Junior Data Strategy and Governance Consultant

About PwC France

PwC is a multidisciplinary firm with 7,000 employees in France and North Africa, and part of a global network of over 364,000 people in 136 countries. We are committed to being useful to our clients and accelerators of progress. We invest in our teams' development with a strong value proposition: Grow here. Go further. We are recognized as a Top Employer for the 6th consecutive year and are committed to an inclusive and disability-friendly work environment where everyone can collaborate and make an impact. We offer accommodations for recruitment interviews if needed.

Your Team

Our Data and AI community in France comprises 300 experts (Data Strategists, Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Data Engineers, PO Data, etc.) covering the entire value chain, from strategy to execution, to support our clients in their data transformation journeys across all their businesses and entities.

Your Missions

As a consultant, you will engage in a diverse range of consulting assignments for our key clients across various sectors including industry, finance, retail, and the public sector, serving both SMEs and CAC 40 companies. Your projects will span a broad spectrum of Data Management activities such as Data Strategy, Data Quality Management, Master Data Management, data cataloging and modeling, BI & Analytics initiatives, and supporting Data projects. You will have the opportunity to develop skills across different facets of data governance. Under the guidance of a manager or experienced consultant, you will contribute to key data management initiatives, working with CDOs, Data Offices, operational teams, Data projects, and Business Departments. Specific contributions include:

• Contributing to the definition and implementation of an organization's Data Strategy.
• Deploying and operationalizing the data governance framework.
• Creating/refining Data Architecture & Metadata.
• Leveraging GenAI to enhance data governance practices.
• Auditing an organization's data maturity.
• Managing data quality, metadata, master data, and security.
• Supporting the deployment of structuring data initiatives (Data Mesh, Data Marketplace).
• Driving change management, training, and acculturation for employees.

You will also have the opportunity to work on projects within other areas of the Data BU, such as Data Analytics & Products, AI & Data Science, Data Sustainability, and Enterprise Architecture.

Your Profile

• Proficiency in English and French in a professional context.
• Knowledge of key data governance capabilities (DMBoK).
• Technical skills for data manipulation and analysis.
• Aptitude for analysis and understanding of business processes & needs.
• Expertise in data management and governance, collaborating with Data Offices, Business stakeholders, Data Factories, and Data Platforms.
• Experience with data visualization or data management tools (DQM, MDM, Data catalog, etc.).
• Ability to integrate client-facing teams and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of data modeling and visualization.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• University or business school degree (Computer Science/Engineering/Business), preferably Master's level (Bac +5).
• Ability to understand and address data-related challenges.
• Proactive in developing solutions.
• Results-oriented and focused on solving business challenges.
• Autonomy, pragmatism, and responsiveness.
• Strong listening, analytical, synthesis, and reporting skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and team spirit.
• Interest in facilitating workshops.
• Ability to simplify complex topics for different audiences.

Your Benefits

• An innovative technological environment with access to cutting-edge tools like the Tech Lab, Copilot M365, and the AI Factory.
• Exceptional learning and development opportunities through our intelligent training platform and continuous feedback culture.
• A stimulating performance cycle aligned with the PwC Professional framework to help you achieve excellence.
• A positive and inclusive work environment that supports personal well-being through various programs (parentality, gender equity, health and well-being, LGBT+ inclusion, disability employment).

Learn more about our benefits on our dedicated page.

Our Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process is designed to be smooth and transparent, involving several stages:

• Online assessment with a skills and/or English test.
• HR interview.
• Meetings with operational teams (one or more in-person interviews).
• Information verification: A specialized agency will verify your CV details before hiring.

Key Skills/Competency

The key skills and competencies for a Junior Data Strategy and Governance Consultant at PwC France include: Data Strategy, Data Governance, Data Quality Management, Master Data Management, Data Cataloging, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data Architecture, Change Management, Data Visualization, and Problem-Solving.