Director, Data Strategy & Governance

PwC South Africa; New York (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Director of Data, Analytics & AI to lead the strategic direction of data initiatives, drive business growth, and mentor the next generation of leaders. You will oversee executive client relations and manage transformative projects that shape data governance and strategy across the firm.

In this role you will promote innovation, guide cross‑functional collaboration, and ensure adherence to PwC's standards of quality, integrity, and inclusion while leveraging cloud platforms and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• At least 10 years of experience in data analytics, governance, or related leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Drive the strategic direction of data initiatives and enhance decision-making frameworks.
• Establish a vision for business expansion and innovation.
• Mentor and develop future leaders within the organization.
• Maintain executive client relationships and engagements.
• Lead transformative projects that influence data strategy and governance.
• Foster a culture of creativity and innovation within the team.
• Collaborate across departments to enhance productivity and effectiveness.
• Uphold adherence to professional standards in data management.

Skills

Leadership

Data governance

Cloud data architectures

AI/ML models

Executive client relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Informatica

Alation

Collibra

Databricks

SAP MDG

SnowPro Core/Advanced

Job description

PwC is seeking a Director of Data, Analytics & AI to lead the strategic direction of data initiatives, drive business growth, and mentor the next generation of leaders. You will oversee executive client relations and manage transformative projects that shape data governance and strategy across the firm.

In this role you will promote innovation, guide cross‑functional collaboration, and ensure adherence to PwC's standards of quality, integrity, and inclusion while leveraging cloud platforms and