Data Management & Enablement Lead (FTC)

PwC is hiring a Data Management & Enablement Lead (FTC) in Dublin, Ireland. Level rates it ; you can apply on PwC.

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Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions visa sponsorship.
The posting mentions Collibra, data governance and data management among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
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AI in this role

Lead data management and governance initiatives focusing on implementing Collibra as an enterprise data catalogue to support analytics and GenAI.

Collibra

data-governancedata-managementmetadata-managementdata-strategy

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Data Analytics

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

We are seeking a proactive and strategic Manager to join the Chief Data Office (CDO) team on a fixed term contract for 12 months. The role will lead data management and enablement initiatives, with a particular focus on implementing and embedding Collibra as the firm's Enterprise Data Catalogue (EDC). Working in partnership with Lines of Service (LoS), technology, risk, legal and global teams, the role will strengthen data governance, metadata management and data discoverability to support analytics, GenAI and wider digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the implementation, adoption and ongoing development of Collibra as the firm's EDC, including roadmap, governance, delivery milestones and success measures.

Design and embed the Collibra operating model, including data ownership, stewardship, roles, workflows, platform governance and support arrangements.

Define metadata standards, business glossaries, taxonomies and minimum metadata requirements to improve data consistency and discoverability.

Partner with LoS and business teams to identify, prioritise and onboard data assets and use cases into the EDC.

Drive EDC adoption through stakeholder engagement, communications, training and monitoring of platform usage and business value.

Lead and coordinate data strategy and enablement initiatives with LoS and business teams, translating priorities into practical roadmaps and measurable outcomes.

Develop project plans and manage scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues and reporting across concurrent CDO initiatives.

Embed data governance and lifecycle practices that support responsible data access, reuse, analytics and GenAI.

Implement data policies and standards agreed by the Data Governance Board and promote alignment with global and network requirements.

Collaborate across business, Technology, Risk, Legal, Information Security and global teams to deliver sustainable data capabilities.

Advocate for a data-driven culture and promote good data management and stewardship practices across the firm.

Education/Professional Qualifications:

Candidates to have minimum a third level qualification (a qualification in data management desirable)

Experience Required:

6+ years of experience in data management, data governance, data strategy, technology transformation or a related role.

Experience leading the implementation and adoption of Collibra or a comparable enterprise data catalogue or data intelligence platform.

Experience in metadata management, taxonomy development, data ownership and data asset onboarding.

Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing plans, risks, dependencies, governance and reporting.

Ability to translate business requirements into practical data management processes and technology-enabled solutions.

Experience engaging senior stakeholders and working across business, technology, risk and global teams.

Understanding of the data foundations required for analytics, GenAI and responsible data reuse.

Experience delivering change, communications, training and adoption activities for new data capabilities.

Personal Qualities

Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional initiatives.

Ability to handle multi-tasking environment, meet deadlines, and work with a wide range stakeholders

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with storytelling

Demonstrates enthusiasm & commitment to work

Ability to develop business relationships internally and externally

Demonstrates a commitment to quality and integrity

Proactive work approach and ability to demonstrate good judgement

Our commitment to you
We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that empowers our people to thrive and feel a sense of belonging at PwC. We seek to attract talented people from different backgrounds with diverse perspectives who can bring innovation and creativity. At PwC, your hard work doesn't go unnoticed. We celebrate your achievements not just within the firm, but among your peers as well. Our rewards are designed to fit your unique lifestyle and needs. And because being part of PwC should be rewarding every day, you'll have access to PwC perks a handpicked selection of exclusive discounts, experiences, and extras just for being part of our team.

Application support
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know (ie_experiencedhireteam@pwc.com). All requests will be treated confidentially and supported wherever possible to help you showcase your strengths.

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

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Automation, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creative Solutions Development, Creativity, Data Governance Training, Data Infrastructure, Data Integrity, Data Management Plan (DMP), Data Monetization, Data Quality Improvement Plans (DQIP), Data Stewardship Frameworks, Data Strategy, Data Warehouse Governance, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Information Security, Intellectual Curiosity, Knowledge Management {+ 15 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

How we rate this

Data Management & Enablement Lead (FTC) at PwC rates 25 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Data Management & Enablement Lead (FTC) is an open job at PwC.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Dublin.
The job was posted on September 14, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by PwC. Apply on PwC

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

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