Technology and Engineering | Full-time Senior Manager, Data Architecture & Engineering Houston, Texas, United States

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

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace

Learning opportunities

Competitive compensation

Work-life balance

Health benefits

Paid leave & holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Publicis Sapient in Houston seeks a Senior Manager, Data Architecture & Engineering to shape the next era of enterprise data. You will lead enterprise architecture standards, cloud & Lakehouse strategy, and build scalable data foundations for analytics and AI initiatives.

Work closely with business leaders, architects, and engineers to drive data programs, set governance, and enable trusted, business-ready data across the organization.

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.
• 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 drive enterprise data architecture standards across the organization.
• Guide modern Lakehouse and cloud platform strategies.
• Influence enterprise-wide data initiatives and architecture decisions.
• Establish a scalable framework for long-term growth and innovation.

Skills

Data architecture

Data engineering

Cloud-native platforms

Data modeling

Governance

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Databricks

Azure Data Platform Services

AWS Data Services

Snowflake

Job description

Senior Manager, Data Architecture & Engineering

Job ID: 2026-174289 | 1111 Bagby Street Houston Texas 77002 United States | Full-time

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.

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.
• 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]

Company Description

Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.