Description
& Summary At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge cloud solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of PwC Canada. 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. There will also be a data governance technology implementation of Collibra, which will need to be integrated with Databricks and Fabric following Data Governance taxonomies and guidance.You will be responsible for implementing these new technologies, driving digital transformation, and working collaboratively with the CDAO Data Engineering & Architecture team.
Translating the vision, you set the tone and inspire others to follow.
Your role is crucial in driving AI enablement, business growth, shaping the direction of data and transformation, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximizing leader and end-user satisfaction.
You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.
This role requires a strong sense of urgency and the ability to accelerate implementation efforts. The ideal candidate must be capable of rapidly standing-up new technologies from scratch and driving execution with speed and precision. Given the current project delays, the Director must be proactive, results-oriented, and able to lead teams in high-pressure environments to meet aggressive timelines.
Meaningful work you’ll be part of
As a Databricks Director, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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 Dev Ops, Jenkins, Terraform, or Pre-Sales Architecture is a nice to have
PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer
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