Data & AI | Director

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Analytics

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

As a Director within PwC Australia’s Data & AI practice, you will help clients shape and deliver their most important data and AI transformations.

You will combine strong consulting and client engagement experience with technical understanding to advise senior stakeholders, shape solutions and lead multidisciplinary teams across data, analytics and AI solutions. You will work primarily in with clients in the Energy and Mining sectors to originate opportunities and lead teams to design and deliver scalable, production-grade data and AI-led solutions supporting tangible business outcomes.

You will also play an important role in growing PwC’s Data & AI capability – nurturing a network of relationships, developing our people, shaping market offerings, contributing to business development and building trusted relationships with our clients.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health , g iving 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:

Build your brand in the market a nd maintain strong trusted relationships with key stakeholders .

Understand client needs and t ranslate complex data concepts into business-friendly language for executives .

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.

Lead multidisciplinary teams of architects, data engineers, AI engineers, data scientists and consultants, providing coaching, technical direction and delivery oversight.

Lead business development by identifying opportunities, shaping propositions, leading pursuits and de livering proposals.

Contribute to PwC’s market presence through thought leadership, executive discussions, demonstrations and industry engagement.

What we’re looking for (not a ll categor ies are necessary in one in div idual ) :

Significant experience developing and maintain ing trusted relationships with executives in the Energy and Mining sectors.

Track record of identifying, shaping and converting consulting sales pursuits and a demonstrated ability to lead complex client engagements leveraging data and AI to deliver business outcomes .

Broad technical awareness across Data & AI, with the ability to confidently guide and challenge architects, engineers and data scientists on solution design and implementation.

Experience in leading the deliver y of 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.

Practical knowledge of modern cloud and Data & AI technology ecosystems such as Azure, AWS or GCP, and platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric or equivalent.

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 {+ 29 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

October 31, 2026