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Data Analytics and AI Manager
Houston, TX
Open 4 months, first seen by us 128 days ago- Pay
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Data Analytics and AI Manager – Full-Time, Hybrid (Houston, TX) Location: Houston, TX (West Sam Houston Parkway South, Energy Corridor area) Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid About Smartbridge: Smartbridge is a U.S.-based technology consulting firm dedicated to transforming businesses through innovative solutions and digital modernization. As a trusted partner to our clients, we deliver impactful results across key industries such as Energy, Life Sciences, and Food & Beverage.
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What you’ll work on
Full postingLead end-to-end data and analytics implementations on Fabric, Databricks and Azure AI/ML
Architect cloud and on-premise data and analytics solutions, including AI/ML
Gather business requirements and build functional and technical designs
Lead and mentor small to mid-sized delivery teams on cloud data migrations
Manage project scope, timeline, budget, risk and client communications
From the employer’s posting
Lead end-to-end delivery of data and analytics engagements, including implementations built on Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, and Azure AI/ML services
Architect high-performing, end-to-end cloud (and on-premise) data and analytics solutions, including AI/ML solutions
Develop functional and technical designs for client solutions, staying hands-on through delivery rather than delegating execution entirely
Lead and mentor small to mid-sized delivery teams on cloud data and analytics migrations and implementations in enterprise environments
Manage project scope, timeline, budget, risk, and client communications for assigned engagements
Education & alternatives
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business, or a related field - PMP certification required
Posting record
Report an errorOpen 4 monthsWe first saw this posting 128 days ago and it is still up. Roles open this long are often slow to fill or kept open to collect applications.
- Status in our records
- Live
- First seen by us
- Jul 3, 2026128 days ago
- Recorded sightings
- 54
- Last seen by us
- Nov 8, 2026
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Day 128
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Smartbridge is hiring
1 open job
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- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks required - Strong background in Azure data platform tools (Data Factory, Synapse, Azure SQL, or similar) - Working knowledge of AI/ML solution design and implementation on Azure
About Smartbridge: Smartbridge is a U.S.-based technology consulting firm dedicated to transforming businesses through innovative solutions and digital modernization. As a trusted partner to our clients, we deliver impactful results across key industries such as Energy, Life Sciences, and Food & Beverage. Position Summary: We are seeking a hands-on Data Analytics and AI Manager to lead the delivery of data and AI-driven projects across Smartbridge's client base. While this role will support clients across all of Smartbridge's industries, a significant portion of the work will center on our Energy clients, so Oil & Gas experience is strongly preferred. This role owns technical delivery from architecture through implementation, working directly in the platforms our clients run on — Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, and the broader Azure data and AI ecosystem. The ideal candidate is comfortable staying hands-on with delivery rather than purely managing from a distance, and can translate business requirements into scalable, production-ready data and AI solutions across a range of industries. Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver data and analytics engagements across Smartbridge's full client portfolio — spanning Energy, Life Sciences, and Food & Beverage - Lead end-to-end delivery of data and analytics engagements, including implementations built on Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, and Azure AI/ML services - Architect high-performing, end-to-end cloud (and on-premise) data and analytics solutions, including AI/ML solutions
- Strong industry business acumen with a solid understanding of the Upstream, Midstream, or Medical Device Manufacturing business value chain. - Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks required - Strong background in Azure data platform tools (Data Factory, Synapse, Azure SQL, or similar)
- Strong background in Azure data platform tools (Data Factory, Synapse, Azure SQL, or similar) - Working knowledge of AI/ML solution design and implementation on Azure - Proven experience managing and staying technically hands-on in data project delivery (not purely oversight)
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- Median yearly pay, May 2025
- $175,140
- Expected change, 2025 to 2035
- 15.8% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs
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Job description
Data Analytics and AI Manager – Full-Time, Hybrid (Houston, TX)
Location: Houston, TX (West Sam Houston Parkway South, Energy Corridor area)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid
About Smartbridge:
Smartbridge is a U.S.-based technology consulting firm dedicated to transforming businesses through innovative solutions and digital modernization. As a trusted partner to our clients, we deliver impactful results across key industries such as Energy, Life Sciences, and Food & Beverage.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a hands-on Data Analytics and AI Manager to lead the delivery of data and AI-driven projects across Smartbridge's client base. While this role will support clients across all of Smartbridge's industries, a significant portion of the work will center on our Energy clients, so Oil & Gas experience is strongly preferred. This role owns technical delivery from architecture through implementation, working directly in the platforms our clients run on — Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, and the broader Azure data and AI ecosystem. The ideal candidate is comfortable staying hands-on with delivery rather than purely managing from a distance, and can translate business requirements into scalable, production-ready data and AI solutions across a range of industries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver data and analytics engagements across Smartbridge's full client portfolio — spanning Energy, Life Sciences, and Food & Beverage
- Lead end-to-end delivery of data and analytics engagements, including implementations built on Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, and Azure AI/ML services
- Architect high-performing, end-to-end cloud (and on-premise) data and analytics solutions, including AI/ML solutions
- Oversee the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise data architecture using Agile methodology and the software development lifecycle
- Drive business requirement gathering and review sessions to develop effective data integrations, applying both data expertise and industry knowledge
- Promote data sharing, consistency, and reusability across the organization; ensure data quality across all project phases
- Collaborate with business units and data owners to implement and maintain enterprise-level business analytics and data warehousing solutions
- Identify and promote best practices for data modeling across business units and information domains
- Ensure operational and analytical data warehouses support business reporting needs; establish standards for data governance and consistency
- Execute technical feasibility assessments, solution estimation, and proposal development for data and analytics opportunities
- Develop functional and technical designs for client solutions, staying hands-on through delivery rather than delegating execution entirely
- Lead and mentor small to mid-sized delivery teams on cloud data and analytics migrations and implementations in enterprise environments
- Manage project scope, timeline, budget, risk, and client communications for assigned engagements
- Serve as the primary point of contact for client reporting and stakeholder communication
- Document and share technical best practices with clients and the Smartbridge community, contributing to our internal IP repository
- Strategize, plan, and support business development related to data and analytics opportunities, including client-facing presentations
- Maintain and grow client relationships, bringing forward ideas that help clients improve business performance
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience delivering data, analytics and AI solutions.
- 3-5+ years direct Oil and Gas experience required in Upstream or Midstream. Medical Device Manufacturing experience will also be considered.
- Strong industry business acumen with a solid understanding of the Upstream, Midstream, or Medical Device Manufacturing business value chain.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks required
- Strong background in Azure data platform tools (Data Factory, Synapse, Azure SQL, or similar)
- Working knowledge of AI/ML solution design and implementation on Azure
- Proven experience managing and staying technically hands-on in data project delivery (not purely oversight)
- Strong understanding of Agile delivery methods and the software development lifecycle
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business, or a related field
- PMP certification required
- Candidates who do not meet these minimum requirements will not be considered.
Additional Requirements:
- Hybrid role based in Houston, TX (Energy Corridor); regular onsite presence required for client and team collaboration
- Reasonable commuting distance required; relocation assistance is not available
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Data Analytics and AI Manager – Full-Time, Hybrid (Houston, TX) Location: Houston, TX (West Sam Houston Parkway South, Energy Corridor area) Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid About Smartbridge: Smartbridge is a U.S.-based technology consulting firm dedicated to transforming businesses through innovative solutions and digital modernization. As a trusted partner to our clients, we deliver impactful results across key industries such as Energy, Life Sciences, and Food & Beverage.
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- Candidates who do not meet these minimum requirements will not be considered. Additional Requirements:- Hybrid role based in Houston, TX (Energy Corridor); regular onsite presence required for client and team collaboration - Reasonable commuting distance required; relocation assistance is not available
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