Senior Manager - Solution Architect - AI & Data

Azure, Big Data, Cloud, GTM skills with Technical expertise. Ability to handle/respond RFP, business generation, delivery, etc. Candidate to understand and articulate the business and excellent Stake holder Management.. should be able to manage a team of 30-50 members. Strong in technical /data architecture

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Leadership:

- Oversee a portfolio of technical architecture projects, ensuring alignment with business strategy and objectives.

- Build and lead high-performing teams (30-50 members) focused on next-generation technologies (Cloud, Big Data, AI).

- Define end-to-end data architecture vision aligned with organizational goals.

- Identify and strengthen strategic links across geographies and functions.

Delivery & Architecture:

- Lead design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise-scale data architecture and big data platforms.

- Ensure consistency and optimization through standardized data management frameworks.

- Drive development of solution architectures, POVs, and best practices across cloud and data engineering domains.

- Ensure governance, data security, and compliance across solutions.

Client Engagement & Pre-Sales:

- Lead client discussions and act as a trusted technology advisor.

- Handle RFP responses, GTM strategies, and support business generation initiatives.

- Convert and promote EY's value proposition at client organizations.

- Anticipate business and regulatory challenges and recommend innovative solutions.

Innovation & Thought Leadership:

- Track emerging technologies and evaluate their relevance to business needs.

- Enhance EY's data engineering capabilities through thought leadership and solution innovation.

- Identify opportunities to strengthen EY's position in big data and cloud domains.

Skills & Attributes for Success:

Technical Expertise:

- Deep knowledge of cloud data platforms and big data ecosystems.

- Hands-on expertise across the full data engineering stack.

- Strong experience in building scalable analytics applications.

- Proficiency in solution architecture, data governance, and data security.

Leadership & Delivery:

- Proven capability in building and managing large technical teams.

- Strong delivery experience with complex, enterprise programs.

- Ability to drive execution while maintaining strategic oversight.

Required Qualifications:

- 14+ years of industry experience with at least 5 years in a technology leadership role.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and operate independently.

- Strong ownership mindset and proactive problem-solving capabilities.

- Flexible, adaptable, and collaborative working style.