Job#: 3013740 Job Description: Title: IT Manager Data Science and AI
Client: Energy
Location: San Antonio (4 days onsite)
Duration: Full Time/Direct Hire
Rate: $Negotiable
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking IT Manager of Data Science & AI to lead our growing team of data science professionals. This role will lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering advanced machine learning, deep learning and generative AI solutions, including emerging agentic AI capabilities, that drive measurable business impact across the enterprise. This leader will play a critical role in shaping, executing, and scaling our enterprise AI and advanced analytics strategy.
The IT Manager will oversee daily team operations, foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, and ensure delivery of impactful AI and data science solutions that align with enterprise priorities. This role is accountable for managing the full lifecycle of AI/ML initiatives-from strategy development to model design, training, validation, deployment, and operational support. The manager will also ensure that all solutions adhere to enterprise standards for security, governance, ethics, and responsible AI.
In addition to technical leadership, the IT Manager will be a strong people leader-responsible for recruitment, development, retention, and performance management of top-tier talent. They will collaborate closely with business units, IT, and analytics teams to identify opportunities, deliver scalable solutions, and maximize business value.
This position requires a balance of technical expertise, strategic vision, and operational excellence, combined with the ability to influence stakeholders across the enterprise and guide the organization through the evolving landscape of AI and advanced analytics.
Key Responsibilities
- Manages daily operations of the team, providing guidance, mentorship, and driving a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Oversees recruitment, development, retention, and performance to build strong talent. Plans and leads low- to medium-complexity IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Ensures the availability, reliability, and security of technology systems. Collaborates with key stakeholders and internal groups to identify needs, deliver effective solutions, and support business objectives.
- Define and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI and data science initiatives aligned to enterprise priorities.
- Oversee the design, training, validation, and operationalization of advance machine learning, deep learning and generative and agentic AI models.
- Ensure AI solutions adhere to enterprise data governance, ethics, and responsible AI frameworks. Develop internal best practices, reusable code libraries, and standardized workflows for AI/ML projects.
- Collaborate with business units, IT, and analytics teams to identify AI use cases and deliver measurable business impact. Ensure AI solutions are designed to scale across business units and integrate seamlessly within the enterprise technology infrastructure.
- Monitor emerging AI/ML technologies, tools, and frameworks to maintain a competitive advantage and guide investment decisions.
- Establish processes for ongoing monitoring, retraining, and optimization of deployed models to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other computer-related degree required.
- Master's Degree in Data Science or Ph.D. in a relevant field, especially with a focus on machine learning or AI is preferred.
- 10+ years of diversified IT experience required.
- 3+ years of experience leading professional staff required.
Skills
- Strategic Outlook - Examines issues, generates ideas, creates future scenarios, and develops plans with a long-term perspective. Ensures short-term goals support long-term strategy and that organizational/functional strategy aligns with and supports MPC's overall business strategy.
- Business Acumen - Applies knowledge of MPC's business, industry, and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Makes decisions and recommendations clearly linked to MPC's strategy.
- Results Driven - Drives operational and process excellence and innovative behavior by empowering others, collaborating, taking appropriate risks, making timely decisions, and holding people accountable for results.
- Authentic Communicator - Expresses ideas and information, both verbally and in writing, clearly and credibly. Listens to understand and fosters constructive dialogue.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset - Identifies and leads opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation, both incremental and large-scale.
- Energizing the Organization - Creates a purposeful, engaged, optimistic workforce.
- Ongoing Learning & Self-Development - Regularly determines new areas for learning and acquires strategies and best practices for gaining/improving knowledge, behaviors, and skills.
- Selecting and Developing People - Recognizes and selects high caliber talent, accurately assesses abilities and potential, coaches to develop capabilities and builds high- performing teams.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other computer-related degree required
10+ years of diversified IT experience
3+ years leading professional staff
As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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