Chief Energy Strategist

Job Description:We are seeking an accomplished professional to lead our Energy & Utilities practice. As the Head of this division, you will drive strategic vision and solution development for clients in the renewable energy and utilities sectors.This senior leadership role requires a unique blend of industry expertise and advanced knowledge of Data & AI. You will be responsible for shaping our offerings, guiding innovation, and driving market growth.Define and refine our strategic direction in the Energy & Utilities sector with a focus on renewable energy, distributed energy resources, battery storage, hydrogen, transmission, and distribution.Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps for scaling Data & AI solutions across the value chain, including generation forecasting, asset management, maintenance, grid analytics, and market operations.Identify emerging trends, regulatory shifts, and disruptive technologies shaping the future of energy.Key ResponsibilitiesThought LeadershipYou will produce high-impact thought leadership content, represent the company at industry forums, and establish us as a trusted advisor in Renewable Energy & Utilities through data-driven narratives and innovative viewpoints.Produce 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 DevelopmentYou will define key industry solution offerings, partner with technical teams to translate industry needs into scalable Data & AI frameworks, and ensure solutions align with industry regulations and evolving market structures.Define key industry solution offerings in areas such as generation forecasting, predictive maintenance, grid reliability, DER optimization, energy trading, and risk analytics.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) LeadershipYou will build and execute GTM strategies for the Energy & Utilities vertical, collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Partnership teams, and participate in executive-level discussions with clients.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.Industry Practice GovernanceYou will define and maintain best practices, delivery methodologies, and operating models specific to the Energy & Utilities domain, mentor internal teams, and create competency frameworks.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.Client Advisory & EngagementYou will serve as an executive advisor for key Energy & Utility clients, offering guidance on digital transformation, AI adoption, modernization of operational systems, and data strategy.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.