Data Analytics and AI Manager at Smartbridge
Houston, TX
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Jul 1, 2026
Houston, TX
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A client-facing consulting role focused on architecting and delivering data, analytics, and AI/ML solutions built on Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, and related Azure services. The position spans the full delivery lifecycle — from requirements gathering and solution design through hands-on implementation — with a heavy emphasis on Energy sector clients. It also involves leading small-to-mid-sized teams, managing project scope and budgets, and supporting business development.
Senior level · 5+ years · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX · Bachelor's required · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 25 people in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (computer and information systems managers). range 8–50
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
Rare in this occupation — lead with these, and say what you built with them.
What the occupation pays Median $175,946 (middle half $139,430–$217,388).
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (6)
The title says 'Manager' and the role includes leading and mentoring delivery teams, managing project scope/budget/risk, and client relationship ownership — pointing to 11-3021. However, the posting strongly emphasizes staying hands-on through delivery (architecture, implementation, technical design), making 15-1243 (Database Architects) a credible runner-up for the primary day-to-day work.
Azure Data Factory is listed as the primary example under 'Azure data platform tools'; Azure Synapse and Azure SQL are listed as 'or similar' alternatives in the same requirement — captured in the alternatives array for that skill.
Oil & Gas / Energy sector experience is described as 'strongly preferred' and Med Tech as 'also welcomed' — these are domain preferences, not named technologies, so they are not emitted as skills.
PMP certification is explicitly called 'a plus, not required' — listed under preferred accordingly.
The degree requirement ('Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business, or a related field') is stated without an 'or equivalent experience' escape clause, so it is treated as a hard requirement.
No compensation figures are provided in the posting.
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