TECO Peoples Gas · 2 days ago
Director, Data Analytics and AI
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expTECO Peoples Gas is a rapidly growing natural gas utility in the Southeast, seeking to build a modern, data-driven utility. The Director of Data Analytics and AI will shape and execute the enterprise data strategy, connecting data, technology, and process improvements to enhance operations and customer outcomes.
EnergyEnergy ManagementOil and GasService Industry
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
TECO Peoples Gas
Peoples Gas System Inc., Florida’s largest natural gas distribution utility, serves 500,000 homes and businesses.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cassidy O'Connor, MSHRM
HR Business Partner
Marta Barreto SHRM-SCP SHRM-TA
Human Resources Business Partner
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