Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in data and analytics engineering focus on leveraging advanced technologies and techniques to design and develop robust data solutions for clients. They play a crucial role in transforming raw data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making and driving business growth.

Those in data and automation at PwC will focus on automating data internally using automation tools or software to streamline data-related processes within the organisation. Your work will involve automating data collection, data analysis, data visualisation, or any other tasks that involve handling and processing data.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "

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Responsibilities:

We are seeking a Senior Consultant with deep expertise in Indian data center ecosystems, data sovereignty laws, and technology infrastructure planning. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in engaging potential clients, understanding their business needs, and crafting compliant, scalable data center solutions that meet India’s regulatory and operational complexities. You will lead client conversations around data residency strategy, provide actionable recommendations, and work with cross-functional teams to develop end-to-end architectural blueprints. · Key Responsibilities: · Lead engagements with enterprises, cloud providers, hyper scalers, and technology companies considering data centers in India to ensure compliance with data residency and sovereignty regulations (e.g., IT Act, PDP Bill implications, RBI guidelines, sector-specific mandates). · Conduct comprehensive assessments of client data residency requirements, current infrastructure, and compliance gaps. · Advise on selection of data center locations, connectivity options, and technology stacks that align with regulatory compliance and performance objectives. · Develop detailed solution blueprints and roadmaps that incorporate physical infrastructure, network design, security, and data governance frameworks. · Stay updated on evolving regulations impacting data localization and cross-border data flows in India. · Collaborate with legal, infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity experts to deliver holistic, actionable client solutions. · Facilitate workshops, client briefings, and internal training sessions on data residency compliance and data center strategy. · Support business development efforts by preparing proposals, presentations, and market insights. · Identify opportunities, partake in Industry conclaves, author Whitepapers and help with similar activities to increase market visibility. · Qualifications & Experience: · Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. · Minimum 12+ years of experience in IT infrastructure consulting with a focus on data centers and regulatory compliance. · Demonstrated expertise in Indian data residency laws, government regulations, and sector-specific data localization mandates. · Strong understanding of data center technologies, architecture, cloud interoperability, connectivity and security frameworks. · Experience engaging C-level executives and technical leaders in advisory roles. · Proven track record of managing end-to-end client engagements and delivering actionable infrastructure solutions.

· Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. · Familiarity with emerging trends in data privacy, sovereign clouds, edge computing, and India’s digital infrastructure initiatives (e.g., India Stack, National Digital Health Mission) is a plus. · Involved in leading an India based Datacenter build of at least 1 MW or been part of a project of India based Datacenter build of 2 MW and above · Related certifications on Cloud, Datacenter, Sustainability and/or Governance will be an added advantage.

Mandatory skill sets:

sovereign clouds

Preferred skill sets:

sovereign clouds

Years of experience required:

13 to 20 Years

Education qualification:

Btech/MBA/MCA

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Technology

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Sovereign AI

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Alteryx (Automation Platform), Analytical Thinking, Automation, Automation Framework Design and Development, Automation Programming, Automation Solutions, Automation System Efficiency, Business Analysis, Business Performance Management, Business Process Automation (BPA), Business Transformation, C++ Programming Language, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Configuration Management (CM), Continuous Process Improvement, Creativity, Daily Scrum, Data Analytics, Data Architecture, Data-Driven Insights {+ 42 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date