Data Insights and Analytics Manager
Johannesburg
PwC
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ManagerJob Description & Summary
A career in Information Technology, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support our core business functions by deploying applications that enable our people to work more efficiently and deliver the highest levels of service to our clients. You’ll focus on managing the design and implementation of technology infrastructure within PwC, developing and enhancing both client and internal facing applications within PwC, and providing technology tools that help create a competitive advantage for the Firm to drive strategic business growth.Our Data Intelligence and Analysis - Client Services team provides internal clients a series of organisational technology capabilities that include business intelligence, data management, data warehouse, and data assurance. You’ll help with projects that involve information technology strategy and infrastructure, enterprise architecture, enterprise applications, large scale programme and portfolio management, information technology security, data analytics, computer forensics, and emerging technologies like cloud, mobility and social networking.
To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.
As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
- Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
- Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
- Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
- Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
- Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
- Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.
- Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
- Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
- Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
- Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.
- Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
This role will require strong project and stakeholder management skills and the
candidate will require an intermediate/advanced knowledge of analytics/data
modelling/business intelligence tools.
This role will entail (non-exhaustive list):
● Working with key stakeholders across Business Solutions to understand data
and analytics requirements;
● Negotiate and influence stakeholders in regards to requirements gathering, return on investment and project timelines
● Working with the Tech Central Data Intelligence team to drive efficiencies and improve current offering
● Building effective solutions using a range of data transformation/analytic
tools in response to stakeholder feedback
● Project manage work from creation to implementation ensuring deadlines
are met
● Working across the whole Data & Insights team (including governance and data lifecycle) to ensure teams, and current and new solutions are aligned and compliant with regulations
● Driving the consolidation of reporting, insights and dashboards across a variety of stakeholder groups
● Supporting and providing advice to the stakeholders across Business Solutions
● Upskilling junior members of staff in data transformation and analytics tools
● Applying an agile mindset, demonstrating flexibility to quickly shift priorities
of focus to support the extended Data & Insights team
● Managing and coaching junior members of the team to ensure projects are
progressing and to have oversight of the pipeline of work and team priorities
The ideal candidate will have:
● Experience with data transformation and visualisation tools (e.g. e.g. Alteryx,
PowerBI, SQL, Python, Databricks)
● Previous analytical experience in a professional environment;
● Line management experience;
● Strong project management skills/experience;
● The ability to review and critically assess processes, working with colleagues
to drive change;
● The ability to work effectively in the face of pressure and not compromise
professional standards;
● The ability to work within a team and establish strong working relationships
with other teams;
● Strong communication skills – particularly the ability to troubleshoot complex problems and articulate resolutions with clarity;
● A customer-focused mindset;
● Passion for change and innovation; and
● Passion for technology and taking personal responsibility to stay on top of
new developments.
Preferred
● Knowledge of GDPR and Compliance regulations
● Data science expertise, including Python and machine learning
● Strong ability to work in a hybrid environment
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Travel Requirements
Up to 20%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
NoGovernment Clearance Required?
YesJob Posting End Date
October 9, 2024* Salary range is an estimate based on our AI, ML, Data Science Salary Index 💰
Tags: Agile Architecture Business Intelligence Data Analytics Databricks Data management Data warehouse Machine Learning Power BI Python Security SQL
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