US Tech-Data Architecture-Senior Manager

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Operations

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

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.

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

• 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.

Minimum Year(s) of Experience:
13 year(s)

Exp in progressive roles in data architecture, data management, or related roles

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Fields of Study:
Information Technology
Data Processing/Analytics/Science

Certification(s) Preferred:

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrates in-depth-level abilities and/or a proven record of success managing efforts with
identifying and addressing client needs including:
· Designing and implementing data architecture strategies, ensuring alignment with business
goals and data governance policies;
· Working collaboratively with business leaders, IT teams, and other US Enterprise Tech
stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions;
· Acting as a subject matter expert in data architecture, providing guidance and support to
cross-functional teams;
· Implementing a comprehensive data architecture strategy that aligns with the organization’s
business goals and objectives;
· Ensuring that data architecture is scalable, sustainable, and flexible to meet future business
needs;
· Guiding the development of data warehousing, data lakes, and other data storage solutions;
· Establishing and enforcing data governance policies and procedures to ensure data integrity,
consistency, and security;
· Promoting best practices in data management and ensuring compliance with relevant data
protection regulations;
· Evaluating and recommending new technologies and tools to enhance data architecture
capabilities;
· Providing leadership and mentorship to a team of data architects and analysts,􀀀innovation
and continuous improvement;
· Monitoring industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure PwC remains at the
forefront of data􀀀architecturep ractices;
· Working closely with IT security teams to ensure data security and privacy regulations are
met;
· Utilizing data visualization tools such as Power BI, or similar;
· Understanding of the professional􀀀industryw ith experience in data architecture field;
· Demonstrates in- depth level abilities and/or a proven record of success managing efforts
with identifying and addressing client needs
· Demonstrating proven experience with data warehousing, data lake solutions, ETL
processes, and data modeling;
· Managing data services and SaaS products through cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure;
· Presenting experience in data bricks or similar tool;
· Understanding importance of􀀀dataq uality for AI applications;
· Demonstrating proficiency in SQL and experience with NoSQL databases;
· Understanding of data governance and data quality best practices;
· Having the ability to solve problems, and work in a fast-paced environment; and,
· Demonstrating exceptional communication and leadership skills.
 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Data Access Design, Database Administration, Database Development, Database Management System (DBMS), Data Development, Data Integration, Data Lake, Data Modeling, Data Virtualization, Data Warehouse, Data Warehouse Architecture, Data Warehousing Frameworks, Data Warehousing Implementation, Data Warehousing Lifecycle, Data Warehousing Trends, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy {+ 17 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date