Data & AI | Senior Manager
pwc · Perth ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Management
pwc · Perth ·
Line of Service
AdvisoryIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
AnalyticsManagement Level
Senior ManagerJob Description & Summary
As a senior leader within PwC Australia’s Data & AI practice, you will help clients shape and deliver their most important data and AI transformations.Why PwC?
At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health, giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.
Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.
What you’ll do:
Lead complex Data & AI consulting engagements from strategy and solution design through to engineering, implementation and production deployment.
Advise senior technology and business leaders on Data & AI strategy, architecture, platforms, operating models and technology choices.
Shape end-to-end Data & AI solutions spanning data engineering, modern data platforms, analytics, machine learning, Generative AI, agentic AI and enterprise integration.
Provide technical leadership across solution architecture and engineering, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, reliable and fit for enterprise environments.
Lead the development and productionisation of AI solutions, including appropriate MLOps/LLMOps, evaluation, monitoring, governance and Responsible AI practices.
Translate complex business challenges into practical Data & AI opportunities, roadmaps and solutions that deliver measurable business value.
Lead multidisciplinary teams of architects, data engineers, AI engineers, data scientists and consultants, providing coaching, technical direction and delivery oversight.
Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and act as a recognised advisor on emerging Data & AI technologies and their application.
Support business development by identifying opportunities, shaping propositions, developing proposals and contributing to client pursuits.
Help evolve PwC’s Data & AI offerings, accelerators, methods and engineering capabilities based on emerging technology and client needs.
Contribute to PwC’s market presence through thought leadership, executive discussions, demonstrations and industry engagement.
What we’re looking for (not all categories are necessary in one individual):
Significant experience delivering Data & AI solutions, with strong experience in consulting or professional services and a demonstrated ability to lead complex client engagements.
Strong technical depth across Data & AI, with the ability to confidently guide and challenge architects, engineers and data scientists on solution design and implementation.
Experience designing and delivering production-grade AI and machine learning solutions, including Generative AI and emerging agentic AI patterns.
Strong understanding of modern data architecture and engineering, including data platforms, integration, data pipelines, analytics and the foundations required to support enterprise AI.
Experience with modern cloud and Data & AI technology ecosystems such as Azure, AWS or GCP, and platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric or equivalent.
Strong understanding of AI/ML engineering practices including MLOps/LLMOps, APIs, containerisation, CI/CD, observability, model evaluation and production operations.
Understanding of AI governance, Responsible AI, security and risk considerations associated with deploying AI within enterprise environments.
Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams and developing technical capability within high-performing consulting or engineering environments.
Strong executive communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in clear business language.
A commercial mindset, including experience shaping client opportunities, developing proposals, contributing to sales pursuits and growing trusted client relationships.
Ability to connect technology decisions to business outcomes, helping clients move from experimentation to scalable, sustainable Data & AI adoption.
What you’ll gain:
Leadership development and coaching designed to help you inspire teams and accelerate your career growth.
A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.
Being part of a community united by purpose, delivering impact that reaches clients, communities, and the future you’re shaping.
Ready to grow here and go further? Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future.
We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.
No Agencies Please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, C++ Programming Language, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Creativity, Data-Driven Decision Making (DIDM), Data Engineering, Data Lake, Data Mining, Data Modeling, Data Pipeline, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Science Algorithms, Data Science Troubleshooting, Data Science Workflows, Deep Learning, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation {+ 25 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?
NoGovernment Clearance Required?
NoJob Posting End Date
September 30, 2026