Director - Cloud, Data & AI (CD&AI) - Generative AI

PwC is hiring a Director - Cloud, Data & AI (CD&AI) - Generative AI in Zurich, Switzerland. Level rates it ; you can apply on PwC.

Level's read on this job

Works on AI ●●●○ is how Level rates this role: the daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
PwC mentions visa sponsorship in this posting.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Generative AI, ML Engineering and artificial intelligence.
Level classifies it as an executive role.
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AI in this role

Lead client engagements and AI adoption strategies as a Director for Cloud, Data, and Generative AI.

Generative AIML Engineering

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Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Data Science

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

Your Impact

You manage engagements with clients and PwC teams, serving as a key leader within our organization.
Act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them navigate the complexities of AI adoption
Lead workshops and discussions with clients or internal stakeholders to identify AI use cases, understand business challenges, and align AI tailored solutions.
Facilitate your clients' advancement in digitization by gathering their requirements and proposing state-of-the-art solutions.
Anticipate and address potential risks associated with AI implementation, such as data privacy, security, and model performance.
Implement and continuously expand your knowledge of best practices in technology, data engineering, analytics, and consulting approach.

Your Skill Set

A university master’s degree or PhD in fields such as artificial intelligence, computer science, physics, mathematics, or any natural sciences or engineering discipline is preferred.
Over 10 years of work experience evidencing experience with artificial intelligence technologies (such as machine learning, deep learning, advanced statistics and modelling) and more recently in Generative AI (including Agentic AI, GenAI-related cloud technologies, ML engineering).
As experienced hire, you have a solid track record in delivering and overachieving on your projects and you can rely on your network within AI space.
Proven experience in AI leadership roles, with a track record of delivering impactful AI solutions. Consulting experienced is considered a plus.
Proven go-to-market experience within the Swiss market is mandatory, with a strong understanding of local business dynamics and needs.
Fluency in English with a willingness to travel within Switzerland and occasionally internationally; German or French language skills are considered a plus.

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, Analytics Strategy, Architecture Development, Business Architecture, Business Model Innovation, Business Transformation, Cloud Computing, Coaching and Feedback, Commercial Strategies, Communication, Creativity, Digital Customer Experience, Digital Strategies, E-Commerce, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Influence, Information Technology Applications, Innovation {+ 23 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

Director - Cloud, Data & AI (CD&AI) - Generative AI at PwC rates 70 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Works on AI (AI Level 3 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Works on AI. The daily work is on AI products, without building the model.

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

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Director - Cloud, Data & AI (CD&AI) - Generative AI is an open job at PwC.
Level rates this role AI Level 3 of 4: Works on AI.
The role is based in Zürich.
The job was posted on September 9, 2026.
Seniority: executive.
Applications are handled by PwC. Apply on PwC

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Artificial IntelligenceData EngineeringMachine learningConsultingGenerative AIML Engineering

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where artificial intelligence was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where data engineering was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where machine learning was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where consulting was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used Generative AI in your day-to-day work.

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