Senior Director of Renewable Energy

Job DescriptionThe Manager of Energy & Utilities role is pivotal in shaping our company's strategic vision, focusing on Renewable Energy Power Generation Grid Modernization and Sustainability. This leader combines deep industry expertise with advanced Data & AI knowledge to develop innovative solutions, guide business growth, and establish thought leadership in the sector.Key Responsibilities:Industry Strategy & VisionDevelop a multi-year strategic roadmap for scaling Data & AI solutions across the value chain, generation forecasting, asset management, maintenance, grid analytics, and market operations.Identify emerging trends, regulatory shifts, and disruptive technologies influencing the future of energy.Thought LeadershipProduce 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.Solution & Practice DevelopmentDefine key industry solution offerings in areas such as generation forecasting, predictive maintenance, grid reliability, DER optimization, energy trading, 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.Go-to-Market GTM LeadershipBuild 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.Industry Practice GovernanceDefine 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.Client Advisory & EngagementServe as an 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.QualificationsFor this role, we seek a professional with a strong background in Energy & Utilities, combined with expertise in Data & AI. A preferred qualification includes a Ph.D. in Energy Systems, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Renewable Energy Operations Research, AI/ML, or a related field.Key qualifications include 10+ years of experience in Energy & Utilities, with strong exposure to Renewable Energy Grid Operations or Power Markets, and 8+ years of experience in Data & AI, including analytics platforms, data engineering, advanced forecasting models, optimization, or machine learning.A deep understanding of renewable generation technologies, solar, wind, battery, hydrogen plant operations, grid constraints, and energy market structures is essential. The ideal candidate will have proven ability to translate complex domain knowledge into clear thought leadership and impactful business strategies.