Join PwC New Zealand as a Senior Analyst/Manager in the Data & AI team. Engage with clients to translate AI capabilities into impactful initiatives and strategies.
About the role
- Project Lead managing the planning and execution of AI and data projects for public administration clients. Collaborating with stakeholders and guiding team in the successful delivery of solutions.
Responsibilities
- As Project Lead (Data & AI; m/f/d) you are responsible for the successful planning, management and delivery of complex client projects in the areas of AI and data analytics.
- You act as the central interface between clients and an interdisciplinary team — with a good understanding of technical content while maintaining a clear focus on project accountability.
- Independently manage projects in Data Science & AI — from requirements gathering to successful production rollout and beyond.
- Structure and prioritize tasks together with the team and take on operational project leadership.
- Work closely with our clients to align on requirements, deliverables, blockers and next steps.
- Facilitate workshops and maintain regular communication with client-side stakeholders.
- Continuous risk management, resource planning and time management.
- Support Data Scientists and software developers in the technical design and integration of AI solutions.
- Identify new project opportunities and expand existing client relationships.
- Actively contribute to and further develop our internal processes.
Requirements
- Degree in a STEM field, industrial engineering or a comparable program.
- At least 2 years' experience in project management — ideally in data, analytics or AI projects; from requirements gathering to operationalization and, where applicable, beyond.
- Strong communication skills and experience coordinating with diverse stakeholders.
- Basic technical understanding of data science, AI or software development.
- Experience working with agile methods (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) is a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- High degree of independent, solution-oriented working style, strong team spirit, high motivation and commitment.
- Very good German and English language skills.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours, part-time arrangements and flexible work locations (within Germany) to support work–life balance and compatibility with family commitments.
- A varied and responsible role in an innovative and dynamic environment.
- Freedom to drive your own ideas.
- Time for individual professional development, including up to 4 hours per week through internal or external training.
- Private use of laptop and mobile phone, plus financial support for setting up a home office.
- Collaboration in a motivated team with flat hierarchies.
- 30 days of vacation per year.
- Bike leasing.
- Regular team events.
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