Data Delivery Excellence Senior Manager

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Data, Analytics & AI

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

A career within Data and Analytics services will provide you with the opportunity to help organisations uncover enterprise insights and drive business results using smarter data analytics. We focus on a collection of organisational technology capabilities, including business intelligence, data management, and data assurance that help our clients drive innovation, growth, and change within their organisations in order to keep up with the changing nature of customers and technology. We make impactful decisions by mixing mind and machine to leverage data, understand and navigate risk, and help our clients gain a competitive edge.

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 Senior 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:

• Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.
• Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.
• Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.
• Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.
• Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.
• Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
• Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.
• Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Position Overview:

The Senior Manager in the Data Delivery Excellence team will play a crucial role in business development and sales while maintaining a solid technical foundation. This position also includes responsibilities for delivery management, ensuring the successful implementation of data initiatives. The ideal candidate will
have a strong background in data architecture, governance, and agile delivery, with experience in cloud environments like Azure and AWS. Collaboration, innovation, and a deep understanding of best practices are essential to thrive in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business Development & Sales:

○ Identify and develop new business opportunities within the data and analytics
domain.
○ Engage with potential clients to understand their needs and propose tailored data solutions.
○ Collaborate with the sales team to drive revenue growth and expand the company’s market presence.

2. Delivery Management:

○ Oversee the delivery of data projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
○ Manage project teams and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure
successful project outcomes.
○ Implement best practices in delivery management to optimize efficiency and client satisfaction.

3. Experience in Data Architecture:

○ Lead the design and development of scalable data architectures, employing industry best practices.
○ Hands-on experience with data modeling, including Kimball methodologies for structured data and vectorized models for unstructured and IoT streaming data.
○ Architect solutions on cloud platforms, with a preference for Azure, but AWS
experience is also valuable.

4. Experience in Data Governance & Compliance:

○ Implement and maintain data governance frameworks in alignment with DAMA principles.
○ Ensure data compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
○ Develop and manage data quality metrics, policies, and procedures.

5. Experience in DevOps & Agile Integration:

○ Integrate DevOps practices into the data architecture and delivery process to ensure continuous integration, delivery, and deployment of data solutions.
○ Drive agile delivery practices within the Data Delivery Excellence team, ensuring iterative and incremental development of data solutions.
○ Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure the reliability and performance of data systems.

6. Technical Expertise:

○ Proficiency in SQL and Python for data manipulation, transformation, and
automation.
○ Strong understanding of cloud-native data services, particularly within Azure and AWS ecosystems.
○ Ability to integrate data from various sources, including IoT and unstructured data streams.
○ Experience in designing and developing APIs for data integration and management.

7. Leadership & Collaboration:

○ Act as a key partner to the Data Lead, taking ownership of major projects and
leading teams to successful delivery.
○ Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, promoting best practices in data management.
○ Mentor and develop junior team members, ensuring the team's growth and
continuous improvement.

8. Industry Expertise:

○ Experience in complex data environments such as financial services,
telecommunications, or mining.
○ Familiarity with industry-specific data challenges and solutions.

9. Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

○ Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in data architecture, governance, and analytics.
○ Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data capabilities across the organization.

Qualifications:

● Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
● Experience:
○ 8+ years of experience in data architecture, governance, and delivery roles.
○ Proven experience in implementing and managing data governance frameworks, particularly DAMA.
○ Extensive experience in data modeling (Kimball for structured, vectorized for
unstructured, and IoT streaming data).
○ Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS considered).
○ Familiarity with agile methodologies, leading practices in data delivery, and DevOps integration.
○ Experience in business development and sales within the data and analytics
domain.
○ Experience in delivery management, overseeing data projects from inception to completion.

Preferred Attributes:

● Certifications: Relevant certifications in Data Governance (DAMA), Cloud Platforms (Azure/AWS), DevOps, or Agile Delivery.
● Industry Experience: Experience in complex data environments such as financial services, telecommunications, or mining.
● Progression in Roles: Demonstrated career progression with increasing responsibilities.
● Hands-on Developer Background: Preference for candidates who started in hands-on roles such as data engineering, BI development, or business analysis.
● Soft Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, adaptability, and team collaboration skills.

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Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

September 23, 2024