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Senior Manager / Director for Data and AI Governance

PwC
PraguePosted 25 days agoDiscoveredMatch locked
Full time

Job Description & Summary

Are you interested in shaping how   organisations   adopt artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly, at scale, and with confidence? Do you want to influence how boards, executives, and regulators think about AI governance, trust, risk, and value creation?   As a

Senior Manager / Director – Data & AI Governance

, you will play a pivotal leadership role in defining PwC’s Data and AI governance vision, building   market ‑ leading   service offerings, and helping   organisations   navigate complex regulatory, ethical, and strategic challenges related to AI and data.

About the team

Our Data and AI team brings together experts across the end-to-end data and AI lifecycle – from strategy and governance to engineering, development, and industrial deployment. The team combines deep   expertise   in data platforms, AI and ML development, computer vision, and AI in industrial environments, working in a flat, collaborative setup with a strong international exposure across the Czech Republic and the wider CEE region.

About your manager

Tomas   as a Partner in PwC leads the whole Document Automation team and cooperates with 4 team managers to create and execute our strategy. Tomas is passionate about team vision and delivering high services to our internal and external clients. He enjoys all outdoor sport activities, in particular cycling and cross-country skiing.

Job description & summary

As a senior leader within PwC’s Data and AI practice in the Czech Republic, you will   be responsible for   setting the strategic direction and scaling PwC’s Data and AI governance   and risk   capabilities. You will work closely with senior executives, boards, regulators, and internal PwC leadership across CEE and global markets, while leading and developing a multidisciplinary team of   professionals.

You will:

  • Define and clearly articulate the vision and strategic roadmap for Data and AI governance ,   risk   and compliance   services within PwC.
  • Build, evolve, and   industrialise   differentiated service offerings at the intersection of AI, data governance,   technology   and development.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to board members,   C ‑ suite   executives, and senior leadership across industries on AI strategy, governance, and   risk ‑ informed   decision ‑ making .
  • Lead large, complex, and   high ‑ impact   client engagements .
  • Drive innovation by   identifying   trends,   developments, and technological shifts, and translating them into new propositions and thought leadership.
  • Lead, coach, and scale a   high ‑ performing   team of Data and AI governance professionals, fostering   expertise , thought leadership, and career development.
  • Represent PwC externally through thought leadership, executive workshops, industry forums, and selected public engagements related to responsible and trustworthy AI.

What matters to us

  • Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in Data   or   AI governance, risk, technology strategy, or a closely related advisory or leadership role.
  • Proven ability to define and lead strategic initiatives, service portfolios, or practices in a professional services or large   organisational   environment.
  • Strong   track record   of engaging with senior executives, boards, and regulators on complex,   high ‑ stakes   topics related to AI, data, and digital transformation.
  • Commercial acumen and experience in business development, including shaping client demand, building   long ‑ term   relationships, and growing revenue.
  • Strong communication   and influencing skills, with the ability to articulate complex topics clearly and credibly to both technical and   non ‑ technical   audiences.
  • Professional fluency in English and Czech.

Why you’ll enjoy working here

Professional growth

that matches your ambitions and pace. Gain in months the kind of experience that can take years to build elsewhere.  •

Fair pay

with no gaps. We are among the few companies in the Czech Republic certified for

Equal Pay.

  • A flexible   benefits   programme   with

55,000 points

to spend on what matters most to you.  •

35 - 42 days

(depending on the seniority)

of paid time off,

including three - five well-being days and two additional days off at the end of the year.

  • An opportunity to give back to the community with

one paid volunteering day

every year.

  • The chance to work from one of

PwC’s international offices

(available from the Senior Associate level).  •

We support your learning and development journey

: We offer training in business skills (such as presentation and communication skills, assertiveness, and giving feedback) as well as digital skills (including Alteryx, Power BI, and AI). Our technical training will help you understand the full deals transaction lifecycle and how to present our findings to clients in a clear and impactful way. We also cover the cost of professional certifications, such as CFA.  •

A buddy programme,

regular feedback, and access to a coach who can support your professional development and career path.

  • Extensive

well-being support

and initiatives promoting a healthy lifestyle, from Dr. Digital and Human Dynamic programmes to workplace yoga and running events.

  • An ultrabook and an iPhone with unlimited data.
  • Social events   and   Away Days .

At PwC, we help clients solve today’s and tomorrow’s challenges across audit, consulting, tax, legal, technology, and data. We create an environment where people can learn, grow, and build a career in their own way. We believe the best results come from diverse experiences and perspectives. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves, build on their strengths, and contribute to work that makes a real impact.

Interested in joining us? We’d love to hear from you and tell you more about this opportunity.

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