EY GDS Consulting_Data Analytics- Associate Director_SL 

Sri Lanka, Western Province, Colombo 

992465985

Your key responsibilities

• Oversee portfolio of technical architecture projects at EY GDS, ensuring alignment to business objectives and strategy
• Lead delivery, maintenance and implementation of data management and big data projects and standards to promote optimization and consistency.
• Utilises expertise and leadership skills to plan, monitor, manage and/or support complex aspects of the data architecture process.
• Responsible for building a world class technology team focused on next gen technology – cloud, big data.
• Should have complete understanding of application space, data warehousing, data security.
• Will be responsible to drive client conversations, participate in pre-sales activities, convert and promote EY value proposition in client organization .
• Improves EY data engineering capability by tracking emerging technologies; and by evaluating their applicability to business goals and operational requirements.
• Anchor and build solutions and POV in the next gen technology areas.
• Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues; recommends process, product or service improvements.
• Identifies areas within EY where data engineering, big data, cloud thought leadership could be enhanced.
• Defines the end-to-end management vision aligned to the broader organization strategy and objectives.
• Identifies strategic links with other functions and geographies and builds partnerships with varied stakeholders, providing technical leadership and advisory services to the business.

Skills and attributes for success

• Deep knowledge of data management in cloud and big data space and have proven delivery experience in building solutions building capability and handling large teams and proven thought leadership.
• Hands on knowledge with all Big data and cloud data engineering stack.
• Strong technical and hands on experience in building analytics applications.
• Should have deep knowledge of complex solution architecting; have worked on various technologies, application space, data security and governance.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Flexible and proactive/self-motivated working style with strong personal ownership of problem resolution, change management and client influencing skills.
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal formal and informal).
• Ability to multi-task under pressure and work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a team player and enjoy working in a cooperative and collaborative team environment.
• Adaptable to new technologies and standards.
• 18+ years of experience in the industry with at least 5 years in a technology leader role

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong Program management skills
• Client management skills
• Solutioning skills
• Influencing skills

What we look for

• People with technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.
You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback 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

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.