Search Services ยท 4 days ago
Data Management Leader
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSearch Services is a leading private equity firm focused on digital transformation and value creation. The Data Management Leader will shape and execute enterprise-level data strategies, driving performance across portfolio companies while implementing robust data frameworks.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute a data management strategy aligned with portfolio growth and firm-wide objectives
Lead cross-functional initiatives with data engineers, analysts, IT stakeholders, and business leaders
Act as an advisor to portfolio companies on the adoption of modern data practices
Define and implement scalable and secure data platforms aligned with best practices
Oversee the development of big data solutions using tools such as Azure Synapse and Azure Databricks
Manage structured and semi-structured datasets using Azure Data Lake, Avro, Parquet, and Delta tables
Ensure efficient ingestion, curation, and integration processes across data environments
Establish and enforce data governance frameworks using Microsoft Purview or Unity Catalog
Develop KPIs to monitor data quality, ingestion, and consumption
Implement secure self-service data access models for portfolio companies
Lead the design and maintenance of ELT/ETL pipelines with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, or similar tools
Manage an onshore/offshore team of data engineers, providing mentorship and conducting code reviews
Oversee integration of external datasets, including public sources such as Enverus, IHS, and TGS
Support visualization and insights through Power BI, Spotfire, and Plotly
Qualification
Required
Ten or more years of experience in data management, architecture, or engineering for leadership roles; at least five years for senior-level roles
Proven experience implementing scalable big data platforms with Azure Synapse, Databricks, or similar tools
Strong expertise in data modeling, governance, and tools such as Microsoft Purview or Unity Catalog
Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and experience with REST APIs for data integration
Hands-on experience with Azure Data Lake, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines
Ability to manage structured and semi-structured datasets using modern file formats (Avro, Parquet)
Experience managing distributed teams across onshore and offshore environments
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate technical solutions into business outcomes
Proactive, results-driven, and execution-focused mindset
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Preferred
Industry experience in energy, including exploration and production or energy transition and decarbonization
Familiarity with MDM practices and external industry data sources
Company
Search Services
Search Services means that human capital is a more critical asset than financial capital, but that the goal is to be a high connection.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tony Gray
Managing Partner & CEO
David Young
Senior Partner
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