Head of Energy

The Head of Energy & Utilities – Data & AI will lead our strategic vision, solution development, and thought leadership for the Energy & Utilities sector, with a strong emphasis on Renewable Energy, Power Generation, Grid Modernization, and Sustainability. This senior leader combines deep industry expertise with advanced Data & AI knowledge to shape our offerings, guide innovation, and drive market growth. This role is responsible for defining industry strategy, establishing best practices, authoring influential thought leadership, supporting go-to-market (GTM) efforts, and guiding data-driven transformation for clients. A Ph.D. is preferred, reflecting the research-oriented and domain-intensive nature of this role. Key Responsibilities 1. Industry Strategy & Vision - Define and refine the company’s strategic direction in the Energy & Utilities sector, with a strong focus on Renewable Energy, Distributed Energy Resources, Battery Storage, Hydrogen, Transmission & Distribution, and Grid Operations. - Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps for scaling Data & AI solutions across the value chain (generation, forecasting, asset management, maintenance, grid analytics, market operations). - Identify emerging trends, regulatory shifts, and disruptive technologies shaping the future of energy. 2. Thought Leadership - Produce high-impact thought leadership content: whitepapers, strategy briefs, industry POVs, conference presentations, and research-backed insights. - Represent the company at industry forums, webinars, conferences, and partner events as a subject-matter expert. - Establish the organization as a trusted advisor in Renewable Energy & Utilities through data-driven narratives and innovative viewpoints. 3. Solution & Practice Development - Define key industry solution offerings in areas such as generation forecasting, predictive maintenance, grid reliability, DER optimization, energy trading and risk analytics, AMI analytics, and sustainability reporting. - Partner with technical teams to translate industry needs into scalable Data & AI frameworks, accelerators, and reusable assets. - Ensure solutions align with industry regulations (FERC, NERC, ISO/RTO requirements) and evolving market structures. 4. Go-to-Market (GTM) Leadership - Build and execute GTM strategies for the Energy & Utilities vertical, including messaging, positioning, value propositions, and customer engagement models. - Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Partnership teams to develop campaigns, collateral, case studies, and market differentiation. - Participate in executive-level discussions with clients, shaping early-stage deals and solution concepts. 5. Industry Practice Governance - Define and maintain best practices, delivery methodologies, and operating models specific to the Energy & Utilities domain. - Mentor and guide internal teams—consultants, data scientists, engineers, and analysts—to elevate capabilities and domain expertise. - Create competency frameworks and lead knowledge-sharing initiatives across the organization. 6. Client Advisory & Engagement - Serve as the executive advisor for key Energy & Utility clients, offering guidance on digital transformation, AI adoption, modernization of operational systems, and data strategy. - Lead discovery workshops and roadmap sessions to identify high-value opportunities. - Influence C-level stakeholders by connecting business goals with technical solutions. Qualifications - Preferred Ph.D. in Energy Systems, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Renewable Energy, Operations Research, AI/ML, or a related field. - 10+ years of experience in Energy & Utilities with strong exposure to Renewable Energy, Grid Operations, or Power Markets. - 8+ years of experience in Data & AI, including analytics platforms, data engineering, advanced forecasting models, optimization, or machine learning. - Deep understanding of renewable generation technologies (solar, wind, battery, hydrogen), plant operations, grid constraints, and energy market structures. - Proven ability to translate complex domain knowledge into clear thought leadership and impactful business strategies. - Strong executive presence with experience presenting to senior decision-makers. - Experience working in consulting, system integration, energy digital transformation, or a similar environment is highly preferred.