Enterprise Data Director

PwC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Director to lead the modernization of their enterprise data platform, integrating advanced technologies like Microsoft Fabric and Databricks. You will play a pivotal role in driving digital transformation and mentoring future leaders. The ideal candidate has significant experience in software development, data governance, and exceptional leadership skills. This position offers competitive compensation and supports your work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Inclusive benefits

Flexibility programs

Qualifications

• Experience in software development and architecting Azure-based data solutions.
• Proven expertise in Databricks, Power BI, Microsoft Azure, and Python.
• Experience implementing data governance with Collibra.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Microsoft Fabric and Databricks for enterprise-scale data solutions.
• Integrate Collibra with Databricks and Fabric for advanced data governance.
• Champion adoption of a modern data stack.

Skills

Software development

Databricks

Power BI

Microsoft Azure

Data governance with Collibra

Python

Event-driven architecture

Azure ML / MLOps

Kubernetes

Docker

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Terraform

Job description

Description

As a Director within PwC’s Chief Data Analytic Office (CDAO), you will lead the modernization and implementation of the enterprise data platform, including Microsoft Fabric and Databricks. You will also be responsible for integrating Collibra with Databricks and Fabric, implementing new data governance technology, and driving digital transformation in collaboration with the CDAO Data Engineering & Architecture team.

Translating the vision, you set the tone and inspire others to follow. Your role is critical in driving AI enablement, business growth, shaping the direction of data and transformation, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to guard PwC's reputation, uphold quality, integrity, inclusion, and a commercial mindset, and create a healthy working environment while maximizing satisfaction for leaders and end‑users.

This role requires a strong sense of urgency and the ability to accelerate implementation efforts. You must be capable of rapidly standing‑up new technologies from scratch and leading teams in high‑pressure environments to meet aggressive timelines.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

• Lead end‑to‑end implementation of Microsoft Fabric and Databricks for enterprise‑scale data solutions
• Integrate Collibra with Databricks and Fabric to enable advanced data governance aligned with firm‑wide taxonomies
• Champion adoption of a modern data stack and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Drive digital transformation initiatives, accelerating technology implementation and execution
• Collaborate across cross‑functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
• Develop and present Proof of Concepts and technical demos to validate data platform capabilities
• Mentor and inspire the next generation of data and technology leaders within the CDAO
• Promote an environment where people and technology thrive together
• Uphold and enforce professional, technical, and ethical standards in all project delivery
• Foster a healthy, inclusive working environment and maximize leader and end‑user satisfaction

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• Experience in software development, including architecting Azure‑based data solutions
• Proven expertise in Databricks, Power BI, Microsoft Azure, Synapse, Data Factory, and Python
• Experience implementing data governance with Collibra and data integration / analytics with Microsoft Fabric
• Strong knowledge of event‑driven architecture and modern data platform design
• Demonstrated leadership in technology adoption, innovation, and digital transformation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative approach
• Ability to rapidly stand‑up new technologies and lead teams under aggressive timelines
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance big picture and detailed execution
• Adherence to professional and technical standards, and PwC’s code of conduct and independence
• Experience with Azure ML / MLOps, Kubernetes, Docker, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Terraform, or Pre‑Sales Architecture is a nice to have

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be 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 help you thrive in work and life.

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.