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ADay in the Lifeof the EMEA Data Product Manager & Owner:

You’ll begin your day by reviewing data products performance and reliability signals across your portfolio - usage and adoption trends, data quality scores, pipeline SLAs/SLOs, and customer feedback. You’ll meet with internal customers to connect business outcomes to clear data products objectives, refining priorities to unlock measurable value.

When EMEAspecific regulatory constraints (e.g., GDPR) arise, you’ll partner with Legal, Security, and HR to chart compliant pathways that keep delivery moving.

You will work with data engineering, platform, architecture and governance teams to clarify data contracts, schemas, lineage, and access models, ensuring every increment is productionready and governed by design. You’ll groom the roadmap and backlog, decomposing epics, sharpening acceptance criteria, and balancing new capabilities with technical debt, observability, and cost optimization. You’ll demo recent increments, capture user feedback, and turn it into testable stories that improve usability, trust, and performance. You’ll brief sponsors on value realized and present investment options for the next phases.

On a monthly rhythm, you’ll coordinate with global data and architecture forums to reuse patterns, converge on standards, and ensure EMEA needs are represented in the enterprise roadmap.

As a champion of the data strategy & enablement team, you will drive adoption through excellent product experience - discoverability in the catalog, clear documentation, and dependable service levels that help teams selfserve trustworthy, governed data at scale.

The role:

Reporting to the Data Strategy & Enablement Sr Manager, the EMEA Data Product Manager & Owner is accountable endend for strategy and dayday delivery of data products

You will translate business outcomes into product capabilities, manage scope and trade

Success requires a blend of product strategy, stakeholder leadership, and handson ownership to ship secure, compliant, and scalable data products that power analytics, AI, and operational workflows across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product vision & strategy: Define a 12–24‑month vision, value hypotheses, and positioning for EMEA data products, maintain an outcome‑based roadmap aligned with enterprise standards and local needs.
• Backlog ownership & delivery: Convert outcomes into prioritized epics/stories, lead refinement and planning, uphold DoR/DoD, balance features with reliability, observability, cost, and sustainability.
• Value & metrics: Establish VIPs/KPIs/OKRs (adoption, time‑to‑data, data trust, NPS, ROI); run quarterly value reviews, iterate the roadmap based on evidence.
• Data governance by design: Embed privacy, security, quality, and lifecycle controls (policies, lineage, access models, retention, auditability) into every increment, ensure GDPR compliance and data residency adherence.
• Data contracts & semantics: Maintain versioned schemas and contracts, define business rules and semantic layers that ensure interoperability across domains.
• Platform leverage & reusability: Reuse enterprise platforms, patterns, and reference architectures, drive reusability and scale across markets while meeting country‑specific requirements.
• Stakeholder & change leadership: Communicate clearly at all levels; manage dependencies and risks, prepare business cases, Investment Board inputs, release notes, and adoption communications.
• Incident, risk & release management: Triage issues, lead RCA, and prioritize preventative fixes, plan releases and change controls, coordinate rollbacks/hotfixes where needed.
• Enablement & adoption: Publish documentation, examples, and learning paths, champion catalog discoverability, access requests, and community channels.
• Financial stewardship: Own product budgets/forecasts, track benefits realization and ROI, report performance and outcomes to sponsors and Finance partners.
• Global alignment: Partner with global product, platform, and architecture teams to align roadmaps, share learnings, and represent EMEA needs and impact.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7–10+ years across product management/ownership, data platforms, analytics, or digital strategy. Medtech/pharma/consulting experience is a plus.
• Proven success delivering data products from concept to scaled adoption (data product mindset desirable).
• Strong grasp of data privacy (GDPR), regulatory frameworks, security, and AI ethics.
• Practical understanding of ELT/ETL, event streaming, data modeling, semantic layers, and production operations (SLAs/SLOs, observability).
• Expert backlog management, story writing, acceptance testing, and agile delivery at scale (Scrum/Kanban).
• Excellent communication and facilitation, able to influence executive, technical, and non‑technical audiences.
• Technical fluency and eagerness for continuous learning in Data & AI capabilities and products.

What do you offer:

• A passion for enabling teams with trustworthy, usable data, and a bias for measurable outcomes.
• Ownership mindset with high accountability for user satisfaction and product reliability.
• Pragmatic product instincts: you simplify, focus, and ship, balancing new value with platform hygiene and cost.
• Curiosity for emerging capabilities (semantic modeling, GenAI augmentation …etc.) and how to apply them responsibly.

What do we offer:

• A chance to shape the EMEA data product portfolio and set enterprise‑wide standards.
• A collaborative, global network and supportive coaching culture focused on your growth.
• Opportunities to lead high‑impact initiatives that advance analytics and AI adoption across diverse markets.
• A coaching culture environment focusing on your success and development!

Your primary mission will be to lead the charge in AI Governance and Data Governance compliance for our clients. This role goes beyond mere regulatory adherence; it's about pioneering the automation of risk-related processes to enhance efficiency and security. You'll be at the forefront of the ideation process, both internally to streamline our operations and externally to bolster our clients' safeguarding activities. Your innovative approach will be crucial in shaping the future of governance and risk management.

What we are looking for

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset and the right attitude to succeed. We are looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and determined. We are looking for people who see opportunities rather than challenges, who ask better questions to find better answers and create a better working world.
• You are inclusive. We're looking for people who seek and embrace different perspectives, value differences and join teams to build safety and trust.
• Qualifications:
  • You have new ideas, an innovative spirit and a strong desire to solve problems in a structured way
  • You are interested in specializing in financial services, specifically regarding AI risk management, operational resilience, TPRM and regulatory topics and ideally have already gained some experience in this area
  • Completed studies (Bachelor's, Master's, MBA) in finance, economics, accounting or another business field, AI related study is a plus
  • You are fluent in German and English, French is an advantage
  • You are a team player with a flexible working style and enjoy working with diverse team
  • You are ready to challenge us, act on your own initiative and make an impact on our teams and clients from day one

What we offer

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As part of our team, you’ll work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and innovation - helping clients unlock value from digital enablement with strong focus on AI. You will support clients with strategic advice around digital and AI enablement, incorporating AI as an important value lever in business transformations but also guiding investors around potential disruption risks and value creation opportunities for their assets.

As a Senior Consultant you will be an integral part of our team, managing workstreams or full projects within digital and AI strategy, value creation or M&A tech assessments. You will be also responsible for driving go-to-market efforts around specific sectors, incl. sales initiatives, development of discussion materials and proposals.

Your Key Responsibilities
• Leading digital and AI projects, including (but not limited to) digital and AI strategy, roadmap development, value creation, and operating model design, commercial and tech assessments in the M&A context
• Supporting business development, including leading preparation of pitches and presentations, working closely with colleagues across the organization
• Supporting digital and AI initiatives and go-to-market for specific sectors (core focus on TMT, industrials, consumer and financial services)
• Collaborating across EY service lines and geographies to deliver integrated, cross-functional solutions
• Mentoring and developing junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and innovation
• Contributing to practice development initiatives, supporting our focus on creating a great workplace (e.g., upskilling broader team on AI, recruitment)
• EY.AI - in this role, your capabilities are augmented by artificial intelligence. With AI-powered solutions your analyses, insights and innovative ideas will reach a higher level. Starting with a series of training sessions, you will then use EYQ - your virtual assistant, along with other unique tools often available exclusively at EY. We continuously invest in innovation to provide you with a work environment where you can focus on the most interesting aspects of your job and create the best solutions for clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• 4+ years of experience developing and executing IT strategies or leading large-scale technology transformation programs
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen combined with technology understanding
• A passion for how AI and emerging technologies drive business outcomes
• Strong understanding of digital and AI technologies (e.g., machine learning, GenAI, Agentic AI) and their business applications
• Ability to structure and solve complex problems and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
• Experience working with stakeholders at the managerial level, managing diverse interests and expectations

• Curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset

• Good command of the English and Polish language in both spoken and written form

• Experience working with stakeholders at the managerial level, managing diverse interests and expectations

What We Offer You
• Work on high-impact digital and AI strategy projects with leading companies
• Gain end-to-end understanding of digital and AI transformations, from strategy to execution
• Collaborate with global, cross-functional teams
• Invest in your personal growth and career development
• Contribute to a positive impact on clients, teams, and society
• Professional and financial support in obtaining recognised qualifications and certificates
• EY Badges - global certification of your competencies and the opportunity to earn an MBA title from the prestigious Hult University
• Career Counselor - professional, one-to-one guidance on career building and development
• Innovations@EY - unique programmes where you can create your own start-up using our know-how and funding
• Psycho-educational platform - a package of free consultations with specialists in the broad field of mental health and personal development and access to educational activities
• A convenient hybrid working model
• Benefit programme offering private healthcare with additional preventive examinations, life insurance, tickets, team sports, language learning platform, sports cards and much more (available online and offline)

Your Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the Payroll operation teams, ensuring a high level of service delivery and team cohesion. Act as a counselor and the primary contact for team members.
• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with the German Payroll engagement teams to drive initiatives that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Integration: Work closely with the GDS hub teams to ensure seamless integration with the German operations, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Delivery Oversight: Review and ensure the accuracy of payroll processing services, including Build to Gross and Gross to Net, Pay processing, Post payroll validation, T&A management, and reporting, all while complying with relevant legislation.
• Training and Development: Organize training sessions and develop a knowledge management framework to enhance team capabilities and ensure alignment with German standards.
• Engagement Staffing: Strategically staff engagements to meet client needs and operational demands, ensuring the right expertise is available.
• Performance Management: Monitor and manage internal SLAs and KPIs, providing regular updates to stakeholders and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Proven experience in handling end-to-end German payroll processing, high-volume payroll, and managing multiple client payrolls.
• Strong understanding of German payroll compliance, rules, and legislation in a multi-country environment.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Experience in developing cross-functional teams and leading experienced professionals.
• Knowledge of technology enablers and trends around data modeling, Cloud architecture, Robotics (RPA), and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Strong numeracy skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Hands-on experience with ERPs like SAP, Oracle, or Workday.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• A graduate degree with 7-10 years of experience in German Payroll.
• A Payroll certification is an advantage.
• Project Management knowledge and experience.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English and German, both orally and in writing.

What We Offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across multiple locations – Argentina, China, India, Hungary, the Philippines, Poland, and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies, and sectors. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe.

• Continuous Learning: Develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as Defined by You: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative Leadership: Gain insights, coaching, and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and Inclusive Culture: Be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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