Data Director Azure Data Modernisation and Fabric

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Do you want to be a part of a team of technology and digital leaders experienced in scoping and delivering large transformation programmes in complex matrix environments

Our Data &AIConsulting team is dedicated toleveragingtechnologyin order tosolve complex business problems for our clients. We work with Irelands largest organisations across a wide range of industries including financial services government healthcare technologymediaand telecoms.

Do you want to be a part of a community of problem solvers combining human ingenuityexperienceand technology innovation to deliver sustained outcomes and build trust

At PwC we believe real transformation is Human Led and Tech Powered. Key to delivering this capability and driving our continued growth is our ability to guide clients in their consideration and implementation of leading Data Analytics & AI Technologies. As we embark on further building on our deep technical and commercial teams we are hiring for talent with skills in data strategy governance and transformation. By joining our Data& AI team you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of our company and help clients deliver bigger more impactful transformation that lasts.

Purpose-led workyoullbe part of

As a Director in our Data & AI team you will lead the design and delivery of transformative large-scale data modernisation programmes for leading enterprise clients. Your focus will be onleveragingAzure and Microsoft Fabric architectures to help organisations achieve secure scalable and future-ready data platforms. You will engage in every stage of the client lifecyclefrom early-stage sales and technical solution shaping through architecture design delivery oversight and driving technology adoption. This role will see you working closely with both C-level business leaders and technical teams to align data strategies with business transformationobjectives. Your experience in complex data environments especially in health systems will position you to make a real impact on how clients manage integrate and derive value from their data.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Guidesales and technical pre-sales activities for Azure and Microsoft Fabric-based data modernisation solutions working with clients to shape opportunities and define requirements.

• Architect end-to-end data platform solutions integrating Azure Data Lake Storage Synapse Analytics Data Factory Microsoft Fabric and related services.

• Oversee and assure the delivery of complex multi-disciplinary projects ensuring solutions are secure scalable and meet business compliance and regulatory requirements.

• Provide strategic technical leadership and guidance to clients and internal teams ensuring alignment with best practices in data architecture and cloud adoption.

• Build and manage senior client relationships including C-suite and technical stakeholders acting as a trusted advisor on data transformation and analytics strategy.

• Enableadoption of next-generation data platforms supporting clients in data migration integration and operationalisation of modern architectures.

• Supportnurtureandempowerhigh-performing teams fostering a culture of technical excellence innovation and knowledge sharing across PwC.

• Stay current on emerging Azure and Fabric technologies data governance security and industry trendsproactivelyidentifyingopportunities for innovation and service improvement.

As a Directorin PwC you will be expectedtoalso:

• Guidebusiness development activities toidentifyopportunities on new/existing clients

• Develop market awareness of PwCs technology brand and service offerings

• Continue to develop industry relationships and your PwC brand

• Lead train coach and supervise a small team of technical resources

• Lead the development of your own and teams technical acumen

• Lead a portfolio of clients while reporting to Partners

• Lead thefinancial managementof clients

• Cultivatestrong working relationships with senior business technology and change management stakeholders in the capacity of a trusted advisor on Data matters

• Establishstrategic alliances and lead joint ventures with key IT suppliers and business partners

• Communicate the practical implications of architectural decisions issues and plans to executive business technicaldeliveryand IT management stakeholders

Your Profile:

• 15 years experience in the design delivery and leadership of large-scale enterprise data platforms and transformation programmes with a primary focus on Azure cloud services and Microsoft Fabric.

• Deepexpertisein architecting and integrating Azure Data Lake Storage Synapse Analytics Data Factory Microsoft Fabric Databricks and related modern data ecosystem tools.

• Demonstratedtrack recordleading sales pursuits technical pre-sales solution shaping and end-to-end delivery in a consulting or professional services environment.

• Strong background in data platform security governance regulatory compliance (e.g. GDPR HIPAA) and operational best practices.

• Experience engaging and influencing senior business and technology stakeholders including C-level executives architects and engineering leads.

• Practical knowledge of data warehousing data lake datalakehouse ETL/ELT processes real-time data integration and analytics enablement on Azure.

• Experience with healthcare data architectures and the secondary use of EHR/PAS data for research or analytics is highly desirable.

• Proven leadership in developing mentoring and managing teams in a fast-paced client-facing setting.

• Proventrack recordof successfully delivering complex projects within a consulting or professional services environment

• Experience leading and inspiring teams of technical consultants onshorenearshoreand offshore

• Experience with large-scale Data strategy development acrossthe healthindustry

• Knowledge of key data trends (e.g. AI and machine learning integration cloud data solutions data collaboration and sharing data democratisation)

Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland

We believe that challenges are better solved together!Wereinspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technologyyoullbe a part of amazing teams encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact. This purpose-led work and our continuous development and encouragement will help unlock your potential and take your career to the next level.

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We reward your impact and support your wellbeing through a competitive compensation package inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at. ( appreciated for being you

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