Overview Data Management and Strategy - Senior Manager – Oil & Gas Sector Location: Houston, Texas (preferred) EY delivers unparalleled service in big data, business intelligence, and digital analytics. Our approach is not tied to any specific platforms but is driven by business needs and outcome alignment. Company Overview: EY helps clients with data-driven insights, governance, and modern data platforms to improve operations, agility, and transformation across industries, including oil & gas. The Opportunity We are looking for a Data & Analytics Leader to guide clients through analytics, data governance, and modern data platforms. You will provide strategic leadership on how data and analytics can drive transformation and business value for oil & gas clients. You will design and apply methods to govern the entire lifecycle of data assets, perform maturity assessments, and advise on tooling and roadmaps aligned 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 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 to support business intelligence and advanced analytics needs. Oversee cloud-based data management platforms and technologies (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, 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 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 dashboards and visualizations tailored to business and technical audiences. Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders across operations, IT, engineering, and executive leadership. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and oil & gas domain trends. Qualifications To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have: A bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in a quantitative or technical field with prior consulting experience. At least 8 years of relevant experience in data analytics, data governance, or data strategy, preferably in the oil & gas industry. Proven success deploying analytics solutions across upstream, midstream, and downstream domains. Deep knowledge of data governance, including data quality frameworks, stewardship models, compliance, and policy creation. Experience in Master Data Management (MDM), metadata, lineage tracking, and data catalog tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation). Experience designing and deploying scalable data architectures. Proficiency with data analytics tools and platforms: SQL, Python, R, Power BI, Tableau, Cognite, Palantir, Dataiku, or similar. Expertise in advanced analytics, data science, and machine learning approaches to solve operational or financial challenges. Hands-on experience with big data and cloud platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, Hadoop). Ability to lead large-scale digital transformation engagements and manage delivery risk while fostering client relationships. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and business domains. Mentoring mindset and ability to build high-performing data teams. Familiarity with regulatory and data privacy implications within the oil & gas sector. A valid U.S. driver’s license and willingness to travel to client locations as needed. Ideal Additional Qualifications: Experience deploying data products in ESG reporting, operational efficiency, or safety compliance in industrial environments. Familiarity with data mesh concepts and decentralized data ownership models. Certifications in Azure Data Engineer, Snowflake, Databricks or related platforms. Experience with Data Office Organization and IT Architecture. Familiarity with Digital Fluency and Hybrid Collaboration techniques. Strong emotional agility to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics. What We Look For We seek individuals who are adaptable, have strong communication skills, and are passionate about continuous learning. You should thrive in a collaborative environment, driving innovation and excellence in every project. What We Offer We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including a competitive base salary and Total Rewards. Our hybrid model expects most client-facing work to be in-person 40-60% of the time. EY supports flexible vacation and paid holidays, with leave options for personal, family, and well-being needs. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications on an ongoing basis. For California residents, please review additional information. EY is committed to equal employment opportunities and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. EY | Building a better working world EY focuses on high ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

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