AI & Data - Data Governance - Senior Manager

AI & Data – Data Governance – Senior Manager

General Information

Location: Dublin / Cork / Waterford / Limerick / Galway

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: NO

Business Area: UKI AI & Data

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Team and the opportunity 

Our data analytics team focuses on helping our clients unlock value from their information assets through collaboration with domain experts across assurance, tax, transactions, and consulting to embed innovative data analytics solutions in existing business areas.

Data Analytics is one of the most exciting fields in today’s digital world. It offers challenging work, career development and great job satisfaction. EY’s mission is to build a better working world by asking better questions and finding better answers – this is what data analytics all about is. What better way to help us achieve our mission than by working with our data science and engineering teams as we continue this journey. 

In response to strong market demand, we are seeking additional individuals to enhance our existing team. We are transforming our business by embedding analytics in everything we do. We are helping our clients transform their businesses by doing the same, across industry sectors and lines of business. We are growing and so are our people. We are hiring experienced professionals in a variety of roles, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the Data Analytics team who are not only changing how we deliver services to our clients but are also committed to creating a diverse environment where EY people are valued, where they feel they belong and can contribute their best in every encounter.

Your key responsibilities 

The nature of this role means no two projects will be the same. That means you’ll need to think on your feet and challenge existing practices to develop answers to complex issues. You’ll also be collaborating with colleagues across multiple service lines, so we’ll look to you to build relationships and identify opportunities for our clients to benefit from our knowledge in other areas. Occasional travel may be necessary as you will be meeting with key clients, some of whom are the most respected in their fields.

• Work in multi-disciplinary teams across various industries, helping our clients use analytics to transform and improve their business.
• Establish enterprise data governance framework, including data policies, standards, and processes to help our clients achieve overall business needs.
• Develop and implement data management and governance roadmap, including strategic priorities for establishing organisation-wide data capabilities.
• Help our clients create and enforce policies for effective data management.
• Identify new business opportunities for using data assets to achieve business efficiency.
• Lead a team responsible for driving data governance projects leveraging robust tools and infrastructure to sanitise, store and manipulate data.
• Design data quality frameworks to enhance clients' data quality across their key domains and processes.
• With guidance from partners, directors, and senior managers, you'll identify and act on potential business opportunities for EY.
• Actively establish, maintain, and strengthen internal and external relationships.
• Devise and implement efficient and secure data handling and analysis procedures with attention to all technical aspects.
• Establish data rules and procedures for data sharing with Senior Management, internal and external stakeholders.
• Guide our clients in preparing and excelling in their approach and adopting best practices for the rapidly evolving data regulations and technological changes.
• Drawing on your knowledge and experience, you'll create innovative commercial insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs and contribute to thought leadership.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD Degree.
• 7+ years of experience in data governance and data management.
• Understanding of technologies used in data governance and management (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica, etc.).
• People management experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Ideally, you will also have

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop others, managing budgets, scope creep, expectations, deliverables, timelines, etc. 
• Ability to communicate technical information in non-technical language.
• Data Governance or Data Management related certifications (e.g., from DAMA, EDMC).

What we look for

We are looking for someone who:

• Is highly professional with the ability to work in challenging, diverse, and evolving client environments.
• Has a passion for contributing to the team's growth and our Data Analytics practice.

What working at EY offers 

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: 

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around. 

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. 

• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you. 

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include: 

• Pension
• Discounted health insurance
• Web Doctor – Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Hybrid Working
• Free Gym membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Bike to work Scheme
• Recognition Awards
• Cash incentives for referrals
• Work Mobile
• Tech MBA paid by EY
• Wellness rooms available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. 

Career Progression 

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. 

• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. 

• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. 

• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. 
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. 
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees. 

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity 

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients. 

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. 

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.