HOUSTON DATA & AI RECRUITMENT
OVERVIEW
Harnham is a global Data and AI Recruitment consultancy that have a dedicated team of consultants, to help clients in Houston to find the top Data & AI talent for their data jobs.
Our team are experts in the Data and AI field and have a deep understanding of the Houston AI and data science landscape. We also have an extensive database of both clients and candidates in the area so whether people come to us as job seekers or instead are looking to fill a data role we have the resources to get them exactly what they need.
We work with organizations of all sizes to help them find the best data and analytics, talent in the area. Our consultants are available to discuss clients' specific needs, as well as provide advice and industry insights based on our research, in order to make sure clients can make the best hiring decisions regarding data roles. Discover more by speaking to our Data & AI Recruiters in Houston today.
DATA & AI RECRUITMENT AND STAFFING
HOW WE DO IT
Just like the Data & AI professionals we place, Harnham use tried and tested models in our recruitment processes.
By gaining valuable market knowledge across a range of industries and regions, Harnham is able to provide a service which is second to none within our marketplace.
We have seen unprecedented growth in our specialist sector and always have a wide range of vacancies at both junior and senior level including AI jobs, Data Science jobs, Data Analyst jobs, and Big Data jobs, all available throughout the UK, France, United States, and the Netherlands. To find out more, contact our Data & AI recruiters in Houston todayÂ
WHAT SETS US APART FROM OTHER HOUSTON DATA & AI RECRUITMENT AGENCIES?
Harnham stands out from other Data & AI Recruitment agencies in Houston because of our focus on data-driven roles and our long-standing history of matching the right candidates to the right roles in the data industry.
Our Data & AI Recruiters in Houston are experts in the data analytics space. They use their extensive knowledge and experience to ensure that our clients in Houston are well-advised and thoroughly informed in order to make the best hiring decisions.
Additionally, we are able to provide our clients with industry insights based on our research. For example, we publish both a salary guide and a diversity guide based on the data industry every year, so we provide our clients with enough information to get the best experience when hiring for a Data or AI position.
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LATEST HOUSTON
DATA & AI JOBS
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Head of Security Engineering
Dallas, TX
$200000 - $235000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentDallas, Texas
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HEAD OF SECURITY ENGINEERING – GLOBAL ENTERPRISE
ONSITE – DALLAS FORT- WORTH METROPLEX
SALARY: $200,000 – $235,000 + BONUS + EQUITY
SECURITY ENGINEERING MANAGER
We’re seeking a results-driven and detail-oriented leader to join our global IT team as Head of Security Engineering. This role is central to advancing our cybersecurity program-driving strategy, execution, and optimization of our security engineering services and tool stack.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute the enterprise security architecture and engineering strategy, leveraging NIST frameworks and Zero Trust principles.
- Partner across teams to embed security-by-design, least privilege, and defense-in-depth into solutions, integrating SAST/DAST tools for continuous secure development.
- Lead the delivery and optimization of security tools and architecture, including next-gen SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk) for real-time threat detection and analytics.
- Automate and enhance incident response using SOAR to streamline detection, remediation, and playbook execution.
- Continuously improve processes, governance, and cloud-native protections-particularly within AWS environments.
- Translate business risks into scalable, practical security solutions that exceed compliance requirements.
- Recruit, mentor, and scale a high-performing security engineering team.
- Use data-driven insights (from SIEM, SOAR, and AWS metrics) to monitor and strengthen security posture.
SKILLS
- Passion for cybersecurity innovation and automation (SOAR, Zero Trust, cloud security).
- Proven success designing and implementing secure architectures across enterprise applications, networks, and AWS.
- Deep expertise in Splunk SIEM, NIST CSF, and Zero Trust implementation.
- Hands-on experience with secure code analysis (SAST/DAST) and DevSecOps automation in CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong communicator who can simplify complex security topics for diverse audiences.
- Knowledge of compliance standards (PCI DSS, GDPR, SOX) and advanced threat defense.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- 5+ years designing and implementing enterprise security solutions (SIEM, AWS, SOAR).
- 3+ years leading security engineering or operations teams, integrating modern security tooling.
- Experience applying NIST and Zero Trust frameworks and communicating risks across functions.
- Commitment to integrity, compliance, and excellence in hybrid/multicloud environments.

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Business Intelligence Manager
San Antonio
$120000 - $150000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentSan Antonio, Texas
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Business Intelligence Manager
Onsite in San Antonio, Texas
Open to those looking to relocate if you are in the United States
$120,000 – $150,000 base
A forward-looking company focused on modernizing its architecture and analytics capabilities is hiring a Business Intelligence (BI) Manager to take full ownership of its enterprise reporting function. This is an individual contributor role to start-with a pathway to leadership-as part of a broader effort to empower data-driven decision-making across the organization.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a greenfield environment and build impactful BI solutions that shape operational decisions, optimize performance, and fuel innovation.
What You’ll Do
- Build, manage, and maintain enterprise dashboards that surface key performance indicators (KPIs) across operational and corporate functions
- Take ownership of the self-service analytics environment, enabling teams to access and interpret critical data
- Create clear, actionable visualizations using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
- Define and standardize KPIs, ensuring consistent reporting logic across departments
- Collaborate closely with Operations and expand support into areas like supply chain, labor, and more
- Train internal teams on how to use and interpret dashboards, improving data literacy and adoption
- Work cross-functionally with data engineering and analytics to ensure timely, accurate, and trusted reporting
What You Bring
- 5+ years of experience in BI, reporting, or data visualization roles
- Proficiency with SQL for data querying, transformation, and validation
- Hands-on experience with Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or equivalent tools
- A strong eye for data storytelling-you can translate metrics into meaning for both technical and non-technical users
- Proven ability to thrive in self-service and fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Growth & Structure
- Role begins as an individual contributor, with potential to grow into a technical leadership or team management role
- You’ll work closely with stakeholders in Operations initially, with an expanding footprint across the business as reporting needs evolve
This is a unique chance to own BI reporting end-to-end in an organization that places a high priority on speed, clarity, and innovation in its analytics journey.

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Business Intelligence Manager
San Antonio, CA
$135000 - $150000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentSan Antonio, Texas
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BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE MANAGER
SAN ANTONIO, TX – ONSITE
$135,000 – $150,000 BASE SALARY + BENEFITS
COMPANY:
This organization is building out its internal business intelligence capabilities to strengthen decision-making and operational performance across the company. With growing needs in operations and central analytics, they’re seeking a BI expert to establish a modern, scalable reporting environment and help teams across the business make smarter, data-driven decisions.
ROLE:
As the Business Intelligence Manager, you’ll be hands-on in setting up a self-service reporting environment, developing dashboards, and managing the data preparation processes that power them. This is an individual contributor role to start, with opportunities to flex into leadership as the BI function expands. You’ll lead key initiatives around data migration, digital transformation, and dashboard development while partnering with stakeholders to define KPIs and ensure data is clean, consistent, and actionable.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI (preferred) or similar BI tools.
- Set up and scale self-service reporting environments for operational and analytics teams.
- Clean, transform, and prepare data to ensure smooth integration into dashboards.
- Lead or support migrations and digital transformation projects related to BI infrastructure.
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, finance, and central analytics teams to define and track KPIs.
- Communicate insights clearly and effectively-strong data storytelling is essential.
- Manage BI access, governance, and user provisioning in collaboration with IT and business stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years of experience in business intelligence or data analytics, ideally as a Senior or Lead BI Analyst.
- Proficiency in SQL and experience preparing and transforming data for BI reporting.
- Hands-on experience with Power BI Cloud (or Tableau, Looker, or similar tools).
- Proven success with implementing or scaling self-service reporting environments.
- Experience supporting or leading data migrations, system upgrades, or digital transformations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to translate data into insights.
- Financial services experience is a plus, but not required.
This role is ideal for a high-impact BI professional who thrives in a data-forward organization and is ready to take ownership of enterprise reporting from strategy through execution.

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Lead Software Engineer
Plano,Texas
$150000 - $200000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentPlano, Texas
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Lead Backend Engineer – Innovation Labs
$150-200,000 plus bonus and equity
Location: Hybrid (2 days onsite) – Plano, TX | Twin Cities, MN | New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-time
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Vacation Leave, Parental Leave
About Us:
We are a legal tech company driving innovation at the intersection of law and technology. Within our Innovation Labs, we are building cutting-edge AI-powered solutions to transform how legal professionals work, leveraging enterprise integrations, scalable backend systems, and modern AI platforms.
The Role:
We are seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to join our Innovation Labs team. This is a player-coach role: you’ll be hands-on in backend engineering while providing technical leadership to a team of ~5 engineers. You will play a critical role in designing and developing enterprise integrations, building our AI platform, and orchestrating real-time interactions powered by large language models (LLMs).
What You’ll Do
- Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers, driving technical excellence and growth.
- Design, build, and optimize backend systems using Python, FastAPI, AWS, and PostgreSQL/pgvector.
- Architect and develop enterprise-grade integrations and scalable APIs for real-time interactions.
- Work on AI platform development, orchestration, and deployment leveraging LLMs (Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.).
- Drive 0→1 product development, turning AI concepts into production-ready enterprise solutions.
- Collaborate closely with product, data, and innovation teams to align engineering with business outcomes.
- Establish and maintain best practices for backend development, system design, and deployment.
What We’re Looking For:
- 5+ years of commercial experience in backend software engineering (excluding educational experience).
- Proven experience as a technical leader or manager in a player-coach capacity.
- Strong hands-on expertise with:
- Python & FastAPI
- PostgreSQL & pgvector (or other vector databases)
- AWS cloud services (deployment, orchestration, scaling)
- LLMs (Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.)
- Experience with API design and real-time system interactions.
- Strong track record in 0→1 AI product development, ideally in a startup or innovation-driven environment.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
Why Join Us:
- Opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven legal technology in a high-impact, innovation-focused environment.
- Lead and grow a talented engineering team while staying hands-on with cutting-edge backend and AI technologies.
- Work in a hybrid setup with offices in Plano, TX | Twin Cities, MN | NYC.
- Competitive compensation package with full benefits (health, dental, vision, vacation leave, parental leave).

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BI Manager
San Antonio
$110000 - $135000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentSan Antonio, Texas
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The BI Manager will lead the development of KPI dashboards, self-service reporting tools, and data storytelling initiatives. This is initially a hands-on individual contributor (IC) role but is expected to grow into a leadership position as the BI function expands.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and maintain dashboards for KPI tracking (Power BI preferred; Tableau or other tools acceptable).
- Define and track core business KPIs to support leadership decisions.
- Champion self-service reporting across multiple business functions.
- Train and enable stakeholders to leverage BI tools effectively.
- Communicate insights clearly through data storytelling.
- Establish and own the BI reporting capability within the organization

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Data Center Architect
Dallas
$160000 - $220000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentDallas, Texas
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Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Design
- Develop physical and logical layouts for data center infrastructure, including racks, cabling, power, and cooling systems.
- Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to optimize infrastructure performance and scalability.
Capacity Planning & Optimization
- Monitor current usage and forecast future needs to ensure proactive scaling and resource planning.
- Identify areas for operational efficiency in energy use, airflow, and system performance.
Security & Compliance
- Implement physical and cybersecurity best practices to safeguard infrastructure assets.
- Ensure compliance with corporate, industry, and regulatory standards.
Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination
- Oversee relationships with equipment suppliers, service providers, and contractors to ensure timely and compliant delivery of infrastructure components.
- Collaborate closely with internal Server, Storage, and Networking teams to align on goals and execution.
Project & Team Leadership
- Lead end-to-end data center projects, including planning, budgeting, and execution oversight.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to IT infrastructure staff.
- Drive initiatives in virtualization, automation, and modernization.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 5 years of experience in data center architecture at scale.
- Deep technical knowledge in networking, compute, storage, power, and HVAC.
- Proven experience designing, documenting, and implementing robust data center solutions.
- Demonstrated success leading multiple full-scale data center rollouts.
- Strong project management skills with an ability to deliver on tight timelines and budgets.
- Effective communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience working in or with large-scale tech companies or cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is highly desirable.
- Certifications in data center design or infrastructure (e.g., CDCP, CDCS, DCD) are a plus.
Ideal Background
We’re particularly interested in candidates who have:
- Designed and implemented data centers for hyperscale environments.
- Worked with companies specializing in data center build-outs.
- A background in cloud infrastructure design or hybrid data center strategy.

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Senior Manager of Data Architecture and Data Governance
San Antonio
$150000 - $185000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentSan Antonio, Texas
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Senior Manager of Architecture & Data Governance
Onsite in San Antonio, Texas
Open to candidates who are open to relocating to the San Antonio, Texas area
$150,000 – $185,000 base
An established company entering a new era of innovation is seeking a Senior Manager of Architecture & Data Governance to lead the transformation of its data infrastructure and governance from the ground up. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on data leader eager to design and implement scalable frameworks that support enterprise-wide decision-making.
If you’re passionate about building modern data ecosystems where none currently exist, influencing enterprise architecture strategy, and ensuring trusted, secure, and well-governed data across the organization-this is your opportunity to own that vision.
What You’ll Own
- Define and implement the company’s enterprise-wide data architecture and governance strategy
- Design systems that support data lakes, data warehouses, real-time platforms, and emerging analytics tools
- Establish and operationalize governance standards: metadata management, lineage, access controls, quality, and compliance
- Lead data quality initiatives and implement scalable solutions for classification, cataloging, and stewardship
- Partner with cross-functional teams (IT, Operations, Legal, HR, and Executive Leadership) to guide responsible data use and shape data-driven culture
- Advise senior leaders on data risk, compliance, and strategic infrastructure planning
- Opportunity to grow and manage a team over time
What You Bring
- 6-8+ years in data architecture, data governance, or enterprise data management roles
- Experience building and operationalizing data infrastructure and governance frameworks from scratch
- Expertise in Azure or similar cloud-based data environments
- Strong knowledge of data management frameworks and compliance standards
- Familiarity with ETL tools, data cataloging platforms, metadata systems, and security protocols
- Exceptional cross-functional communication skills. You can prove your ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders with clarity and confidence
Preferred Experience
- Exposure to operations-heavy environments with data use cases spanning labor, HR, and supply chain
- Comfort with fast-paced, evolving technical environments and an openness to redefining the tech stack as needed

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Senior Data Scientist
Dallas
$160000 - $200000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentDallas, Texas
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LEAD DATA SCIENTIST (Future Team Lead/Manager)
REMOTE – US
$180,000 – $200,000 BASE SALARY
ABOUT THE COMPANY
We’re a global technology-driven education company helping institutions bring programs online and supporting students from enrollment through completion.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re seeking a Data Scientist to drive impact on enrollment and retention through projects like churn prediction, lead scoring, attribution, and media mix modeling. You’ll start as an individual contributor with a clear path to step into a Team Lead/Manager role within 6 months.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead data science projects in marketing (lead scoring, churn prediction, attribution, segmentation, MMM, digital ads optimization)
- Collaborate with marketing stakeholders to turn business needs into data-driven solutions
- Build, test, and deploy predictive models that deliver clear business outcomes
- Communicate project results and impact effectively to non-technical audiences
TECH/TOOLS:
- Languages: Python, SQL
- Cloud & Tools: Databricks & AWS, GCP or Azure
- Focus Areas: Marketing attribution, customer segmentation, predictive modeling
What We’re Looking For
- 7-10 years of experience in Data Science or Analytics Data Science
- Proven expertise in marketing-focused data science (MMM, attribution, segmentation, ad performance)
- Strong track record of demonstrating business impact in past projects
- Excellent communication skills to translate insights into business terms
- Leadership potential – comfortable starting as an IC but eager to grow into management
Why You’ll Love It Here
This is a rare opportunity to combine hands-on data science work with a clear growth path into leadership. You’ll join a mission-driven EdTech company making higher education more accessible while shaping the future of a growing data science team. Your work will directly influence student success at scale.

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Security Engineering Manager
Dallas
$200000 - $235000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentDallas, Texas
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Security Engineering Manager – Global Enterprise
We are seeking a detailed and results-oriented leader to join our global Information Technology team as a Security Engineering Manager. This role is critical to the success of our cybersecurity program, with responsibility for leadership, strategy, and execution of security engineering services and our cybersecurity tool stack.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for security architecture and engineering across the enterprise, leveraging leading frameworks such as NIST and implementing Zero Trust principles for robust perimeter-less security.
- Partner with cross-functional and platform teams to embed security-by-design, least privilege, and defense-in-depth principles into solutions and the development lifecycle, ensuring integration of SAST and DAST tools for continuous secure code reviews and vulnerability detection.
- Oversee the delivery, integration, and optimization of the enterprise security architecture and tool stack, including next-generation SIEM platforms and technologies such as Splunk for real-time threat monitoring and advanced analytics.
- Champion and automate incident response and security operations using SOAR solutions to streamline threat detection, remediation workflows, and playbook execution.
- Drive continuous improvement of security processes, governance, methodologies, and tools, emphasizing cloud-native protections and best practices for AWS environments.
- Translate business risks into scalable, practical security solutions that exceed policy mandates and regulatory requirements, leveraging insights from SIEM and SOAR data.
- Recruit, coach, and scale a high-performing team of security engineers, providing both strategic and tactical oversight in modern enterprise environments.
- Leverage data-driven approaches and security KPIs-sourced from SIEM/Splunk, code analysis reports, automated SOAR outputs, and AWS metrics-to monitor and strengthen organizational security posture.
What Will Set You Apart
- Passion for cybersecurity and solving complex problems using innovative techniques and modern automation (SOAR, Zero Trust, cloud security).
- Proven track record in designing and implementing secure architectures for enterprise applications, networks, security platforms, and AWS cloud deployments.
- Expertise in integrating and managing SIEM technologies, specifically Splunk, for monitoring, dashboarding, and advanced threat analytics.
- Advanced knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), securing cloud environments (AWS), and experience implementing Zero Trust architectures.
- Hands-on experience with secure code analysis tools and methodologies, including SAST and DAST, and integrating these into CI/CD pipelines.
- Advanced experience with DevSecOps practices, automating security workflows using SOAR platforms, and embedding security in agile development lifecycles.
- Strong communication skills for breaking down complex technical concepts, threat intelligence, and incident reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Deep understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements (PCI DSS, GDPR, SOX), threat modeling, and defending against advanced persistent threat groups.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and delivering innovative security solutions, including SIEM (e.g., Splunk), AWS cloud, and security automation (SOAR).
- 3+ years leading security engineering/operational teams with demonstrated success integrating security tooling such as SAST, DAST, and SIEM.
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally, communicating risks, supporting a Zero Trust approach, and setting security priorities informed by frameworks like NIST.
- Demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards, regulatory compliance, and business integrity across hybrid/multicloud environments.

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Director of Data and Technology
Dallas
$250000 - $300000
+ Digital Analytics
PermanentDallas, Texas
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The Role
We’re hiring a Director of Data Architecture & Governance to build the foundation of enterprise data across a complex, multi-system environment. This is a highly strategic, hands-on leadership role. You’ll define the data architecture, implement governance standards, and ensure trusted, compliant data flows across core business systems-spanning finance, operations, HR, and more.
This is the right role for someone who’s led data strategy at scale and is ready to take ownership of a company-wide transformation.
This role does not provide sponsorship and being on-site in San Antonio is non-negotiable
What You’ll Do
- Architect and maintain enterprise data systems including data lakes, warehouses, and real-time pipelines
- Define and enforce data governance policies across business-critical systems (POS, HRIS, finance, supply chain, etc.)
- Standardize metadata, master data, lineage, and stewardship practices across the organization
- Select and implement tools for data cataloging, access control, and classification
- Partner with Legal, IT, HR, and Operations to ensure responsible and compliant data usage
- Lead data quality efforts including validation, cleansing, and auditing
- Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on data infrastructure, risk, and scalability
What We’re Looking For
- 8+ years of experience in data architecture, governance, or enterprise data management
- Proven ability to design scalable, cloud-based data systems (e.g., AWS, GCP, Snowflake)
- Experience with governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA, DMBOK) and compliance requirements (e.g., CCPA, PCI)
- Familiarity with ETL tools, metadata platforms, and data security standards
- Strong leadership, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills
- A systems thinker with a passion for building clean, scala

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Director of Architecture and Data Governance
San Antonio
$160000 - $190000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentSan Antonio, Texas
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The Role
We’re hiring a Director of Data Architecture & Governance to build the foundation of enterprise data across a complex, multi-system environment. This is a highly strategic, hands-on leadership role. You’ll define the data architecture, implement governance standards, and ensure trusted, compliant data flows across core business systems-spanning finance, operations, HR, and more.
This is the right role for someone who’s led data strategy at scale and is ready to take ownership of a company-wide transformation.
This role does not provide sponsorship and being on-site in San Antonio is non-negotiable
What You’ll Do
- Architect and maintain enterprise data systems including data lakes, warehouses, and real-time pipelines
- Define and enforce data governance policies across business-critical systems (POS, HRIS, finance, supply chain, etc.)
- Standardize metadata, master data, lineage, and stewardship practices across the organization
- Select and implement tools for data cataloging, access control, and classification
- Partner with Legal, IT, HR, and Operations to ensure responsible and compliant data usage
- Lead data quality efforts including validation, cleansing, and auditing
- Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on data infrastructure, risk, and scalability
What We’re Looking For
- 8+ years of experience in data architecture, governance, or enterprise data management
- Proven ability to design scalable, cloud-based data systems (e.g., AWS, GCP, Snowflake)
- Experience with governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA, DMBOK) and compliance requirements (e.g., CCPA, PCI)
- Familiarity with ETL tools, metadata platforms, and data security standards
- Strong leadership, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills
- A systems thinker with a passion for building clean, scalable, business-ready data environments

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Director of Analytics and Data Science
Dallas
$250000 - $300000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentDallas, Texas
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Director of Analytics & Data Science
Semiconductors / Digital Commerce Transformation
Dallas, TX (On-site, 5 days per week – Headquarters)
$300,000 Base Salary + Bonus + Equity
Company Overview
Our client, a global leader in semiconductor technology, is hiring a Director of Analytics & Data Science to lead the evolution of its digital platforms. This is a high-visibility role, driving personalization, intelligent product discovery, and data-driven customer experiences for a worldwide B2B customer base.
About the Role
This position oversees the design and delivery of identity resolution, e-commerce optimization, and product search capabilities across large-scale digital platforms. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills to modernize infrastructure, leverage AI/ML, and ensure customers can seamlessly find and engage with complex product portfolios.
Key Responsibilities
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Define and deliver the strategy for customer identity resolution and session continuity across global digital properties.
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Oversee the integration of diverse data sources into unified platforms that power personalization, recommendation engines, and product discovery.
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Direct the development of advanced search and filtering capabilities to support complex product catalogs and technical buying journeys.
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Establish frameworks for first-party data collection, consent management, and compliance with privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
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Lead the build-out of scalable data pipelines for product catalog ingestion, enrichment, and classification to improve accuracy and discoverability.
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Implement analytics frameworks to measure customer behavior, optimize search performance, and inform digital strategy.
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Guide the adoption of AI/ML approaches to enhance search ranking, recommendations, and real-time personalization.
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Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team of 50-60 engineers, analysts, and architects, while collaborating closely with product, marketing, and UX stakeholders.
Requirements
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10+ years in data, digital platforms, or analytics leadership, with recent Director-level experience.
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Proven expertise in customer identity systems, personalization, and real-time segmentation.
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Experience with large-scale e-commerce, catalog management, and digital experience platforms.
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Hands-on familiarity with cloud infrastructure, APIs, and modern data tools.
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Strong knowledge of search and discovery systems, ideally for complex technical products.
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Track record of leading large cross-functional teams in high-scale environments.
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Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Preferred
- Experience applying AI/ML to product ranking, recommendations, or personalization.
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Knowledge of identity management (SSO, CIAM) and global privacy regulations.
Additional Details
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Requires occasional international travel (approx. twice annually).
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Significant opportunity to shape digital strategy with visibility at the executive level.

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