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

EY; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 329,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401(k) and health benefits

Job summary

EY is seeking a senior data architecture leader to deliver complex data lake solutions, guide multi‑disciplinary teams, and drive data strategy for clients across Power & Utilities and other sectors.

You will design scalable data architectures, mentor engineers, and help win new business through trusted advisory services, working within a hybrid client model across the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM required.
• 12+ years of professional consulting experience in industry or technology consulting.
• 12+ years of 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 mentoring and leading teams of data architects and data engineers.
• Deep knowledge of data architecture, modelling, warehousing, lakes, and data integration.
• Experience leading large data engineering teams to design and build platforms.
• Hands-on experience designing end-to-end data architectures and pipelines.
• Proficiency in data modelling techniques and design patterns (Data Fabrics, Data Mesh, Lake Houses, Delta Lakes).
• Experience with containerization for data workloads and DevOps for DataOps.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver data architecture initiatives with a focus on quality and risk management.
• Drive continuous process improvement and innovative solutions through research and best practices.
• Mentor and lead data architects/engineers across global teams.
• Oversee design and implementation of modern data architectures supporting transactional, analytical, and AI solutions.
• Communicate with senior leaders and align data strategies with client goals.
• Win new business by acting as a trusted advisor and understanding client motivations.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Data Modelling

Data Integration

AI/Data Analytics

Leadership

Client Engagement

Data Governance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Project Management

Security & Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Azure

GCP

Databricks

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Location: Anywhere in Country

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.

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. You will 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 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 will help win new business for EY and act as a trusted advisor with a broad understanding of digital transformation initiatives, the analytic technology landscape, industry trends and client motivations. You will communicate effectively to senior leaders and challenge them constructively.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Technical Skills: Applications Integration
• Cloud Computing and Cloud 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
• Strong relationship management and business development skills
• Trusted advisor to clients’ senior decision makers and internal EY teams
• Engage with senior business leaders to understand and shape goals and information needs
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Data Scientists, Business Analysts, IT teams) to define data requirements, design solutions, and implement data strategies
• 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 qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree in STEM
• 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
• 8+ years of experience mentoring and leading teams of data architects and data engineers
• 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
• Hands‑on experience in designing end‑to‑end architectures and pipelines that collect, process, and deliver data 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 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 / Power Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Machine Learning or commensurate professional experience
• Experience working at 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 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 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.

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.

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