AI & Advanced Analytics, Senior Manager

Job Overview

AI & Advanced Analytics, Senior Manager

At PwC, our people in data and analytics engineering focus on leveraging advanced technologies and techniques to design and develop robust data solutions for clients. They play a crucial role in transforming raw data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision‑making and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent client engagements, owning delivery quality, commercial performance, risk, and client satisfaction.
• Direct full‑life‑cycle AI programs, from use‑case identification and prioritization through model development, deployment, and value realization.
• Establish and operate AI governance frameworks for clients, including responsible AI, model risk management, data governance, and operating model design.
• Build the operational backbone of client AI programs: intake, prioritization, delivery cadences, MLOps, and performance measurement.
• Provide guidance to data scientists, ML engineers, and data engineers as they design, build, and deploy production AI/ML solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior client executives, shaping AI strategy and translating it into actionable roadmaps.
• Manage senior stakeholder relationships across business, technology, and risk functions, aligning competing priorities and driving outcomes.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences with clarity and credibility.
• Contribute to the practice’s commercial agenda: identify and qualify opportunities, lead proposals, and shape solution offerings.
• Expand existing accounts by identifying adjacent value and bringing the right PwC capabilities to the table.
• Contribute to thought leadership, market assets that strengthen our position.
• Lead, coach, and develop managers, consultants, and technical specialists across engagements, providing performance feedback, mentorship, and career sponsorship.
• Help build recruiting, onboarding, and capability within the practice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience identifying, prioritizing, and delivering AI/advanced analytics use cases end‑to‑end.
• Experience building and running AI programs, including governance and strategy/operations components.
• Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders (including C‑suite) to define business outcomes from AI initiatives.
• Strong client‑facing and delivery experience across both business and technical teams.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering AI/analytics solutions in real environments.
• Consulting experience (boutique or large firms) strongly preferred.
• Ability to translate business problems into scalable AI use cases and drive execution.
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams to implement and deploy solutions.
• Preferred: industry exposure to utilities & energy or public sector.
• Master’s degree required (e.g., Computer Science, MBA, or similar).
• Technical background a plus but not required.

Compensation & Location

Salary range: $168,000 – $218,000, plus variable incentive pay.

Location: Calgary, Alberta.