Data & AI Governance Specialist | Senior Manager

PwC; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development programs

Executive coaching

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

PwC Australia’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Team seeks a Data & AI Governance Senior Manager to guide clients in privacy, data protection, data governance and AI governance, shaping strategies and operating models. You’ll design practical roadmaps that unlock value from data and AI while managing risk.

You’ll lead governance frameworks, help with regulatory alignment, and translate complex requirements into actionable client recommendations, collaborating across legal, risk and tech teams.

Qualifications

• Experience across privacy, data protection, data governance, information management, responsible AI, AI governance, technology risk or related advisory disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy, data protection, data governance and AI governance strategies, operating models and practical roadmaps that build trust, manage risk and help unlock value from data and AI in a safe, scalable and sustainable way.
• Design and implement practical solutions across privacy impact assessments, data lifecycle management, data quality, data cataloguing, retention and disposal, and AI lifecycle controls.
• Help organisations identify, assess and respond to emerging risks across data, privacy and AI, including changes in regulation, technology and stakeholder expectations.
• Translate complex requirements into clear, actionable recommendations for clients, helping them define governance strategies, design effective operating models and align uplift with strategic priorities, business outcomes and opportunities to create value.

Skills

Privacy governance

Data protection

Data governance

AI governance

Information management

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Collibra

Informatica

OneTrust

Varonis

Cyera

Job description

Data & AI Governance Specialist | Senior Manager

The Cybersecurity & Privacy Team helps organisations navigate one of the most significant shifts of our time: the rapid evolution of data, privacy and AI. As a Privacy, Data Protection, Data & AI Governance Senior Manager, you’ll work with clients at the forefront of change — helping them use strong governance not only to manage risk, but to unlock trusted value from their data and AI investments.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health —giving you the chance to makeareal impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community ofmore than370,000 peoplewhovalue bold ideas, collaboration, and lastingchange. Together, we’re building trust andshapingthe future.

Whatyou’lldo:

Advise clients on privacy, data protection, data governance and AI governance strategies, operating models and practical roadmaps that build trust, manageriskand help unlock value from data and AI in a safe,scalableand sustainable way.

Design and implement practical solutions across privacy impact assessments, data lifecycle management, data quality, data cataloguing, retention and disposal,and AIlifecycle controls.

Helporganisationsidentify,assessand respond to emerging risks across data,privacyand AI, including changes in regulation,technologyand stakeholder expectations.

Translate complex requirements into clear, actionable recommendations for clients, helping them define governance strategies, design effective operatingmodelsand align uplift with their strategic priorities, businessoutcomesand opportunities to create value.

Whatwe’relooking for:

Werecognisethat this combination of skills is rare, sowe’relooking for people with experience across two or more areas including privacy, data protection, data governance, information management, responsible AI, AI governance, technologyriskor related advisory disciplines.

Core skills:

Knowledge of privacy, data protection, datagovernanceand AI governance frameworks,standardsand regulatory expectations.

Curiosity about how AI is changingorganisations, a growth mindset to keep learning as the market evolves, and a passion for helping clients use data and emerging technologies in ways that are trusted, responsible and value-creating.

Strong problem-solving, relationship-buildingand communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across business, technology, legal,riskand compliance teams.

Experience with relevant tools and platforms such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Informatica,OneTrust, Varonis, Cyeraor other privacy, datagovernanceand AI governance technologies.

What you’ll gain:

Leadership development programs and executive coaching designed to help you inspire teams and accelerate your career growth.

A culture valuing diverse perspectives, empowering leaders to drive innovation and collaboration, learn more about our commitment toInclusion and DiversityandFirst Nations Prosperity

A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.

Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work,balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.

Being part of a community united by purpose, delivering impact that reaches clients, communities, and the future you’re shaping.

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offerhere.

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristicand to maintaining a safe, respectful workplace for everyone.We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.