Tax Innovation - Data Solution Architect - Director

PwC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 438,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

PwC in Chicago seeks a Director-level Tax Innovation - Data Solution Architect to design scalable data infrastructure and lead data-driven client engagements. You will build pipelines, drive data integration, and enable advanced analytics across the PwC Tax practice, aligning with governance and security standards.

You will mentor teams, shape strategic directions, and advance thought leadership in data-enabled tax solutions, while managing executive relationships and business development

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of experience in data architecture, analytics, or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree can be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable data infrastructure and analytics platforms.
• Lead data pipelines, integration, and transformation solutions.
• Collaborate across teams to drive data-driven innovation and client engagements.
• Promote data quality, security, and governance within analytics frameworks.
• Build relationships with clients and guide strategic directions for engagements.

Skills

Data architecture

Data engineering platforms

Systemic thinking

Innovation mindset

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Tax Innovation - Data Solution Architect - Director, you will play a pivotal role in transforming raw data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making and driving business growth within our Tax practice. You will focus on designing and building data infrastructure and systems to enable efficient data processing and analysis, developing and implementing data pipelines, data integration, and data transformation solutions.

As a Director, you will set the strategic direction and lead business development efforts, making impactful decisions and overseeing multiple projects while maintaining executive-level client relations. You will translate the vision, set the tone, and inspire others to follow, driving business growth and shaping the direction of client engagements. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion, and a commercial mindset are foundational to our success. You will cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, leveraging our collective strength.

In this role, you will develop new ideas, solutions, and structures, driving thought leadership and promoting technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing scalable data infrastructure and systems to facilitate efficient data processing and analysis
• Developing and managing data pipelines, integration, and transformation solutions to support client needs
• Leveraging advanced technologies such as Azure Data Factory and Databricks Unified Data Analytics Platform to enhance data architecture development
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and strategic data solutions
• Promoting technological advances and fostering environments where people and technology thrive together
• Identifying market gaps and converting opportunities into successful outcomes for the firm
• Cultivating potential in others through mentorship and leadership, aligning with PwC's values and brand
• Validating data integrity, security, and compliance within analytics frameworks
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients to shape engagements and drive business growth
• Encouraging creativity and systemic thinking to solve complex problems and develop new ideas and solutions

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 9 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain
• Demonstrating proficiency in data architecture development and data engineering platforms
• Utilizing Azure Data Factory and Microsoft Azure Databricks for data integration
• Managing data quality and validation processes within Snowflake Data Warehouse
• Leading strategic questioning and systemic thinking in complex projects
• Promoting innovation and embracing change in data-driven environments
• Cultivating potential through coaching and feedback in client engagements

The salary range for this position is: $150,000 - $438,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is anequal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

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