Director, Data, Analytics & AI

Title: Director, Data, Analytics & AI Company: Peoples Gas System

State and City:

Florida Tampa Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days Power up a career with us.

Our People are our greatest investments. TECO Peoples Gas offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth and development in a friendly and professional work environment.

If you are interested in a career and not just a position,

TECO Peoples Gas

is the place to be!

TECO Peoples Gas is the largest natural gas distributor in Florida serving more than 400,000 customers across the state. Just as it was 125 years ago when we started as Tampa Gas Company, natural gas is today’s No. 1 choice for reliable energy. Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation and cost-effective sustainable energy solutions all while keeping top-notch customer service at the center of all we do.

TECO Peoples Gas

is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which also includes Tampa Electric and New Mexico Gas Company. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available in all of these locations.

Who We Are

Peoples Gas System is the fastest growing natural gas utility in the Southeast with career opportunities that fit your future. Our organization is diverse – in people, opportunities, and careers. We foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace where safety, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

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.

What You’ll Do

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.

Set the Enterprise Data & AI Strategy

- 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

Enable Trusted, Governed Data

- 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

Deliver Analytics, AI & Business Insight

- 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

Translate Data into Business Value

- 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

Lead People & Change

- 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

Required

What We’re Looking For

- 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

How You’ll Work

- Highly collaborative, enterprise-facing leadership role

- Office-based with strong partnership across Operations, IT, Process Improvement, and executive leadership

Emergency Response Requirements

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary 401k Savings plan w/ company matching Pension plan Paid time off Paid Holiday time Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage Tuition Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Wellness Programs On-site Fitness Centers Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy

It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.