Palantir Solution Architect / Delivery Manager | Vertex Elite LLC | Houston, TX

Vertex Elite LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Elite LLC in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Palantir Solution Architect / Delivery Manager to lead end-to-end Palantir Foundry implementations and drive digital transformation. You will design Palantir Ontology structures, integrate Foundry with Databricks and enterprise data platforms, and manage distributed engineering squads and data teams to deliver measurable value.

Requires 8+ years in enterprise data architecture and hands-on Palantir expertise; immediate availability preferred;

Qualifications

• 8+ years of enterprise data architecture and delivery management experience.
• Hands-on Palantir Foundry and Ontology design expertise.
• Experience integrating Palantir with Databricks and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Palantir Foundry implementations and adoption.
• Architect and optimize Palantir Ontology models and workflows.
• Integrate Palantir Foundry with Databricks and enterprise data platforms.
• Collaborate with C-level stakeholders to define data strategy.
• Guide distributed engineering teams and ensure on-time delivery.
• Ensure data governance and security compliance.

Skills

Palantir Foundry

Palantir Ontology design

Databricks integration

Enterprise data architecture

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Tools

PySpark

SQL

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Position Summary

Vertex Elite LLC is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished Palantir Solution Architect / Delivery Manager with deep enterprise data architecture and implementation expertise to join our client delivery team on a full-time basis in Houston, TX. In this specialized executive solution architecture and delivery management role, you will spearhead leading enterprise Palantir Foundry implementations, driving business adoption, designing optimized Palantir Ontology structures, and delivering measurable digital transformation outcomes. You will work closely with C-level business stakeholders, executive leadership, distributed engineering squads, and data teams to integrate Palantir Foundry with Databricks and enterprise cloud platforms. Ideal candidates bring a robust academic background in computer science, engineering, or data analytics, deep practical mastery of Palantir Foundry and Ontology, and immediate availability for deployment in Houston.

Detailed Job Description

As a Palantir Solution Architect / Delivery Manager at Vertex Elite LLC in Houston, TX, you will take full ownership of leading end-to-end Palantir implementation lifecycles, architecting complex data solutions, and ensuring flawless service delivery. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass designing and optimizing Palantir Ontology and operational workflows, integrating Palantir Foundry with Databricks and enterprise data platforms, and leading distributed technical teams through solution design and execution. You will partner with business stakeholders to align data strategies with organizational objectives, drive data governance and analytics initiatives, mentor technical resources, and manage project governance across energy, oil & gas, trading, or industrial sectors. Working in a fast-paced enterprise environment requiring executive leadership and stakeholder management, you will accelerate digital transformation and maximize business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end enterprise Palantir Foundry implementation, adoption, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Architect, design, and optimize Palantir Ontology models and complex operational workflows.
• Integrate Palantir Foundry seamlessly with Databricks and diverse enterprise data platforms.
• Partner closely with business stakeholders, C-level executives, and domain leaders to define data strategy and deliverables.
• Drive solution architecture, technical delivery, governance, and enterprise analytics frameworks.
• Lead distributed technical teams, mentor engineers, and foster high-performing collaborative engineering cultures.
• Oversee project execution schedules, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and milestone delivery.
• Ensure uncompromising adherence to enterprise data governance, security compliance, and data privacy standards.
• Manage client-facing governance forums, executive status updates, and commercial stakeholder discussions.
• Maintain comprehensive technical architecture documentation, ontology schemas, and delivery roadmaps.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of professional enterprise data architecture, solution design, and delivery management experience.
• Strong hands-on professional expertise with Palantir Foundry and Palantir Ontology design.
• Proven experience integrating Palantir platforms with Databricks and modern enterprise data architectures.
• Deep expertise in enterprise data governance, data warehousing, and advanced analytics frameworks.
• Exceptional solution delivery track record with proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, strategic planning, and executive presentation capabilities.
• Professional availability for full-time employment in Houston, TX.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Domain industry experience within Energy, Oil & Gas, Commodity Trading, or Heavy Industrial sectors.
• Hands-on multi-cloud platform experience (Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform).
• Global team leadership experience coordinating cross-geography technical delivery squads.
• Professional certifications such as Palantir Foundry Certified Developer/Architect or AWS/Azure Solutions Architect.
• Advanced background in data engineering pipelines (PySpark, SQL) and machine learning operationalization.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Deadline: Open until filled

Notice Period: Immediate to short notice preferred

Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time (Houston, TX)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for senior Palantir solution architect and delivery manager roles, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your hands-on Palantir Ontology design, Databricks integration experience, and leadership across industrial or energy sectors.