| Job Description: |
• AI / ML Frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Hugging Face • Generative AI & LLMs: GPT, Claude, Llama, Gemini; prompt engineering and agentic architectures • Cloud AI Platforms: Azure Machine Learning, Azure OpenAI, AWS SageMaker & Bedrock, Google Vertex AI • MLOps: CI/CD pipelines, model monitoring, governance, retraining, and security • Data Platforms: Databricks, Snowflake, cloud-native data lakes • Utility Systems & Data: SCADA, AMI, OMS, GIS, DERMS, EAM • Former Head of AI, Chief AI Officer, AI Practice Leader, or AI Startup Founder • Experience running AI departments, AI CoEs, or small AI-focused companies • Proven record of building AI teams and scaling production-grade AI solutions • Prior consulting experience with North American utilities Roles & Responsibilities • Define and lead AI & GenAI strategy for electric, gas, and water utilities • Advise CIO, CTO, CDO, and business leaders on AI-led operating model transformation • Architect and deliver end-to-end AI and GenAI solutions from concept to production • Lead large-scale AI programs across grid operations, asset management, customer operations, and energy transition • Establish AI governance, Responsible AI, and regulatory compliance (e.g., NERC CIP) • Build and scale AI teams, Centers of Excellence, and reusable accelerators • Support pre-sales, RFPs, executive solutioning, and strategic pursuits Generic Managerial Skills, If any • Executive presence with ability to engage CXO-level stakeholders • Strong communication, storytelling, and business value articulation • Experience leading multidisciplinary, globally distributed teams Comfort operating in ambiguity and shaping new AI-led offerings |