Senior Manager, Data Architecture & Engineering

Sapient Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace

Learning & development opportunities

Competitive compensation & benefits

Work-life balance

Health benefits for you and family

Generous paid leave

Job summary

Publicis Sapient in Houston is seeking a Senior Manager to define the future state of our data landscape. You will lead enterprise architecture standards and guide Lakehouse/cloud platform strategies to support analytics, BI, and AI capabilities.

This role requires coordinating with business leaders, architects, and engineers to drive enterprise-wide data initiatives and foster scalable, long-term data growth. Excellent stakeholder management and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Enterprise Data Platforms, or related technical leadership roles.
• Proven experience defining and implementing enterprise-scale data architecture strategies.
• Strong background in cloud-native data platforms, enterprise integration, and modern data ecosystems.
• Experience leading architecture decisions across complex, multi-domain business environments.
• Deep understanding of data modeling, integration architecture, governance, and modern data platform design.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead enterprise-wide technology initiatives.
• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and enforce enterprise data architecture standards across the organization.
• Guide Lakehouse and cloud platform strategies for scalable data products.
• Shape data foundations for analytics, BI, operational reporting, and AI capabilities.
• Collaborate with business leaders and engineers to drive enterprise-wide data initiatives.

Skills

Data architecture

Cloud platforms

Governance & modeling

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

12+ years data experience

Tools

Databricks

Azure Data Platform

AWS Data Services

Snowflake

Job description

Job Description

Data is a strategic asset that powers decision-making across trading, risk management, finance, operations, and enterprise reporting. As we continue to modernize our data ecosystem, we re investing in scalable cloud-native platforms, modern data products, and enterprise architecture capabilities that enable trusted, accessible, and business-ready data across the organization.

As a Senior Manager, Enterprise Data Architecture & Engineering, you will play a critical role in defining the future state of our data landscape. You will lead the development of enterprise architecture standards, guide modern Lakehouse and cloud platform strategies, and help shape the data foundations that support analytics, business intelligence, operational reporting, and emerging AI capabilities.

Working closely with business leaders, architects, engineers, and technology stakeholders, you will influence enterprise-wide data initiatives, drive architecture decisions for complex business domains, and help establish a scalable framework for long-term growth and innovation.

This is a highly visible opportunity for an experienced data leader who enjoys solving complex enterprise challenges, driving modernization, and shaping the future of data across an organization.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Enterprise Data Platforms, or related technical leadership roles.
• Proven experience defining and implementing enterprise-scale data architecture strategies.
• Strong background in cloud-native data platforms, enterprise integration, and modern data ecosystems.
• Experience leading architecture decisions across complex, multi-domain business environments.
• Deep understanding of data modeling, integration architecture, governance, and modern data platform design.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead enterprise-wide technology initiatives.
• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within Energy, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Commodity Trading, Capital Markets, or other highly data-intensive industries.
• Deep expertise in modern Data Product, Data Mesh, and domain-driven architecture concepts.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise cloud data platforms leveraging:
  • Databricks
  • Azure Data Platform Services
  • AWS Data Services
  • Snowflake
• Familiarity with real-time, event-driven, and streaming architecture patterns.
• Experience establishing architecture governance boards, reference architectures, design standards, and enterprise best practices.
• Experience leading cloud migration, modernization, and enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Architecture certifications in major cloud platforms and Databricks strongly preferred.

Additional Information

Level: Senior Manager

Compensation: Depending on experience: $160,000 - 210,000

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]