Senior Data Architect

A career in PwC’s Chief Data and Analytics Office (CDAO) involves leveraging innovative solutions to enable data-driven decision making. This role focuses on the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of dashboards and reporting tools. The Senior Data Architect will work with stakeholders across various business functions to ensure data products meet strategic needs, drive informed decision-making, and support developers and project teams. Responsibilities include leading data architecture design, governing data modeling, overseeing data pipeline integration, and collaborating on strategic business outcomes.

Must Have

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise data architecture principles, standards, and reusable frameworks.
• Govern data modeling practices across 3NF, dimensional, and semantic layers to support ODS and analytical needs.
• Define and maintain authoritative data sources, business vocabularies, and lineage documentation.
• Oversee the integration of data pipelines across ingestion, storage, and consumption layers.
• Collaborate with business, analytics, and engineering teams to align architecture with strategic business outcomes.
• Partner with data governance and security functions to ensure regulatory compliance (GDPR, OSFI, FINRA).
• Guide modernization initiatives leveraging Azure and Databricks ecosystems.
• Experience in data architecture management and ability to oversee data architecture or engineering teams.
• Proven success leading large-scale data transformation and cloud migration initiatives.
• Advanced expertise in data modeling techniques (3NF, star, and semantic layers).
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Services, Databricks, and data pipeline orchestration.
• Proficiency with metadata management, data lineage, and cataloging tools like Collibra.
• Experience with ETL/ELT design, APIs, microservices, and streaming data architectures.

Good to Have

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as TOGAF, DAMA-DMBOK, Azure Solutions Architect.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Inclusive benefits
• Flexibility programs
• Continuous development environment

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Information Technology (IT)

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Chief Data and Analytics Office (“CDAO”) within PwC’s Business Enablement team will provide you with an opportunity to leverage innovative solutions to enable data-driven decision making for our organization. We are dedicated to helping our leaders transform data into actionable insights through reporting, dashboards, and other data products. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of dashboards and reporting tools. You will work closely with stakeholders across Finance, Sales & Marketing, Human Capital, and other parts of the business to support our developers and project team members to ensure that our dashboards meet the strategic needs of our leadership and drive informed decision-making.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a Senior Data Architect at the Senior Manager level, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise data architecture principles, standards, and reusable frameworks
• Govern data modeling practices across 3NF, dimensional, and semantic layers to support ODS and analytical needs
• Define and maintain authoritative data sources, business vocabularies, and lineage documentation
• Oversee the integration of data pipelines across ingestion, storage, and consumption layers
• Collaborate with business, analytics, and engineering teams to align architecture with strategic business outcomes
• Partner with data governance and security functions to ensure regulatory compliance (GDPR, OSFI, FINRA)
• Guide modernization initiatives leveraging Azure and Databricks ecosystems
• Mentor and develop data engineers, modelers, and architects through technical leadership and coaching
• Participate in architecture review boards, data councils, and governance forums
• Continuously evaluate emerging trends (Data Mesh, Data Fabric, AI enablement) to evolve enterprise data design

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• Experience in data architecture management and ability to oversee data architecture or engineering teams
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Professional certifications such as TOGAF, DAMA-DMBOK, Azure Solutions Architect are assets
• Proven success leading large-scale data transformation and cloud migration initiatives
• Advanced expertise in data modeling techniques (3NF, star, and semantic layers)
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Services, Databricks, and data pipeline orchestration
• Proficiency with metadata management, data lineage, and cataloging tools Collibra
• Experience with ETL/ELT design, APIs, microservices and streaming data architectures
• Ability to build strong partnerships with business and technology stakeholders to deliver reliable, governed, and high-value data assets
• Forward-looking mindset with a focus on modernization and scalability as well as a collaborator who fosters cross-functional partnerships and inclusion
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Applied Macroeconomics, Business Case Development, Business Data Analytics, Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools (BIRT), Business Intelligence Development Studio, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Competitive Advantage, Continuous Process Improvement, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Architecture, Database Management System (DBMS), Data Collection, Data Pipeline, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy {+ 32 more}

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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