Data Architect

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 architecture at PwC, you will focus on designing and implementing the structure and organisation of data assets within the organisation. Your work will involve developing data models, defining data standards, and establishing data integration frameworks. You will assist in confirming that data is stored, accessed, and utilised efficiently, enabling seamless data flow across systems and supporting effective data management practices.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experiences

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

As part of the Data Management team, you design and implement data architecture strategies that align with business goals and data governance policies. As a Senior Manager, you act as a strategic advisor, utilizing your knowledge to guide cross-functional teams and develop scalable, sustainable data architecture solutions. You lead efforts in data warehousing, data lakes, and data governance, promoting industry standards and maintaining compliance with data protection regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data architecture strategies aligned with business objectives
• Act as a strategic advisor to guide cross-functional teams in data initiatives
• Lead efforts in developing data warehousing and data lakes
• Promote leading practices in data governance and maintain regulatory compliance
• Drive scalable and sustainable data architecture solutions
• Leverage proficiency to influence and shape data management strategies
• Foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the team
• Maintain alignment with data protection regulations and policies

What You Must Have

• High School Diploma
• 6 years of experience in progressive roles in data architecture, data management, or related roles

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Data Processing/Analytics/Science preferred
• Certification in Microsoft Purview
• Designing scalable data architecture strategies
• Leading data warehousing and data lake development
• Establishing data governance policies
• Utilizing data visualization tools like Power BI
• Managing data services on AWS and Azure
• Demonstrating proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases
• Providing leadership and mentorship to data teams