Data Management & Strategy - Oil & Gas - Senior Manager- Consulting - Location O

Overview

Data Management and Strategy - Senior Manager – Oil & Gas Sector. Location: Preferred – Houston, Texas.

EY delivers unparalleled service in big data, business intelligence, and digital analytics. We guide clients through analytics, data governance, and modern data platforms to drive transformation and operational improvement in the oil & gas sector.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead engagement delivery and manage client relationships on a daily basis.
• Develop resource plans and budgets for engagements, ensuring effective engagement economics.
• Define and execute the analytics and data governance strategy for oil & gas clients, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement robust data governance frameworks, including policies, data stewardship models, roles, and accountability across the organization.
• Oversee Master Data Management (MDM), metadata management, and data cataloging practices to ensure data consistency, discoverability, and trust.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, protection, and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), working with Legal, Security, and Risk teams.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of analysts, engineers, and data stewards to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective data architectures to support business intelligence and advanced analytics needs.
• Oversee cloud-based data management platforms and technologies (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, Hadoop) for ingestion, storage, and processing.
• Drive the design and implementation of analytical models, data pipelines, and visualizations to solve complex business problems and generate actionable insights.
• Leverage advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to enhance operational efficiency and reduce cost.
• Translate business initiatives into prioritized use cases with measurable ROI and manage delivery across multiple domains.
• Develop and champion data literacy programs, training, and change management to embed a data-driven culture.
• Communicate analytical findings through dashboards and visualizations tailored to business and technical audiences.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with client stakeholders across operations, IT, engineering, and executive leadership.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and oil & gas domain trends.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• A bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in a quantitative or technical field with prior consulting experience.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in data analytics, data governance, or data strategy, preferably in the oil & gas industry.
• Demonstrated success in deploying analytics solutions across upstream, midstream, and downstream domains.
• Deep knowledge of data governance, data quality frameworks, stewardship models, compliance, and policy creation.
• Experience in Master Data Management (MDM), metadata, lineage tracking, and data catalog tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation).
• Proficiency with data analytics tools and platforms: SQL, Python, R, Power BI, Tableau, Cognite, Palantir, Dataiku, or similar.
• Hands-on experience with big data and cloud platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, Hadoop.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and business domains.
• A valid U.S. driver’s license and willingness to travel to client locations as needed.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Experience deploying data products in areas such as ESG reporting, operational efficiency, or safety compliance in industrial environments.
• Familiarity with data mesh concepts and decentralized data ownership models.
• Certifications in Azure Data Engineer, Snowflake, Databricks or related platforms.
• Experience with Data Office Organization and IT Architecture.
• Familiarity with Digital Fluency and Hybrid Collaboration techniques.
• Strong emotional agility to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics.

What We Look For

We seek individuals who are adaptable, communicative, and committed to continuous learning. You should thrive in a collaborative environment, driving innovation and excellence in every project.

What We Offer You

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package with a competitive base salary and total rewards, including medical and dental coverage, pension/401(k), and paid time off.
• Hybrid work model with a balance of in-person and remote collaboration.
• Flexible vacation policy and accommodation of personal and family needs where possible.

What we offer and EEO information: EY is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit and hire without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable law. EY provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. For accommodation requests, please contact EY’s Talent Shared Services.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

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