Director - AI & Data - Energy Providers

Guidehouse•Boulder, CO

6d•$206,000 - $343,000

About The Position

The Director will lead Guidehouse’s AI & Data practice within Energy Providers, driving business growth, building trusted relationships with utility clients and technology partners, leading strategic AI and data engagements, and developing a high-performing team. The role works 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. The Director will grow AI, data, and analytics services across the Energy Providers market; develop relationships with utility executives and leaders; identify and convert client needs into opportunities; and lead pursuits from early discussions through contract award. The position also develops go-to-market strategies and technology partner relationships to create differentiated solutions and joint opportunities. The Director leads strategic client engagements as a senior advisor, accountable for delivery quality, business outcomes, and client relationships. The role translates utility challenges into practical strategies, roadmaps, solutions, and implementation approaches, combining domain expertise with data science, engineering, architecture, technology, and change capabilities. It also guides the development and scaling of differentiated offerings, accelerators, and analytical solutions. The position leads and develops a multidisciplinary AI & Data team, setting priorities across growth, delivery, talent, and capability development. Responsibilities include coaching leaders and staff; overseeing workforce planning, staffing, recruiting, utilization, and career development; building capabilities aligned with client demand and technology trends; and representing AI & Data across Energy Providers and Guidehouse.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably in engineering, data science, computer science, information systems, business, economics, or a related field.
Ten or more 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 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, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in business, engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, computer science, or a related field.
Leadership experience within a utility, energy technology company, consulting firm, or technology provider serving utilities.
Experience with enterprise AI transformation, data modernization, data governance, or advanced analytics programs within utilities.
Experience with platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Google Cloud, Palantir, or Esri ArcGIS.
Experience developing strategic technology alliances, joint offerings, or co-selling relationships.
Relevant cloud, data, AI, architecture, or program management certifications.

Responsibilities

Drive growth of AI, data, and analytics services across the Energy Providers market and develop relationships with utility executives and business and technology leaders.
Identify, shape, and convert client needs into opportunities involving 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 technology partner relationships to create differentiated solutions and joint opportunities.
Lead strategic AI, data, and analytics engagements as a senior client advisor, 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.
Coordinate utility domain expertise, data science, engineering, architecture, technology, and change capabilities to deliver integrated solutions.
Guide 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, and oversee workforce planning, staffing, recruiting, utilization, and career development.
Build capabilities aligned with evolving client demand, technology trends, and business growth strategy.
Represent AI & Data across Energy Providers and Guidehouse, fostering collaboration with account teams, industry leaders, and complementary technology capabilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package with competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package.
Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
Parental leave and adoption assistance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Basic life and supplemental life insurance.
Health Savings Account and dental/vision and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Student loan paydown.
Tuition reimbursement, personal development, and learning opportunities.
Skills development and certifications.
Employee referral program.
Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
Emergency backup childcare program.
Mobility stipend.