Manager of Sustainable Energy

We are seeking a highly skilled Energy Solutions Strategist to lead our vision and solution development 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.Key Responsibilities:Industry Strategy & Vision: Define and refine our strategic direction in the Energy & Utilities sector, focusing on Renewable Energy, Distributed Energy Resources, Battery Storage, Hydrogen, Transmission & Distribution, and Grid Operations.Multidisciplinary Approach: Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps for scaling Data & AI solutions across the value chain (generation, forecasting, asset management, maintenance, grid analytics, market operations).Emerging Trends Analysis: Identify emerging trends, regulatory shifts, and disruptive technologies shaping the future of energy.Thought Leadership: Produce high-impact thought leadership content: whitepapers, strategy briefs, industry POVs, conference presentations, and research-backed insights.Executive Representation: Represent us at industry forums, webinars, conferences, and partner events as a subject-matter expert.Industry Authority: Establish us as a trusted advisor in Renewable Energy & Utilities through data-driven narratives and innovative viewpoints.Solution 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.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with technical teams to translate industry needs into scalable Data & AI frameworks, accelerators, and reusable assets.Regulatory Compliance: Ensure solutions align with industry regulations (FERC, NERC, ISO/RTO requirements) and evolving market structures.Growth Strategies: Build and execute GTM strategies for the Energy & Utilities vertical, including messaging, positioning, value propositions, and customer engagement models.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Partnership teams to develop campaigns, collateral, case studies, and market differentiation.Client Engagement: Participate in executive-level discussions with clients, shaping early-stage deals and solution concepts.Best Practices Governance: Define and maintain best practices, delivery methodologies, and operating models specific to the Energy & Utilities domain.Talent Development: Mentor and guide internal teams—consultants, data scientists, engineers, and analysts—to elevate capabilities and domain expertise.Knowledge Sharing: Create competency frameworks and lead knowledge-sharing initiatives across the organization.Client Advisory: Serve as the executive advisor for key Energy & Utility clients, offering guidance on digital transformation, AI adoption, modernization of operational systems, and data strategy.Discovery Workshops: Lead discovery workshops and roadmap sessions to identify high-value opportunities.Influencer Role: Influence C-level stakeholders by connecting business goals with technical solutions.Qualifications:Advanced Degree: Preferred Ph.D. in Energy Systems, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Renewable Energy, Operations Research, AI/ML, or a related field.Senior Experience: 10+ years of experience in Energy & Utilities with strong exposure to Renewable Energy, Grid Operations, or Power Markets.Data Expertise: 8+ years of experience in Data & AI, including analytics platforms, data engineering, advanced forecasting models, optimization, or machine learning.Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of renewable generation technologies (solar, wind, battery, hydrogen), plant operations, grid constraints, and energy market structures.Communication Skills: Proven ability to translate complex domain knowledge into clear thought leadership and impactful business strategies.Executive Presence: Strong executive presence with experience presenting to senior decision-makers.Industry Experience: Experience working in consulting, system integration, energy digital transformation, or a similar environment is highly preferred.