EY
Data Architect - Power & Utilities - Manager- Consulting - Location OPEN
EY, Greenville, South Carolina, us, 29610
Data Architect - Power & Utilities - Manager- Consulting - Location OPEN
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AI & Data - Data Architecture – Manager – Power & Utilities Sector EY is seeking a motivated professional with solid experience in the utilities sector to serve as a Manager who possesses a robust background in Data Architecture, Data Modernization, end‑to‑end data capabilities, AI, Gen AI, Agentic AI. Preference is given to candidates with a power systems / electrical engineering background and those having delivered business use cases in Transmission, Distribution, Generation, and Customer domains. The ideal candidate will have a history of working for consulting companies and be well‑versed in the fast‑paced culture of consulting work. This role is dedicated to the utilities sector, where the successful candidate will craft, deploy, and maintain large‑scale AI‑ready architectures.
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 skill set and build your career. As a 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. 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 or external issues to recommend quality solutions. Your responsibilities will include:
Design and architect data solutions to support transactional, operational, analytical, and AI workloads.
Lead and mentor junior team members and cross‑functional teams (data scientists, business analysts, IT).
Engage with senior business leaders to understand and shape their goals and corresponding analytic requirements.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements, design solutions, and implement data strategies.
Lead workshops and design sessions to capture use cases, personas, and business processes.
Establish and enforce data governance and security policies.
Stay abreast of industry trends and recommend innovations to enhance capabilities.
Skills And Attributes For Success
Technical skills in applications integration, cloud computing, data architecture design and modelling, data integration and quality, AI‑driven data operations.
Experience delivering business use cases in Transmission, Distribution, Generation, and Customer.
Trusted advisor to senior decision makers and internal teams on data strategy.
Excellent communication and thought‑leader ability to engage with C‑level executives.
Collaboration with cross‑functional teams and workshop facilitation.
Experience with modern data architectures, data lakes, data warehouses, and pipelines.
Leadership of global data architecture and engineering teams.
Knowledge of data governance, security, quality, and lifecycle management.
Awareness of emerging technologies and ability to recommend innovations.
To qualify for the role, you must have
A bachelor’s degree in STEM.
8+ years of professional consulting experience.
8+ years of hands‑on experience architecting, designing, delivering, or optimizing data lake solutions.
3+ years of experience with native cloud products such as Azure or GCP.
5+ years of experience mentoring and leading teams of data architects and engineers.
In‑depth knowledge of data architecture principles and best practices.
Demonstrated experience managing complex data engineering teams.
Hands‑on coding in Python, Java, or Scala.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and DevOps practices for data workflows.
Practical understanding of data encryption, access control, and security best practices.
Experience leading infrastructure and security engineers in platform build.
Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
Enterprise Data Management and Metadata Management expertise.
Ontology design and systems design knowledge.
Ideally, you’ll also have
A master’s degree in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Machine Learning, or equivalent experience.
Experience at a Big 4 or a major utility.
Experience with cloud data platforms like Databricks.
Experience leading and influencing teams with a focus on mentorship.
A passion for innovation and applying emerging technologies to real‑world challenges.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and diverse perspectives.
Client trust, commercial astuteness, 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
A comprehensive compensation and benefits package with recognition for performance.
A flexible environment and hybrid work model with onsite expectation of 40‑60% of time.
Flexible vacation policy and paid holidays, winter/summer breaks, personal/family care, and other leaves of absence.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industry: Professional Services
Location: OPEN
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an on‑going basis.
For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
EY focuses on high‑ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi‑disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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AI & Data - Data Architecture – Manager – Power & Utilities Sector EY is seeking a motivated professional with solid experience in the utilities sector to serve as a Manager who possesses a robust background in Data Architecture, Data Modernization, end‑to‑end data capabilities, AI, Gen AI, Agentic AI. Preference is given to candidates with a power systems / electrical engineering background and those having delivered business use cases in Transmission, Distribution, Generation, and Customer domains. The ideal candidate will have a history of working for consulting companies and be well‑versed in the fast‑paced culture of consulting work. This role is dedicated to the utilities sector, where the successful candidate will craft, deploy, and maintain large‑scale AI‑ready architectures.
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 skill set and build your career. As a 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. 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 or external issues to recommend quality solutions. Your responsibilities will include:
Design and architect data solutions to support transactional, operational, analytical, and AI workloads.
Lead and mentor junior team members and cross‑functional teams (data scientists, business analysts, IT).
Engage with senior business leaders to understand and shape their goals and corresponding analytic requirements.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements, design solutions, and implement data strategies.
Lead workshops and design sessions to capture use cases, personas, and business processes.
Establish and enforce data governance and security policies.
Stay abreast of industry trends and recommend innovations to enhance capabilities.
Skills And Attributes For Success
Technical skills in applications integration, cloud computing, data architecture design and modelling, data integration and quality, AI‑driven data operations.
Experience delivering business use cases in Transmission, Distribution, Generation, and Customer.
Trusted advisor to senior decision makers and internal teams on data strategy.
Excellent communication and thought‑leader ability to engage with C‑level executives.
Collaboration with cross‑functional teams and workshop facilitation.
Experience with modern data architectures, data lakes, data warehouses, and pipelines.
Leadership of global data architecture and engineering teams.
Knowledge of data governance, security, quality, and lifecycle management.
Awareness of emerging technologies and ability to recommend innovations.
To qualify for the role, you must have
A bachelor’s degree in STEM.
8+ years of professional consulting experience.
8+ years of hands‑on experience architecting, designing, delivering, or optimizing data lake solutions.
3+ years of experience with native cloud products such as Azure or GCP.
5+ years of experience mentoring and leading teams of data architects and engineers.
In‑depth knowledge of data architecture principles and best practices.
Demonstrated experience managing complex data engineering teams.
Hands‑on coding in Python, Java, or Scala.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and DevOps practices for data workflows.
Practical understanding of data encryption, access control, and security best practices.
Experience leading infrastructure and security engineers in platform build.
Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
Enterprise Data Management and Metadata Management expertise.
Ontology design and systems design knowledge.
Ideally, you’ll also have
A master’s degree in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Machine Learning, or equivalent experience.
Experience at a Big 4 or a major utility.
Experience with cloud data platforms like Databricks.
Experience leading and influencing teams with a focus on mentorship.
A passion for innovation and applying emerging technologies to real‑world challenges.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and diverse perspectives.
Client trust, commercial astuteness, 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
A comprehensive compensation and benefits package with recognition for performance.
A flexible environment and hybrid work model with onsite expectation of 40‑60% of time.
Flexible vacation policy and paid holidays, winter/summer breaks, personal/family care, and other leaves of absence.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industry: Professional Services
Location: OPEN
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an on‑going basis.
For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
EY focuses on high‑ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi‑disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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