Senior Manager - Digital FAAS - Data And AI

TALENTMATE


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Senior Manager – Data Architect

Department: FaaS - Digital Finance - Data & AI

Reports To: Director / Partner – Data & AI Practice

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide data architectures, driving our clients digital and AI transformation initiatives. Based in Dubai, you will work with C-suite leaders and technical teams to architect scalable, secure, and business-aligned data ecosystems across industries including government, financial services, energy, and retail.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Data Architecture Strategy:
    • Define enterprise and solution-level data architecture strategies.
    • Design modern data platforms (data lakes, warehouses, lakehouses) on cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP).
    • Champion data mesh, data fabric, or other advanced architectural patterns.
  • Engage with Business & Technology Stakeholders:
    • Collaborate with business units to understand their data needs and translate them into technical solutions.
    • Support data governance, security, lineage, and catalog initiatives in partnership with Data Officers and CDOs.
  • Architecture Delivery & Oversight:
    • Guide design of scalable data pipelines (batch/real-time), master data management, and analytics layers.
    • Oversee data platform modernization and cloud migration programs.
    • Provide architectural governance and quality assurance throughout project lifecycle.
  • Team Leadership & Capability Building:
    • Mentor and manage a team of data engineers and solution architects.
    • Contribute to internal knowledge assets, accelerators, and reusable frameworks.
  • Client Engagement & Business Development:
    • Support pre-sales and proposal activities by shaping data architecture solutions.
    • Build trusted relationships with client executives and technology teams.
Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or information management.
  • Proven experience with:
    • Cloud-native data platforms (e.g., Azure Synapse, Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery)
    • ETL/ELT tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, dbt)
    • Data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Purview)
    • Big data and streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, Spark)
  • Strong knowledge of data modeling, API management, security/privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR, NDMO).
  • Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams in complex consulting or enterprise environments.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications

  • Certifications in cloud (Azure, AWS, or GCP) architecture or data engineering.
  • Experience working in the GCC region with clients in public sector, banking, or oil & gas.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML lifecycle and integration of data platforms with analytics/ML pipelines.

What We Offer

  • Competitive tax-free salary and performance bonus
  • Exposure to cutting-edge data transformation projects in the region
  • Fast-paced, collaborative, and diverse working environment
  • Opportunities for leadership growth and continuous learnin

Job Details

Role Level: Mid-Level Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Company Website: http://www.ey.com Job Function: Information Technology (IT) Company Industry/

Sector: Professional Services

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