomes.
• Provide transparency and challenge over technology expenditure, budgets and cost allocations, while developing business cases and strengthening accountability for benefits realisation.
• Lead and support AI Data Readiness engagements, facilitating executive workshops, assessing data and operating model maturity, and developing prioritised roadmaps that accelerate responsible AI adoption.

Skills and attributes for success

Critical to success in this role are:

• Strong technology leadership and stakeholder management experience, with the ability to operate across business, finance and technology functions.
• Commercial experience assessing technology investments, budgets and cost allocation models, supported by sound technology governance and portfolio management capability.
• Knowledge of data management, data governance, AI readiness and emerging technology trends, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to senior executives.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Experience leading technology transformation or digital enablement initiatives in a large, complex and collaborative organisation.
• Experience managing technology portfolios, budgets or governance processes and developing investment recommendations.
• Experience supporting AI, data or analytics programs, including data quality, governance, ownership, architecture or operating model assessments.
• Experience working directly with external clients in an advisory or consulting environment, including workshops, proposals or go-to-market activities.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family‑friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender‑neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally ey.com/au/benefits
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation depending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders – past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous .

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

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