Data Management & Enablement Lead (FTC)

PwC South Africa; Dublin; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PwC perks

Job summary

PwC is seeking a proactive Manager to join the Chief Data Office on a fixed-term 12-month contract. You will lead data governance, metadata management and enable Collibra as the Enterprise Data Catalogue, partnering with LoS, technology, risk, legal and global teams to deliver analytics and GenAI-enabled transformations.

The role requires 6+ years in data management, experience implementing Collibra, and the ability to translate business needs into governance frameworks, roadmaps and measurable

Qualifications

• Minimum a third level qualification; data management qualification desirable.
• 6+ years of experience in data management, governance or strategy.
• Experience leading Collibra implementations and data catalog initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead Collibra implementation, adoption and evolving EDC roadmap.
• Design Collibra operating model including ownership and workflows.
• Define metadata standards and taxonomies for discoverability.
• Engage senior stakeholders and translate priorities into roadmaps.
• Embed data governance and lifecycle practices across the firm.

Skills

Data governance

Collibra

Stakeholder engagement

Metadata management

Project management

Education

Third level qualification

Tools

Collibra

Enterprise Data Catalogue

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and strategic Manager to join the Chief Data Office (CDO) team on a fixed term contract for 12 months. The role will lead data management and enablement initiatives, with a particular focus on implementing and embedding Collibra as the firm's Enterprise Data Catalogue (EDC). Working in partnership with Lines of Service (LoS), technology, risk, legal and global teams, the role will strengthen data governance, metadata management and data discoverability to support analytics, GenAI and wider digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, adoption and ongoing development of Collibra as the firm's EDC, including roadmap, governance, delivery milestones and success measures.
• Design and embed the Collibra operating model, including data ownership, stewardship, roles, workflows, platform governance and support arrangements.
• Define metadata standards, business glossaries, taxonomies and minimum metadata requirements to improve data consistency and discoverability.
• Partner with LoS and business teams to identify, prioritise and onboard data assets and use cases into the EDC.
• Drive EDC adoption through stakeholder engagement, communications, training and monitoring of platform usage and business value.
• Lead and coordinate data strategy and enablement initiatives with LoS and business teams, translating priorities into practical roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Develop project plans and manage scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues and reporting across concurrent CDO initiatives.
• Embed data governance and lifecycle practices that support responsible data access, reuse, analytics and GenAI.
• Implement data policies and standards agreed by the Data Governance Board and promote alignment with global and network requirements.
• Collaborate across business, Technology, Risk, Legal, Information Security and global teams to deliver sustainable data capabilities.
• Advocate for a data-driven culture and promote good data management and stewardship practices across the firm.

Education / Professional Qualifications

• Candidates to have minimum a third level qualification (a qualification in data management desirable)

Experience Required

• 6+ years of experience in data management, data governance, data strategy, technology transformation or a related role.
• Experience leading the implementation and adoption of Collibra or a comparable enterprise data catalogue or data intelligence platform.
• Experience in metadata management, taxonomy development, data ownership and data asset onboarding.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing plans, risks, dependencies, governance and reporting.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical data management processes and technology-enabled solutions.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders and working across business, technology, risk and global teams.
• Understanding of the data foundations required for analytics, GenAI and responsible data reuse.
• Experience delivering change, communications, training and adoption activities for new data capabilities.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to handle multi-tasking environment, meet deadlines, and work with a wide range stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with storytelling.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm & commitment to work.
• Ability to develop business relationships internally and externally.
• Demonstrates a commitment to quality and integrity.
• Proactive work approach and ability to demonstrate good judgement.

Our Commitment to You

• We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that empowers our people to thrive and feel a sense of belonging at PwC.
• We seek to attract talented people from different backgrounds with diverse perspectives who can bring innovation and creativity.
• At PwC, your hard work doesn't go unnoticed. We celebrate your achievements not just within the firm, but among your peers as well.
• Our rewards are designed to fit your unique lifestyle and needs.
• And because being part of PwC should be rewarding every day, you’ll have access to PwC perks a handpicked selection of exclusive discounts, experiences, and extras just for being part of our team.

Application Support

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know ([e-mail]). All requests will be treated confidentially and supported wherever possible to help you showcase your strengths.

Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• Active Listening
• Analytical Thinking
• Automation
• Coaching and Feedback
• 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
• EmpathyInclusion
• Information Security
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Knowledge Management

Travel Requirements

Travel Requirements 0%

Work Visa Sponsorship

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

Government Clearance

Government Clearance Required? No

Join Us

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.