Senior Manager / Director for Data and AI Governance

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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. Requirements of the Role 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. What we are offering Concentrated experience and rapid career growth. It may sound like a platitude, but it really is. Fair wages plus paid overtime. Paid time off 20 + 10 - 15 days, 3-5 wellbeing days and 2 extra days off from the company at the e nd of the year. High-end Ultrabook and iPhone with unlimited data. Benefit program with 55.000 - 60.000 points that you can use for holidays, education, sports (Multisport), health... Simply on what you enjoy. Support for your education and development: business and digital skills training (e.g. Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau), ongoing training and certification, for example in Microsoft (Azure, PowerApps), project management (Prince2, PMI), service management (ITIL), agile development (Scrum, SAFe ), DAMA, Salesforce, coaching and presentation skills and more. We pay for technical certifications and the time you spend studying them. Opportunity to work in the future at a foreign PwC office, for example in the USA, Canada and there are others in the selection . Extra-work activities and Away Days (team building , , etc.). Regular feedback on, also consultation with a coach with whom you can address your further development and career direction. PwC is the largest audit team in the Czech Republic, but also law, tax, consulting and technology, data or forensic teams. Find out how easy it is to combine this knowledge when you're in the right place. With us, you will get the opportunity to see how business is done in large companies. We are part of an international network of companies with more than 364,000 colleagues in 151 countries. At PwC, we create an inclusive work environment where everyone can be themselves and find their place and opportunity to develop. This year, we have successfully maintained the prestigious Equal Pay Certification , making us one of only four companies in the Czech Republic (and the only one from the Big 4) that demonstrably implements fair compensation practices regardless of gender. Are you interested in our offer? Let us know about yourself and we will discuss more details together! Ochrana osobních údajů pro žadatele o zaměstnání / Privacy Statement for Recruitment Applicants #LI-EK1