Data Insights and Analytics Manager at PwC South Africa

This role will entail (non-exhaustive list):

• Working with key stakeholders across Business Solutions to understand data and analytics requirements;
• Negotiate and influence stakeholders in regards to requirements gathering, return on investment and project timelines
• Working with the Tech Central Data Intelligence team to drive efficiencies and improve current offering
• Building effective solutions using a range of data transformation/analytic tools in response to stakeholder feedback
• Project manage work from creation to implementation ensuring deadlines are met
• Working across the whole Data & Insights team (including governance and data lifecycle) to ensure teams, and current and new solutions are aligned and compliant with regulations
• Driving the consolidation of reporting, insights and dashboards across a variety of stakeholder groups
• Supporting and providing advice to the stakeholders across Business Solutions
• Upskilling junior members of staff in data transformation and analytics tools
• Applying an agile mindset, demonstrating flexibility to quickly shift priorities of focus to support the extended Data & Insights team
• Managing and coaching junior members of the team to ensure projects are progressing and to have oversight of the pipeline of work and team priorities

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience with data transformation and visualisation tools (e.g. e.g. Alteryx,PowerBI, SQL, Python, Databricks)
• Previous analytical experience in a professional environment;
• Line management experience;
• Strong project management skills/experience;
• The ability to review and critically assess processes, working with colleagues to drive change;
• The ability to work effectively in the face of pressure and not compromise professional standards;
• The ability to work within a team and establish strong working relationships with other teams;
• Strong communication skills – particularly the ability to troubleshoot complex problems and articulate resolutions with clarity;
• A customer-focused mindset;
• Passion for change and innovation; and
• Passion for technology and taking personal responsibility to stay on top of new developments.

Preferred

• Knowledge of GDPR and Compliance regulations
• Data science expertise, including Python and machine learning
• Strong ability to work in a hybrid environment