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At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Senior Manager – Databricks AI & Data Client Solutions Lead Location: London, UK (Hybrid) Level: Senior Manager Practice: AI & Data We are looking for an outstanding Senior Manager – Databricks AI & Data Client Solution Lead to help scale our Databricks-led AI and Data business. This role is for someone who can be deployed directly with clients to identify business challenges, shape Databricks-based solutions and lead teams to deliver production-grade data, analytics, AI and GenAI capabilities. This is a leadership role at the intersection of consulting, technology, innovation, and strategic alliances and you will bring deep expertise in the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake, Apache Spark, Unity Catalog, MLflow, Mosaic AI, data engineering, machine learning, GenAI and cloud-native delivery. As a key leader within our AI & Data Practice, you will work closely with Databricks, client executives, and sector teams to develop market-leading propositions, shape strategic opportunities, build high-performing teams, and deliver transformative data and AI programs powered by Databricks. The opportunity Clients increasingly need to modernise fragmented data estates, industrialise AI, build trusted data products and operationalise GenAI at scale. As a Senior Manager, you will help clients use Databricks to: • Build modern lakehouse architectures ready for AI, • Industrialise data engineering and ML pipelines., • Build governed data products., • Deliver AI solutions that improve decision-making across business workflows. This is a role for someone who can work from boardroom to engineering squad — shaping the business case, designing the solution and leading delivery Key Responsibilities Client Advisory & Solution Shaping • Engage with senior business and technology stakeholders to identify business problems and value pools, translate business needs into Databricks-led solution designs, build prototypes and proof points., • Shape end-to-end solutions using Databricks Intelligence Platform, Delta Lake, Apache Spark, Unity Catalog, Databricks Workflows, Delta Live Tables / Lakeflow-style pipelines, MLflow, Feature Store, Model Serving and Mosaic AI capabilities. Team Leadership & Delivery • Build, lead, upskill and mentor a high-performing team of Databricks engineers, and consultants., • Land into a client environment, decode the business pain, build a prototype or solution narrative, align stakeholders, create a commercial case, and then mobilise delivery with a team of Databricks trained experts, • Ensure successful delivery of complex Databricks led transformations, including: Data Platform Modernisation, Data Products, AI solutions, Data Governance and Operating Models, • Provide oversight for solution governance, architecture reviews, and key design decisions. Alliance Leadership • Work closely with Databricks alliance leadership to identify and execute joint go-to-market opportunities., • Collaborate on co-selling opportunities, innovation workshops, industry campaigns, and executive events., • Act as an ambassador for the firm's AI & Data capabilities across the Databricks ecosystem. Sales & Growth • Work closely with account leaders, sector leaders, and other practice leaders to develop a strong Databricks opportunity pipeline., • Develop differentiated propositions that combine deep industry expertise with Databricks technology capabilities and contribute directly to revenue growth and sales targets across AI & Data services. What Success Looks Like The successful candidate will: • Become a recognised Databricks AI and Data leader internally and externally., • Shape and close strategic Databricks-led opportunities and create a sustainable and growing pipeline of transformation programmes that contribute significantly to AI & Data practice growth., • Establish a leading Databricks capability recognised for technical excellence and innovation., • Translate business challenges into practical, scalable Databricks-powered solutions., • Increase joint pipeline, co-sell activity, and strategic engagement with Databricks. Skills & Experience Essential • Extensive experience in consulting, technology advisory, or data transformation roles, • Advanced level certifications in Databricks Partner Champion certifications, • Deep expertise across the Databricks ecosystem - Databricks Intelligence Platform, Delta Lake, Apache Spark, Unity Catalog, Databricks Workflows, Delta Live Tables / Lakeflow-style pipelines, MLflow, Feature Store, Model Serving and Mosaic AI capabilities, Genie etc, • Proven track record of shaping and delivering large-scale data and technology transformation programmes., • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, consultants, and delivery professionals., • Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills., • Commercial mindset with experience supporting sales, pipeline development, and revenue growth., • Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams. Desirable • Experience working directly with Databricks account teams and alliance organisations., • Experience in industry-led digital transformation programmes., • Knowledge of Responsible AI, AI governance, and enterprise adoption frameworks, • Commercially astute and growth oriented mindset. If you are passionate about building teams, shaping transformative client solutions, and creating market-leading AI capabilities powered by Databricks, we would love to hear from you. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The opportunity At EY-Parthenon, our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way. The EY-Parthenon Financial Services Strategy team is currently seeking to expand their team and recruit Engagement Managers (senior manager) who will be able to build on their current strategy development, transaction and commercial experience, and work on a number of diverse and demanding projects for blue chip and entrepreneurial clients. In the EYP FS Strategy team, you can expect to work with a range of Financial Services clients (e.g., banks, insurers, payments providers, wealth and asset managers, FinTechs), advising on strategy development (e.g., growth strategy, product strategy, new market entry), and both corporate and private equity clients on the investment, acquisition and divestment of FS-specific businesses. The FS sector is highly dynamic, where regulation, new entrants, digitisation, and evolving customer behaviour are just some of the market forces influencing the landscape and future outlook. As such, for those with experience and a keen interest in Financial Services, this role provides the opportunity to continue to immerse yourself in one of the most complex and exciting sectors. Our Work Our work is typically focused on applying our deep sector & strategy knowledge across Financial Services to various types of strategic projects, including: • Commercial Due Diligence: where in “buy-side” scenarios we work with private equity or trade investors to conduct analysis related market size and growth, competitor analysis, customer requirements/preferences, as well as assessing business’ revenue forecasts to inform the commercial and strategic merit of a proposed investment/acquisition. In “sell-side” situations, we work directly with the business’ Management team to provide similar analysis to support the sale/investment of the business., • Corporate Strategy: where we support Financial Institutions – from incumbent players, mid-size specialists to scaling FinTechs – to identify their strategic priorities and support in actioning them. We typically perform detailed assessment of the performance of these institutions, analyse how well they compete in their markets, and help them to define their strategic roadmap as part of key topics including growth and product strategy, new market entry, and cost/bottom-line optimisation among others. Typical output is the identification of most viable strategic options which will allow our clients to build competitive advantage in the markets they play, and position them for long-term, sustainable growth. You'll work with a high-performing, integrated team which focuses on a variety of global and local corporate clients and private equity clients. You'll have a diverse range of stretching experiences which will give you continuous learning and development opportunities as well as a great sense of achievement. Your key responsibilities As a Senior Manager you’ll typically be responsible for leading our client projects, shaping the deliverables, client relationships, and wider team, with the support and coaching of our directors and partners. You’ll also be involved in developing proposals and bids, and actively contribute to EY-Parthenon thought leadership and internal operational initiatives. This role will include: • Managing project teams of between 4 – 10 consultants, • Leading project workstreams in the development and implementation of strategic recommendations for clients., • Managing client relationships and ensuring the delivery of high-quality work that meets or exceeds client expectations., • Leading the problem-solving process, including defining key issues, conducting analysis, and synthesizing findings into actionable recommendations., • Coordinating and managing the work of junior team members, providing guidance, mentorship, and feedback to support their professional growth., • Actively contributing to business development efforts by identifying and pursuing new client opportunities, preparing proposals, and participating in pitch meetings., • Collaborating with other EY service lines to bring integrated solutions to clients and leverage the full capabilities of the firm., • Ensuring the team adheres to project timelines and budgets, and managing any risks or issues that arise during the course of the project., • Contributing to the development of EY-Parthenon’s internal knowledge base and thought leadership by sharing insights and best practices from client engagements., • Creating an inclusive culture throughout the team and within engagements Skills and attributes for success Successful candidates are intellectually curious, passionate about solving complex problems, hardworking, have an enthusiastic and approachable demeanour with an entrepreneurial mind-set. We want people who are great communicators, who collaborate well with people and teams, are willing to share technical knowledge with the team, and have a real desire to both learn and coach others. To qualify for the role, you must: • Have a minimum of 6+ years working experience, • Have prior experience of strategy consulting, preferably with commercial due diligence experience, or have strong commercial experience and/or relevant transaction experience, • Have relevant sector experience across Financial Services (e.g., subsectors including banking, insurance, wealth and asset management among others), • Have credible project management experience and demonstrate an ability to plan, deliver, structure, write and present work against tight deadlines, • Have analytical work experience across activities including market sizing, competitor analysis, and assessing a company’s performance/capabilities What we offer you We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions. With more than 25,000 people in 150 countries, you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritizes your wellbeing, and immerses you in the diverse thinking and cross-cultural experiences necessary to help deliver impact to clients across the globe and to help build a better working world. Learn _ about careers at EY-Parthenon. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.