Director -Utility transformation

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 10 years

JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced leader with a strong background in the Power & Utilities sector, both within India and internationally, to drive digital transformation and lead strategic initiatives for smart utility clients. This role requires 12-15 years of industry and consulting experience, with a strong emphasis on emerging technologies and enterprise-level transformation.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across the power and utilities industry in India.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives involving smart grids, IoT, AI, blockchain, and other emerging technologies.
• Develop and execute comprehensive technology and digital strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory frameworks.
• Manage large-scale consulting engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery within scope, time, and budget.
• Guide project teams in data analysis, strategic insight generation, and solution design.
• Monitor and assess industry trends, policy changes, and technological advancements to advise clients effectively.
• Provide thought leadership through white papers, industry insights, and speaking engagements.
• Identify and lead business development efforts, including opportunity identification, proposal development, and client presentations.
• Mentor and nurture junior consultants, encouraging a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Drive internal capability building by facilitating training and professional development programs.
• Lead client workshops, executive briefings, and presentations with clarity and impact.
• Communicate complex technical solutions and strategic recommendations effectively to senior business and technical stakeholders.
  
  

Desired Experience:

Proven experience in implementation or program management of at least three or more of the following systems is highly desirable:

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Customer Information System (CIS)
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
• Outage Management System (OMS)
• Energy Management System (EMS)
• Asset Management System (AMS)
• Workforce Management System (WMS)
• Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS)
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 12-15 years of experience in the power and utilities domain, with significant exposure to digital and enterprise transformation.
• Strong leadership, consulting, and client relationship management capabilities.
• Ability to think strategically and drive execution in complex, multi-stakeholder environments