Senior Manager - Google Cloud Platform Architect /Delivery Lead | London, UK

The EY Financial Services AI & Data team is continuing to grow and develop unique advisory propositions aligned to market needs and demand. We are currently looking for exceptional Senior Manager level consultants with strong experience in AI & Data solution design and implementation to join our team and drive continued growth and success on a global scale.

The AI & Data practice works collaboratively with our clients to enhance their ability to solve complex business problems by exploiting data and analytics strategies and solutions. We provide expertise and delivery in the following core areas which all work closely together:

• Data Architecture & Engineering - Focusing on next generation data solution architecture design and implementation
• Data Management & Data Strategy - Supporting our clients with Data Strategy, Data Governance, Data and Analytics Target Operating Model Design and wider Data Office and CDO support functions

Your key responsibilities include:

• Lead large and complex projects (Data transformation, Data Analytics, Data strategy) from strategy to execution.
• Effectively leverage your knowledge and experience to support the delivery of key Data and AI projects, nurture valuable relationships both within EY and with clients, and develop strong capabilities through both formal training and working with senior mentors and talented colleagues.
• Contribute to our Data and AI solution design and implementation expertise bringing expertise around cloud based data and analytics solution design and implementation combined with a deep understanding of sector domain, processes and data.
• Build and lead high performing teams, coaching, mentoring and serving as a role model for our people.
• Business development; including the development of long-term trusted advisor relationships with our clients.

Skills and attributes for success:

• We are looking for people with a passion for the delivery of data technology solutions that deliver positive outcomes for customers, regulators and shareholders.
• You should have advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing.

To qualify for the role you must have some or all of the following:

• Previous FS experience in one or multiple sectors across: Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance and Wealth and Asset Management, preferably Insurance.
• Advanced knowledge in at least one of our core capabilities of: Data Architecture & Data Engineering, Advanced Analytics, Cloud Architectures and Tooling, Data Management, Data Strategy, Data Governance and Data Quality.
• Demonstrable experience of complex data programmes.
• Expert level knowledge of the data requirements and design issues associated with the delivery of data projects.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with demonstrable experience of building high performing teams and nurturing talent.
• Experience with cloud data platforms such as Google Cloud Platform.
• Proficiency in GCP architecture, including fundamental data warehousing and data sharing concepts.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, business writing and professional skills, including being able to liaise with both technical and business contacts at our clients.
• Ability to successfully deliver multiple engagements, exceed client expectations, manage commercial aspects (e.g. contracts, billing and budgets), and manage quality and risk.
• Intellectual strength / flexibility to rapidly understand complex problems and rationalise these into workable solutions which can then be delivered.

What we look for:

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about Data and Analytics and want to assist clients to become truly data driven organisations. If you think you can meet the challenges of a focused consulting organisation, understand how to grow and lead in a large practice and work in the most complex of sectors our AI and Data team is looking forward to hearing from you.