Data Architect - Aerospace, Defense & Mobility - Senior Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN

EY; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 329,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Flexible vacation policy

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plans

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Manager in Data Architecture who will lead innovative technology projects and provide solution delivery aligned with strategic goals. You will manage a variety of responsibilities including risk management, team leadership, and collaboration with clients to enhance their data strategies.

The ideal candidate should have a strong technical foundation and substantial experience in data engineering, cloud computing, and project management, with a track record of successful data architecture implementations.

This position offers a compensation package that recognizes your contribution to building a better working world.

Qualifications

• 12+ years professional consulting experience in industry or technology consulting.
• 12+ years hands-on experience in architecting, designing, delivering or optimizing data lake solutions.
• 5+ years’ experience with native cloud products and services such as Azure or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Manage timelines, costs, and quality of technology projects.
• Drive continuous process improvement and identify innovative solutions.
• Design and implement modern data architectures for various solutions.

Skills

Technical Skills Applications Integration

Cloud Computing and Cloud Computing Architecture

Data Architecture Design and Modelling with experience in Unified Namespace

Data Integration and Data Quality

AI/Agentic AI driven data operations with experience in MCP

Physical AI and robotics simulation and/or implementation

Experience delivering business use cases in Supply Chain / Manufacturing / Customer Growth

Strong relationship management and business development skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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 build a better working world.

The opportunity

You will help our clients enable better business outcomes while working in the rapidly growing automotive and aerospace 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 Senior 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. You will have the opportunity to be face to face with external clients and build new and existing relationships in the sector. 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

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the effective management and delivery of one or more processes, solutions, and projects, with a focus on quality and effective risk management. You will drive continuous process improvement and identify innovative solutions through research, analysis, and best practices. Managing professional employees or supervising team members to deliver complex technical initiatives, you will apply your depth of expertise to guide others and interpret internal/external issues to recommend quality solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

As Data Architect – Senior Manager, you will have an expert understanding of data architecture and data engineering and will be focused on problem‑solving to 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. You will be the go‑to resource for understanding our clients’ problems and responding with appropriate methodologies and solutions anchored around data architectures, platforms, and technologies. You are responsible for helping to win new business for EY. You are a trusted advisor with a broad understanding of digital transformation initiatives, the analytic technology landscape, industry trends and client motivations. You are also a charismatic communicator and thought leader, capable of going toe‑to‑toe with the C‑level in our clients and prospects and willing and able to constructively challenge them.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Technical Skills Applications Integration
• Cloud Computing and Cloud Computing Architecture
• Data Architecture Design and Modelling with experience in Unified Namespace
• Data Integration and Data Quality
• AI/Agentic AI driven data operations with experience in MCP
• Physical AI and robotics simulation and/or implementation
• Experience delivering business use cases in Supply Chain / Manufacturing / Customer Growth.
• Strong relationship management and business development skills.
• Become a trusted advisor to your clients’ senior decision makers and internal EY teams by establishing credibility and expertise in both data strategy in general and in the use of analytic technology solutions to solve business problems.
• Engage with senior business leaders to understand and shape their goals and objectives and their corresponding information needs and analytic requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Data Scientists, Business Analysts, and IT teams) to define data requirements, design solutions, and implement data strategies that align with our clients’ objectives.
• Organize and lead workshops and design sessions with stakeholders, including clients, team members, and cross‑functional partners, 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.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree required in STEM
• 12+ years professional consulting experience in industry or in technology consulting.
• 12+ years hands‑on experience in architecting, designing, delivering or optimizing data lake solutions.
• 5+ years’ experience with native cloud products and services such as Azure or GCP.
• 8+ years of experience mentoring and leading teams of data architects and data engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and professional development.
• In‑depth knowledge of data architecture principles and best practices, including data modelling, data warehousing, data lakes, and data integration.
• Demonstrated experience in leading large data engineering teams to design and build platforms with complex architectures and diverse features including various data flow patterns, relational and no‑SQL databases, production‑grade performance, and delivery to downstream use cases and applications.
• Hands‑on experience in designing end‑to‑end architectures and pipelines that collect, process, and deliver data to its destination efficiently and reliably.
• Proficiency in data modelling techniques and the ability to choose appropriate architectural design patterns, including Data Fabrics, Data Mesh, Lake Houses, or Delta Lakes.
• Manage complex data analysis, migration, and integration of enterprise solutions to modern platforms, including code efficiency and performance optimizations.
• Previous hands‑on coding skills in languages commonly used in data engineering, such as Python, Java, or Scala.
• Ability to design data solutions that can scale horizontally and vertically while optimizing performance.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes for managing data workloads.
• Experience in version control systems (e.g. Git) and knowledge of DevOps practices for automating data engineering workflows (DataOps).
• Practical understanding of data encryption, access control, and security best practices to protect sensitive data.
• Experience leading Infrastructure and Security engineers and architects in overall platform build.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Data Security and Database Management
• Enterprise Data Management and Metadata Management
• Ontology Design and Systems Design

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Master’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical Systems Engineering, Computer science, Robotics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Machine Learning or commensurate professional experience.
• Experience working at big 4 or a major manufacturer.
• 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 to solve real‑world challenges.
• The ability to foster an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and empowers team members.
• Building and Managing Relationships
• Client Trust and Value and Commercial Astuteness
• Communicating With Impact and Digital Fluency

What We Look For

We are looking for top performers who demonstrate a blend of technical expertise and business acumen, with the ability to build strong client relationships and lead teams through change. Emotional agility and hybrid collaboration skills are key to success in this dynamic role.

What We Offer You

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $144,000 to $329,100. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $172,800 to $374,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client‑serving roles to work together in person 40‑60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?

Apply today. EY accepts applications for this position on an on‑going basis.

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