Director - AI & Data - Energy Providers

Job Family:
Data Science Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

None

We are seeking an experienced Director to lead our AI & Data practice within Energy Providers. This individual will drive business growth, build trusted relationships with utility clients and technology partners, lead strategic AI and data engagements, and develop a high-performing team. The Director will work across utility business functions and Guidehouse capabilities to identify opportunities where AI, data, analytics, and emerging technologies can address critical business needs and deliver measurable value.

Drive growth of AI, data, and analytics services across the Energy Providers market, developing relationships with utility executives and leaders across both enterprise technology functions and individual business units. Identify, shape, and convert client needs into new opportunities spanning AI strategy and adoption, data strategy and governance, advanced analytics, data platforms, and technology-enabled transformation. Lead strategic pursuits from early client conversations through capture, solution development, proposals, presentations, and contract award.

Develop go-to-market strategies and build relationships with technology partners to create differentiated solutions and joint opportunities.

Lead strategic AI, data, and analytics engagements, serving as a senior client advisor while maintaining accountability for delivery quality, business outcomes, and client relationships. Translate utility business challenges into practical AI and data strategies, roadmaps, solutions, and implementation approaches. Bring together utility domain expertise, data science, engineering, architecture, technology, and change capabilities to deliver integrated solutions. Guide the development and scaling of differentiated offerings, accelerators, and analytical solutions based on emerging client and market needs.

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary AI & Data team, establishing priorities across growth, delivery, talent, and capability development. Coach and develop leaders and staff while overseeing workforce planning, staffing, recruiting, utilization, and career development. Build capabilities aligned with evolving client demand, technology trends, and the business growth strategy. Represent AI & Data across Energy Providers and Guidehouse, fostering collaboration with account teams, industry leaders, and complementary technology capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably in engineering, data science, computer science, information systems, business, economics, or related field.
• TEN (10)+ years of experience in consulting, utilities, technology, AI, data, or analytics, including senior leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success developing business and originating, shaping, and winning complex AI, data, analytics, or technology opportunities.
• Strong utility industry knowledge and the ability to engage credibly with executives and business leaders across technology and operational functions.
• Experience leading complex AI, data, analytics, or technology engagements from strategy through implementation.
• Strong understanding of modern AI and data ecosystems, including data platforms, cloud technologies, data engineering, advanced analytics, machine learning, generative AI, and governance.
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic relationships with clients, technology partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams and senior professionals.
• Exceptional executive communication, facilitation,…