Manager, Data & Analytics

Sapient Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace

Learning opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Work-life balance

Health benefits

Paid leave and holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Publicis Sapient in Houston is seeking a data leader to drive analytics strategy and data product development across the organization. You will partner with Trading, Finance, Operations, and Technology to build scalable analytics platforms and trusted data products.

The role emphasizes collaboration, cloud analytics, and enterprise data governance to support smarter business decisions and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of analytics/BI experience.
• Experience delivering enterprise analytics solutions and data products.
• Strong data modeling knowledge across conceptual, logical, physical models.
• Experience with cloud-based data/analytics platforms.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable analytics solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work at the intersection of business, data, and technology to shape scalable analytics solutions.
• Partner with stakeholders across Trading, Finance, Operations, and Technology.
• Evolve modern data platform, analytics architecture, and data product strategy.
• Solve complex data challenges and influence enterprise initiatives.

Skills

8+ years analytics experience

Analytics solutions

Data modeling concepts

Cloud platforms

Translate business requirements

Stakeholder management

Industry experience (energy/utilities/

Data products

Data Mesh

Analytics operating models

Trading systems familiarity

Data governance

Metadata management

Data quality programs

Agile

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

Databricks

Lakehouse

Job description

Job Description

Data plays an increasingly critical role in how we operate, manage risk, support trading decisions, optimize financial performance, and drive business growth. As we continue to modernize our analytics and data capabilities, we re looking for a collaborative and hands‑on data leader who can help transform complex business data into trusted, actionable insights.

In this role, you ll work at the intersection of business, data, and technology, helping shape scalable analytics solutions that enable smarter decision‑making across the organization. You ll partner with stakeholders across Trading, Finance, Operations, and Technology while contributing to the evolution of our modern data platform, analytics architecture, and data product strategy.

This is an opportunity to solve complex data challenges, influence enterprise‑wide initiatives, and play a meaningful role in building the foundation for the organization s future analytics capabilities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related discipline.


• 8+ years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, data architecture, data management, or related technology roles.


• Experience designing and delivering enterprise analytics solutions and data products.


• Strong understanding of data modeling concepts, including conceptual, logical, and physical data design.


• Experience working with cloud-based data and analytics platforms.


• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable analytics and data solutions.


• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Commodity Trading, Financial Services, or other highly data-intensive industries.


• Experience working with Databricks, Lakehouse architectures, and modern cloud data platforms.


• Experience with Data Products, Data Mesh, modern analytics operating models, or enterprise data transformation initiatives.


• Familiarity with trading systems, market operations, financial reporting, and risk‑related business processes.


• Experience with data governance, metadata management, and enterprise data quality programs.


• Experience working within Agile product and delivery environments.


• Demonstrated success partnering across business and technical teams to deliver impactful data and analytics solutions.

Additional Information

Level: Manager

Compensation: Depending on experience - Range of 130,000 - 160,000 USD

Benefits of Working Here

• An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.


• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.


• Competitive compensation and benefits package.


• Flexibility to support work‑life balance.


• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.


• Generous paid leave and holidays.


• Wellness program and employee assistance.

The range shown represents a grouping of relevant ranges currently in use at Publicis Sapient. Actual range for this position may differ, depending on location and specific skillset required for the work itself.

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]