Senior Director of Digital Assets and AI

Overview

Lead digital assets, GIS, and AI strategy for utility data integration and modernization

Key Responsibilities

• data integration
• data architecture
• ai enablement
• data governance
• automation
• stakeholder reporting

Tasks

-Communicate progress, risks, and value realization to executive stakeholders; manage budgets and vendor relationships effectively. -Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and business leaders to align priorities, outcomes, and funding roadmaps. -Drive modernization, automation, and artificial intelligence that enable digital field execution and infrastructure insights. -Lead the architecture, performance, and governance of Summit’s data platforms and pipelines. -Recruit, develop, and lead teams across GIS, Asset Data, Data Engineering, and AI; cultivate a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. -Provide data platform and governance leadership to support enterprise analytics delivered by business partners across the company. -Direct asset data integration across ERP (SAP S/4HANA), GIS, and field systems to maintain a reliable source of truth. -Establish and maintain a comprehensive enterprise data catalog and governance framework to improve data quality, accessibility, and alignment across business functions. -Oversee the development of practical, business-aligned AI capabilities that drive efficiency, improve asset intelligence, and enable smarter, faster decision-making. -Develop and execute an enterprise data and AI strategy that defines how data and intelligence capabilities will support business outcomes, operational excellence, and innovation. -Lead the enterprise vision for Digital Assets & AI, integrating GIS, asset data, and data engineering to improve reliability, affordability, and decision-making.

Requirements

• ai
• mlops
• esri
• cloud platforms
• data governance
• 10+ years

What You Bring

-Proven experience deploying AI, automation, and data modernization initiatives with measurable operational or financial outcomes. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, GIS, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field required; advanced degree preferred. -Experience designing and implementing comprehensive data strategy and catalog, including governance and stewardship best practices. -Operational knowledge of GIS platforms (Esri) and asset data management workflows. -Strong understanding of AI/ML lifecycle, MLOps, responsible AI principles, and practical business applications. -Excellent communication, storytelling, and influence skills across technical and executive audiences. -Demonstrated success in process redesign, efficiency delivery, and change management. -Strong understanding of AI program management, including project lifecycle definition, value measurement, and change adoption. -Financial and ROI-based decision-making capability; disciplined program and vendor management. -10+ years of experience in data, GIS, or digital transformation leadership roles; utility, energy, or infrastructure industry experience preferred. -Expertise with data architecture, governance, integration, and data quality standards. -Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Oracle), data pipelines, and security by design. -Experience leading cross-functional technical and operational teams in complex environments.

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About Summit Utilities, Inc.

-Owns and operates subsidiaries across Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. -Typically builds and installs gas distribution systems to support local economic growth. -Financially backed by a major infrastructure investment fund. -Recent expansions include strategic acquisitions and opening a new office. -Recognized with emergency response honors for tornado and wildfire efforts.

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