Smartbridge

Data Analytics and AI Manager

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Houston, TX, USA

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Senior level

Information Technology • Consulting

The Role

Lead hands-on delivery of cloud data, analytics, and AI projects using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, and Azure data services. Architect end-to-end solutions, manage Agile implementations, mentor delivery teams, translate business requirements into production-ready solutions, ensure data quality and governance, manage scope/budget/risk, and support client relationships and business development—with emphasis on Energy clients.

Summary Generated by Built In

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

Skills Required

5+ years delivering data and analytics solutions
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric
Hands-on experience with Azure Databricks
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
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
Oil & Gas / Energy sector experience
Med Tech experience
PMP certification
Hybrid role based in Houston, TX (Energy Corridor); regular onsite presence required
Reasonable commuting distance required; relocation assistance not available

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The Company

HQ: Houston, TX

83 Employees

Year Founded: 2003

What We Do

Smartbridge focuses on simplifying business transformation. We apply thought leadership and innovation to bring our customer’s digital agenda to reality. We partner with customers in their journey from vision to adoption, and across the plethora of technology options available today. Smartbridge’s comprehensive list of technology and software partnerships gives us the freedom to remain an objective collaborator with our customers. The suite of Smartbridge services includes Digital Innovation, Systems Modernization, Applications Integration, Data Management, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Enterprise Mobility and Blockchain. An empathetic approach to understanding customer challenges is bred into the Smartbridge culture. It is evidenced by our ability to bring ideation to life for customers and ourselves. As thought leaders with a track record of successful project execution, Smartbridge is committed to fueling your innovation.