Master Data Governance​/Management - Senior Manager - Consulting

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EY's Analytics and Data team is seeking a Master Data Management Senior Manager focusing on helping our clients define and drive data management strategy and technology implementation. This role demands a seasoned professional with an ability to define a master data management design— complemented by a solid track record of system delivery. The individual should be ready to guide clients through the adoption and implementation of advanced technologies.

In this role, you will design and apply comprehensive methods, practices, policies, tools, and processes to govern and control the entire lifecycle of data assets. You will perform maturity assessments on data management capabilities and advise on tools and roadmaps to implement them. Additionally, you will articulate information strategies that align with business objectives. This is a high-growth, high-visibility role with significant opportunity to shape digital and data strategies.

As a Senior Manager in Data Management, you will be at the forefront of transforming data into a strategic asset for our clients. You will lead complex processes and projects, ensuring quality and risk management while navigating organizational dynamics. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with clients, providing insights and solutions that drive business value. You will be responsible for managing client relationships and engagement delivery, with regular travel requirements to meet client needs.

• Develop solutions to complex problems, including functional and technical design of master data management software for key data domains such as customer, vendor, finance, and materials

• Lead engagement delivery and manage client relationships on a daily basis.

• Develop resource plans and budgets for engagements, ensuring effective engagement economics.

• Exercise judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining results.

• 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 closely with Legal, Security, and Risk teams.

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of analysts, engineers, and data stewards to deliver high-quality outcomes and maintain stakeholder confidence.

• Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective data architectures in collaboration with enterprise architects and IT to support business intelligence and advanced analytics needs.

• Oversee cloud-based data management platforms and technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, and 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 (e.g., optimization, forecasting, simulation) 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 initiatives to embed a data-driven culture across client organizations.

• Communicate analytical findings through compelling data storytelling, dashboards, and visualizations tailored to business and technical audiences.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with client stakeholders across operations, IT, engineering, and executive…