
Line of Service
Advisory
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Technology Strategy
Management Level
Director
& Summary
PwC Ireland- Bring Your Talent, Grow Your Skills, Unlock Your Potential
As a Director in our Data & AI team, you will lead the design and delivery of transformative, large-scale data modernisation programmes for leading healthcare and health-system clients. Your focus will be on leveraging Microsoft Azure architectures, including Microsoft Fabric, to help health organisations build secure, scalable, and future-ready data platforms. You will draw on significant hands-on experience in the health sector to guide clients through complex data challenges, from EHR/PAS integration to the secondary use of clinical data for research and analytics. You will engage across the full client lifecycle: early-stage sales, technical solution shaping, architecture design, delivery oversight, and driving platform adoption.
Role & Responsibilities
Lead health-sector data strategy and modernisation engagements, positioning Azure-based solutions to solve clients' most complex clinical and operational data challenges.
Guide sales and technical pre-sales activities for Azure andMicrosoftFabric data modernisation solutions, shaping opportunities and defining requirements with health clients.
Architect end-to-end data platform solutions, integrating Azure Data Lake Storage, Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric.
Design and assure solutions that meet the stringent security, privacy, and regulatory demands of healthcare (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, and relevant health data standards).
Advise clients on EHR/PAS data integration and the secondary use of clinical data for research, population health, and analytics.
Oversee delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary programmes, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and compliant.
Build and manage senior client relationships across C-suite, clinical leadership, and technical stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on health data transformation.
Stay current on emergingAzure and Fabric capabilities, health data trends, and AI/ML adoption, proactivelyidentifyingopportunities for innovation.
As a Director in PwC, you will be expectedtoalso:
Guide business development activities toidentifyopportunities on new/existing clients
Develop market awareness of PwC’s technology brand and service offerings
Continue to develop industry relationships and your PwC brand
Lead, train, coach and supervise a small team of technical resources
Lead the development of your own and team’s technical acumen
Lead a portfolio of clients, while reporting to Partners
Lead thefinancial managementof clients
Cultivate strong working relationships with senior business,technologyand changemanagement stakeholders, in the capacity of a trusted advisor on Data matters
Establish strategic alliances, and lead joint ventures with key IT suppliers and businesspartners
Communicate the practical implications of architectural decisions, issues and plans toexecutive, business, technicaldeliveryand IT management stakeholders
Your Profile
Essential
15+ years' experience designing, delivering, and leading large-scale enterprise data platforms and transformation programmes.
Significant, demonstrable experience delivering data programmes within the health / healthcare sector.
Hands-onexpertisein Microsoft Azure data services: Azure Data Lake Storage, Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Databricks, and related modern data ecosystem tools.
Strong background in healthcare data governance, security, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
Proven experience with EHR/PAS data architectures and the secondary use of clinical data for research or analytics.
Experience engaging and influencing senior business, clinical, and technology stakeholders, including C-level executives.
Proven leadership in developing, mentoring, and managing teams in a fast-paced, client-facingsetting.
Proventrack recordof successfully delivering complex projects within a consulting orprofessional services environment
Experience leading and inspiring teams of technical consultants onshore,nearshoreandoffshore
Experience with large-scale Data strategy development across the health industry
Desirable
Emerging hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric
Familiarity with AI/ML integration, data democratisation, and modernlakehousepatterns applied to health data.
Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland
We believe that challenges are better solved together!We’reinspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology,you’llbe a part of amazing teams encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact. This purpose-led work, and our continuous development and encouragement, will help unlock your potential and take your career to the next level.
Enjoy PwC’sperks
We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us atLife@PwC (https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html).
Being appreciated for being you
Our mostvaluable assetis ourpeopleand we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability statusWe believe this so much that we have signed up for theBusiness in the Community Elevate Pledge (https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/)
You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more atwww.pwc.ie
Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply,we’dlove to hear from you!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation toparticipatein the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please email usfor more information.
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
AI Systems, Artificial Intelligence Techniques, Data Analytics, Fabric Design, Microsoft Azure
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Application Software, Business Model Development, Business Process Modeling, Business Systems, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Developing Training Materials, Embracing Change, Emerging Technologies, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Integration, Enterprise Software, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Influence, Innovation, Innovative Design {+ 27 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Government Clearance Required?
Job Posting End Date

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