Data Strategy Director

Job description

**Specialty/Competency:** Data, Analytics & AI
**Industry/Sector:** Not Applicable
**Time Type:** Full time
**Travel Requirements:** Up to 80%

At PwC, our people in data management focus on organising and maintaining data to enable accuracy and accessibility for effective decision-making.

These individuals handle data governance, quality control, and data integration to support business operations.
In data strategy at PwC, you will focus on developing and implementing strategic plans to effectively manage and utilise data within the organisation.

You will analyse business requirements, identify data needs, and define data governance frameworks.

Your work will involve collaborating with stakeholders to align data initiatives with organisational goals, supporting the use of data to drive informed decision-making and support business growth.

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow.

Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders.

You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success.

You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction.

You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

+ Lead in line with our values and brand.
+ Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
+ Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
+ Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
+ Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
+ Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
+ Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
+ Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Data Management team you will lead data strategy engagements, shaping and implementing data operating models that align with enterprise transformation.

As a Director you will exemplify strategic leadership, guiding teams through complex environments while fostering collaboration and driving the adoption of modern cloud data architectures.

Responsibilities

- Foster collaboration among stakeholders to enhance data management

- Identify opportunities for innovation in data practices

- Secure alignment of data strategies with business objectives

- Mentor team members to cultivate future leaders in data management

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- At least 10 years of consulting or industry experience in strategy through execution projects

What Sets You Apart

- Certifications in Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, or Databricks preferred

- Leading data strategy engagements and roadmap design

- Aligning data initiatives with enterprise transformation programs

- Shaping and implementing data operating models and governance structures

- Building compelling business cases for data funding

- Driving adoption of modern cloud data architectures

- Guiding clients in leveraging cloud business applications

- Overseeing design and delivery of data engineering pipelines

- Mentoring and inspiring teams in a collaborative environment

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.



For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws.

At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members.

We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

The salary range for this position is: $155,000 - $410,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position.

Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.

PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.

To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

Required Skill Profession

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