Senior Manager, AI & Data Solution Architect, UKI

Ernst & Young GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Greater London is looking for a Senior Manager, AI & Data Solution Architect. This role focuses on designing and implementing AI and data solutions across cloud platforms, requiring a blend of technical and strategic skills. The ideal candidate has a strong background in enterprise-scale solutions and significant experience with tools like Snowflake and Databricks. This is an excellent opportunity to lead innovative projects and mentor junior professionals in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Diverse team environment

Access to advanced technologies

Qualifications

• Proven track record of architecting enterprise‑scale data solutions.
• Able to define governance frameworks and compliance standards.
• Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end AI and data solutions.
• Lead technical discovery sessions with clients.
• Mentor junior architects and technical teams.

Skills

AI architecture

Data solutions

Cloud platforms

Security protocols

Communication skills

Education

STEM degree or equivalent certification

Advanced level AI and Data architecture certifications

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Microsoft Azure

AWS

Google GCP

Job description

Senior Manager, AI & Data Solution Architect, UKI

Location: London

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Requisition ID: 1654295

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Job Specification

Grade: Senior Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced AI & Data Solution Architect to join our AI and Data consulting practice and lead the design and implementation of cutting‑edge data and AI solutions for our enterprise clients. This role requires a strategic thinker who can bridge business requirements with technical execution, delivering scalable, cloud‑native architectures that drive measurable business value.

• Design and architect end‑to‑end AI and data solutions on Azure, AWS or Google GCS leveraging modern data and AI platforms such as Snowflake and Databricks
• Develop comprehensive architecture blueprints including data pipeline, analytics, and AI/ML capabilities
• Define data and AI governance frameworks, security protocols, and compliance standards aligned with industry regulations
• Lead technical discovery sessions with clients to understand business challenges and translate them into architectural requirements
• Serve as the trusted technical advisor to senior IT and/or business stakeholders across consumer products, retail, health, life sciences or energy industries
• Present complex technical concepts and solution roadmaps to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Lead architecture review boards and provide technical governance throughout project lifecycles
• Oversee the implementation of data lakes, data warehouses, and lakehouse architectures
• Ensure solutions are optimized for performance, cost‑efficiency, and scalability
• Define integration patterns between cloud platforms, third‑party applications, and legacy systems
• Actively contribute to practice development as a technical thought leader in AI and Data topics
• Understanding of building and integrating Agentic AI solutions into existing cloud platforms
• Mentor junior architects and technical teams on best practices and emerging technologies

Essential Qualifications

• STEM degree or an equivalent certification in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
• One or more Advanced level AI and Data architecture certifications in Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Azure, AWS or GCP
• Proven track record of architecting enterprise‑scale data, analytics or ML solutions for organisations in at least one of the following sectors: consumer products, retail, health, energy or life sciences
• Able to lead design for end to end AI and data solutions across multiple cloud platforms
• Able to define governance frameworks, security protocols and compliance standards
• Operates as a trusted advisor to IT and senior stakeholders
• Deep expertise in at least one of the following data and AI services: Microsoft Azure, AWS , Google GCP
• Hands on experience with Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake and/or Databricks
• TOGAF experience

Soft Skills

• Continuous learning mindset to stay current with emerging trends in AI, machine learning, data engineering and cloud technologies
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
• Collaborative mindset with experience working in cross‑functional teams
• Coaching mindset to support the development of junior team members

Preferred Criteria

• Understanding of AI Architecture front end, UI/UX, and how AI is consumed
• Experience preparing technical solutions and architectures as part of bid responses and proposals
• Experience of identifying efficiency opportunities such as solution accelerators, reusable frameworks, and IP development, Agentic automation
• Deep understanding of industry‑specific data challenges in Lifesciences, Health, Consumer Products, Retail or Energy industry
• Experience with domain‑specific use cases such as commercial, supply chain, finance or operations

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