Director of Data Analytics and AI

Why This Role Matters

Peoples Gas is building a modern, data-driven utility—and this role sits at the center of that transformation. As Director, Data, Analytics & AI, you will shape and execute the enterprise data strategy that powers smarter decisions, safer operations, and better outcomes for customers and employees.

This is a senior leadership role with real influence: you’ll connect data, technology, process improvement, and people to deliver measurable business impact across safety, reliability, productivity, and cost performance.

* This position is located in Tampa, Florida at the Peoples Gas HQ. We offer a hybrid work culture, with 4 days a week in the office.

You’ll have the opportunity to build something meaningful—shaping how data and AI are used across a critical infrastructure organization that serves millions. This role offers visibility, influence, and the chance to leave a lasting impact on how a modern utility operates.

• Execute and evolve a multi-year data, analytics, and AI strategy aligned to Peoples Gas digital priorities
• Continuously adapt the strategy as technology and AI capabilities evolve to maximize value realization
• Establish a federated data and analytics model that enables speed, consistency, and business ownership

• Lead enterprise data governance, quality, and stewardship in partnership with IT and business leaders
• Ensure data is accessible, reliable, secure, and compliant with regulatory, privacy, and cybersecurity requirements
• Chair or co-lead a Data Governance Council that drives accountability and standards

• Oversee development of analytics, reporting, machine learning, and AI solutions that deliver actionable insight
• Advance predictive and prescriptive analytics to support safety, asset health, leak detection, capital planning, and workforce optimization
• Guide responsible adoption of Generative AI and automation to improve productivity and decision-making

• Serve as a trusted partner to executives and business leaders—translating complex data into clear, compelling insights
• Lead enterprise dashboards, KPIs, and performance reporting tied to safety, reliability, efficiency, and customer outcomes
• Build self-service analytics capabilities and data literacy across the organization

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of data scientists, engineers, analysts, and visualization experts
• Foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Partner closely with Process Improvement, Change Management, and IT to ensure adoption and sustained impact

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Analytics, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field is preferred
• 10+ years of experience leading data, analytics, or AI initiatives in complex organizations
• 5+ years of people leadership experience
• Proven expertise in enterprise data strategy, analytics, and governance
• Strong technical fluency across data platforms, analytics tools, and AI/ML concepts
• Ability to influence senior leaders and translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences

• Utility, energy, or infrastructure industry experience
• Advanced degree or relevant certifications (AI/ML, cloud, data engineering)
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Snowflake) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Sigma)
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and formal change management methodologies

• Highly collaborative, enterprise-facing leadership role. Office-based with strong partnership across Operations, IT, Process Improvement, and executive leadership