Data Management & Strategy - Oil & Gas - Senior Manager- Consulting - Location OPEN

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Data Management and Strategy - Senior Manager – Oil & Gas Sector

Location : Preferred – Houston, Texas

Company Overview

EY delivers unparalleled service in big data, business intelligence, and digital analytics built on a blend of custom-developed methods related to customer analytics, data visualization, and optimization. We leverage best practices and a high degree of business acumen compiled over years of experience to ensure the highest level of execution and satisfaction for our clients. Our methods are not tied to any specific platforms but are driven by business needs and outcome alignment.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Data & Analytics Leader to join our team and help deliver data-driven insights and solutions to our oil & gas clients. You will guide clients through the evolving world of analytics, data governance, and modern data platforms. We’ll rely on you to provide strategic leadership and a unique business perspective on how data and analytics can improve operations, increase agility, and drive transformation.

In this role, you will design and apply comprehensive methods and practices to govern the entire lifecycle of data assets, ensuring their protection and monetization. You will perform maturity assessments on data management capabilities and advise on tools and roadmaps to implement them, all while aligning data strategies with business objectives. This is a high-growth, high-visibility role with significant opportunity to shape digital and data strategies across the oil & gas sector.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead engagement delivery and manage client relationships on a daily basis.
• Develop resource plans and budgets for engagements, ensuring effective engagement economics.
• Exercise judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining results.
• Define and execute the analytics and data governance strategy for oil & gas clients, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement robust data governance frameworks, including policies, data stewardship models, roles, and accountability across the organization.
• Oversee Master Data Management (MDM), metadata management, and data cataloging practices to ensure data consistency, discoverability, and trust.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, protection, and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), working closely with Legal, Security, and Risk teams.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of analysts, engineers, and data stewards to deliver high-quality outcomes and maintain stakeholder confidence.
• Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective data architectures in collaboration with enterprise architects and IT to support business intelligence and advanced analytics needs.
• Oversee cloud-based data management platforms and technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, and Hadoop for ingestion, storage, and processing.
• Drive the design and implementation of analytical models, data pipelines, and visualizations to solve complex business problems and generate actionable insights.
• Leverage advanced analytics and machine learning techniques (e.g., optimization, forecasting, simulation) to enhance operational efficiency and reduce cost.
• Translate business initiatives into prioritized use cases with measurable ROI and manage delivery across multiple domains.
• Develop and champion data literacy programs, training, and change management initiatives to embed a data-driven culture across client organizations.
• Communicate analytical findings through compelling data storytelling, dashboards, and visualizations tailored to business and technical audiences.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with client stakeholders across operations, IT, engineering, and executive leadership.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and oil & gas domain trends.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

To excel in this role, you will need a blend of technical and interpersonal skills that drive impactful results. Your ability to build and manage relationships, coupled with strong analytical capabilities, will be crucial in navigating complex challenges.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

What We Look For

We seek individuals who are not only skilled in their domain but also possess the qualities of a top performer : adaptability, strong communication skills, and a passion for continuous learning. You should be able to thrive in a collaborative environment, driving innovation and excellence in every project.

What We Offer

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

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