Data & AI Transformation Director

The Opportunity

As a Data & AI Transformation Director unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes thatll elevate your career. We are seeking a Director Data & AI Transformation - Microsoft Practice to lead and deliver large-scale Microsoft-based transformation programs across cloud data analytics and artificial intelligence. This individual will be responsible for owning end-to-end program delivery managing executive stakeholder relationships building high-performing delivery teams and helping grow PwCs Microsoft consulting practice.

The successful candidate will combine deep expertise in Microsoft technologies particularly Microsoft Azure and Microsoft AI Foundry with proven experience leading large-scale enterprise transformation programs and offshore delivery organizations. This is a delivery-first leadership role focused on execution client outcomes and scaling delivery capabilities rather than pure sales or advisory responsibilities. Your role will include but isnt limited to:

Delivery Leadership & Program Ownership

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale Microsoft Data AI and Cloud transformation programs.

• Own program outcomes including scope budget governance risk management quality and delivery success.

• Lead multiple concurrent programs and workstreams across complex enterprise environments.

• Establish effective delivery governance escalation management and executive reporting structures.

• Drive successful outcomes across strategic transformation initiatives and managed delivery engagements.

Microsoft Data & AI Transformation

• Lead delivery of solutions leveraging:Microsoft Azure; Microsoft AI Foundry; Azure AI Services; Microsoft Fabric; Enterprise Data Platforms; Modern Analytics Solutions.

• Support clients in cloud modernization data platform transformation and enterprise AI adoption initiatives.

• Develop delivery roadmaps that align technology investments with business objectives and measurable outcomes.

• Provide practical guidance on enterprise Data & AI transformation approaches and operating models.

Executive Stakeholder Management

• Build trusted advisor relationships with CIOs CTOs Chief Data Officers technology leaders and business executives.

• Represent PwC during executive steering committees governance reviews and program leadership meetings.

• Serve as the primary delivery lead for strategic client engagements.

• Communicate delivery status risks dependencies and business impacts to executive stakeholders.

• Facilitate decision-making across client partner and delivery teams.

Global Delivery & Offshore Leadership

• Lead geographically distributed teams across Canada the United States and offshore delivery centres.

• Manage complex global delivery models utilizing onshore and offshore resources.

• Coordinate activities across delivery teams vendors architects engineers and business stakeholders.

• Establish delivery practices that support scalability quality accountability and operational excellence.

• Drive issue resolution risk mitigation and program recovery efforts where required.

Talent Development & Practice Growth

• Build and scale high-performing delivery teams.

• Leverage professional networks to identify attract and develop top Microsoft delivery talent.

• Mentor Managers Senior Managers Architects and Delivery Leaders.

• Foster a culture of collaboration accountability transparency and continuous improvement.

• Contribute to the ongoing growth of PwCs Microsoft Data & AI practice.

Business Development & Alliance Growth

• Support pursuits proposals executive presentations and solution development activities.

• Build and strengthen relationships with Microsoft and key client stakeholders.

• Contribute to thought leadership and market-facing initiatives related to Microsoft Data & AI solutions.

• Help develop delivery offerings accelerators and go-to-market capabilities.

• Support long-term practice growth and strategic expansion objectives.

What Youll Bring
Your skills knowledge and experiences are what set you apart. Heres what we look for:

• 12 years of professional experience in technology consulting enterprise transformation cloud delivery or technology leadership.

• 10 years of experience leading large-scale enterprise technology programs and delivery organizations.

• Proven experience delivering Microsoft-based transformation programs.

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and modern Microsoft Data & AI technologies.

• Extensive experience managing offshore and global delivery teams.

• Demonstrated success managing executive-level stakeholder relationships and steering committees.

• Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams across delivery architecture engineering and business functions.

• Strong consulting stakeholder management and client relationship management capabilities.

• Experience owning complex budgets delivery risks resource plans and program governance.

• Demonstrated ability to independently lead large-scale client engagements with limited oversight.