Enterprise Data, Analytics & AI

Are you ready to move your career forward and help shape our company’s and customers’ futures? If you aspire to challenge yourself, work with the best in the industry and join a successful team where you can make a meaningful contribution, then we invite you to join us at Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Together, we can create a legacy marked by innovation, excitement, and energy. Ketjen is hiring for an Enterprise Data, Analytics & AI Manager. This position is hybrid, and located in Clear Lake, TX. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Data Platform & Engineering Architect, build, and operate a scalable enterprise data platform (cloud-native). Own the full data lifecycle: ingestion, transformation, storage, orchestration, and consumption layers Establish and enforce data quality frameworks, SLA monitoring, and lineage tracking Drive adoption of modern data stack tooling (dbt, Airflow, Spark, Kafka, Databricks, Snowflake, etc.) AI & Machine Learning Define and execute the enterprise AI/ML roadmap in collaboration with business stakeholders Oversee the design, development, deployment, and monitoring of production AI/ML models Evaluate and integrate large language models (LLMs) and generative AI capabilities into business workflows Implement MLOps best practices including CI/CD for models. Analytics & Business Intelligence Lead the development of self-service analytics capabilities, semantic layers, and BI infrastructure Define KPIs, metrics frameworks, and executive reporting cadences Championing a data-literate culture by delivering training, documentation, and stakeholder enablement Leadership & Governance Hire, manage, and mentor a high-performing team Own the enterprise master data governance program Manage vendor relationships, licensing, and the data & AI budget Communicate roadmaps, risks, and results clearly to stakeholders REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience 8+ years in data engineering, analytics, or ML roles 3+ years leading technical data teams Hands-on experience ML or AI systems Track record of building enterprise-grade data platforms Technical Skills Expert-level SQL and Python Cloud platforms: Azure Data warehousing: Databricks or equivalent ML frameworks PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with LLMs, RAG pipelines, or generative AI in production environments Familiarity with real-time streaming architectures (Kafka, Flink, Kinesis) Relevant certifications: Databricks Certified Benefits of Joining Ketjen Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits package A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally. Apply today and help Ketjen unleash the POTENTIAL of advanced chemistry for industries that power the world. We are a global provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining and specialty chemicals industries. Working side-by-side with our customers, we develop value-added, customized solutions that make them more competitive. Discovering and implementing new and better performance-based sustainable solutions is what motivates all of us. We think beyond business-as-usual to drive innovations that create lasting value. Unleash your POTENTIAL with Ketjen. At Ketjen, we believe that our people make us successful. It’s really that simple. We embrace diversity of experience, talent and thought. We work hard to create an inclusive work environment that empowers you to openly and honestly communicate, create and innovate. Your decision to join our team will be rewarded with a positive, team-oriented workplace that inspires personal and professional growth. We will make every effort to support your career goals and create opportunities for you to realize your full potential. This is our culture. This is our commitment. AS PART OF OUR GLOBAL TEAM, YOU’LL EXPERIENCE: Competitive compensation and benefits Hands-on technical experience Job variety and career flexibility Collaboration with seasoned employees at every level A proven record of innovation Company-wide focus on economic and environmental sustainability Deep commitment to our communities, education, and social development Concern and compassion for fellow employees Among the best safety records in the industry The bottom-line: no matter where you apply your talent and training, Ketjen will provide the resources and support you need to succeed. EEO is The Law - click here to see more information Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity