Data Management and Strategy, Senior Associate

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Analytics

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in data management focus on organizing 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.

You will be part of the Cloud and Data practice, where you will focus on developing and implementing strategic plans to effectively manage and utilize data within the organization. You will analyze business requirements, identify data needs, and define data governance frameworks. Your work will involve collaborating with stakeholders to align data initiatives with organizational goals, supporting the use of data to drive informed decision-making and support business growth.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a Data Management and Strategy, Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Help clients develop their data strategy program and subsequent initiatives to leverage data and analytics to meet their organizational goals.
• Define and measure data and analytics capabilities that span the data strategy lifecycle including data, technology, process, governance, talent, organizational structure and data-culture.
• Identify data governance needs and define roles and responsibilities associated with data ownership, stewardship and custodianship.
• Identify methodologies to execute on the data strategy and governance roadmap and approaches to support the change management required.
• Identify value creation opportunities, conducting jurisdictional scans, documenting case studies and leading practices as it relates to data strategy, data management, data governance, and analytics / reporting.
• Facilitate workshops and interview session with key client personnel.
• Review internal client company data such as strategy documents, policies and processes established, business plan, financial statements, payroll information, or architecture.
• Develop potential solution architecture and requirements for people, processes and technology to support business outcomes.
• Outline the scope of the work, identify and map out schedules, milestones, and required resources to meet the project objectives.
• Develop and carry out communications to the company's senior stakeholders, company staff, and internal and external project teams.
• Understand and relay key data and analytics concepts at a fundamental level, such as data strategy, data management, data governance, data reporting and visualization, analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• Background and experience in delivering data strategy and governance programs with an understanding of industry-standards such as DAMA, CDQM, etc.
• Experience working within consulting firms or consulting industry.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, computer science, finance, management, accounting, or science.
• Analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills: You will need to be able to absorb a great deal of information about the client's business, analyze the data and make clear and useful recommendations.
• Listening, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills: You will interact with many of the client's employees at various levels of the organization and must be able to do so with diplomacy and effective communication skills.
• Writing skills: You will be required to present work results in the form of reports, manuals, and other forms of documentation that require good writing skills.
• Time Management Skills: Since management consultants often either bill by the hour or work under a fixed-fee agreement, you must actively manage their time to keep within budget.
• Storytelling: Synthesizing vast amounts of information and creating a story about to share in a visually compelling manner.
• When applying to a Quebec based opportunity, fluency in French is required. Outside of Quebec, fluency in French is an asset 

PwC BC Region Pay Range Information  

The salary range* for this position is $82,300.00 - $137,000.00, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual bonus payment. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon your skills, experience, qualifications and geographic location.  

*Please note that the salary range for this position is reflected for our British Columbia region.  Given our national recruiting approach, we recruit (and may hire) in other regions and therefore the salary range may differ depending on the work location.   PwC is committed to competitive compensation and sharing salary ranges in accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation as they arise. 

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

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, Automation, Communication, Creative Solutions Development, Creativity, Data Governance Training, Data Infrastructure, Data Integrity, Data Management Plan (DMP), Data Monetization, Data Quality Improvement Plans (DQIP), Data Stewardship Frameworks, Data Strategy, Data Warehouse Governance, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Information Security, Intellectual Curiosity, Knowledge Management, Learning Agility {+ 10 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.

Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.

Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.

Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.