Director of Data EMEA

Energy Exemplar; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy software company in the UK is looking for a Director of Data - EMEA to spearhead data and modeling initiatives across electricity and gas. The role involves leading a team to develop high-quality datasets and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align data strategies with business objectives. Successful candidates will have significant leadership experience, adeptness in energy market modeling, and an educational background in relevant fields. This position offers competitive compensation and a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years of management experience in data, modeling, or analytics.
• Strong understanding of European energy markets.
• Proven expertise in energy market modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead a regional team of data specialists.
• Define and execute the regional data strategy.
• Oversee the creation of simulation-ready datasets in PLEXOS.

Skills

Team leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Market modeling

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering, Economics, or related field

Postgraduate qualification preferred

Tools

PLEXOS

AI/ML methodologies

Job description

In an era where the world is rapidly advancing towards a cleaner future through decarbonization, Energy Exemplar’s mission lies in ‘Empowering Transformative Energy Decisions’. Founded in 1999 in Adelaide, Australia, our award-winning software portfolio encompassing the modeling and simulation platform PLEXOS®, Aurora, and Adapt2, is trusted by innovative organizations across the globe. Through our technology and people, we strive to enable stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain to revolutionize the energy ecosystem and to collaboratively plan and execute for a sustainable energy future with unprecedented clarity, speed, and innovation.

Our impact is global and is being recognized across the industry.

• SaaS Company of the Year (2025) – Global Business Tech Awards.
• Environmental Impact Award (2025) – E+E Leaders Awards.
• IPPAI Power Awards (2025) - Winners
• Finalist: Platts Global Energy Awards (2024) – Grid Edge category
• Finalist: Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards (2024) – Technologies of Change
• Top 50 Marketing Team (2024) – Voted by the public at the ICON Awards.

How We Work

Energy Exemplar is growing fast around 30% year on year and, that growth is driven by how we work. We trust our team to deliver great results from wherever they work best, whether that’s at home, in the office, or on the move.

We’re a global team that values ownership, integrity, and innovation. You’ll be supported to balance work and life in a way that works for you, and empowered to take initiative, solve problems, and make an impact, regardless of your background, location, or role.

Our four core values, Customer Success, One Global Team, Integrity & Ownership, and Innovation Excellence aren’t just words. They show up in how we collaborate, how we solve, and how we grow together.

Role Overview

The Director of Data – EMEA will lead a regional team of data and modelling professionals responsible for developing and enhancing Energy Exemplar’s European datasets across electricity, gas, hydrogen, and emerging energy markets.

Reporting to the VP of Data and Insights, this role combines strategic leadership with deep technical understanding to ensure the delivery of accurate, high-quality, and simulation-ready datasets within PLEXOS, aligned with customer needs and evolving market dynamics.

The Director will drive cross-functional collaboration with product, insights, and go-to-market teams to align data initiatives with strategic business objectives and global standards. They will provide visionary leadership, fostering a high-performance culture that promotes innovation, accountability, and professional growth.

This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring Energy Exemplar’s data assets remain reliable, consistent, and future-focused, supporting informed decision-making across the energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a regional team of data specialists, analysts, and subject matter experts across electricity, gas, and emerging energy markets.
• Define and execute the regional data strategy, ensuring alignment with global objectives and long-term business priorities.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on excellence and professional development.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies, including AI/ML approaches, to enhance data efficiency and analytical capability.

Data Development & Quality Assurance

• Oversee the creation and calibration of simulation-ready datasets in PLEXOS, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and market relevance.
• Guide the development and enhancement of gas, electricity, and hydrogen models, incorporating emerging technologies and decarbonisation trends.
• Ensure robust data validation and quality control processes are in place, maintaining high standards of integrity and reliability.
• Support the integration of new PLEXOS Platform features and contribute to the evolution of Insights and Playbook Products.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to understand use cases, client requirements, and evolving data needs.
• Deliver clear and strategic data product roadmaps that support customer modelling and forecasting requirements.
• Collaborate with business development teams to provide data expertise for customer demonstrations, proposals, and webinars.
• Represent Energy Exemplar at industry events and forums, contributing to thought leadership in energy data and modelling excellence.

Strategic Contribution

• Contribute to the formulation and execution of the global data strategy, ensuring regional initiatives are aligned with company-wide goals.
• Stay informed of market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies impacting energy data and modelling.
• Identify opportunities to expand and improve dataset offerings to meet the changing needs of customers and markets.

Skills & Experience Required

• 6+ years Proven experience as a people manager of Direct Reports leading data, modelling, or analytics teams within the energy or technology sector.
• Strong understanding of European energy markets, including electricity, gas, and emerging hydrogen sectors.
• Experience in European short- and medium-term energy trading markets.
• Demonstrated expertise in energy market modelling, ideally using PLEXOS or similar tools.
• Strong knowledge of market fundamentals such as supply/demand balance, capacity, and price formation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a customer-centric and commercially aware mindset.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance visionary leadership and hands-on operational management.
• Degree in Engineering, Economics, Energy Systems, or related field; postgraduate qualification preferred.

Why Join Energy Exemplar

• Opportunity to shape and lead the data strategy for a market-leading energy software company.
• Collaborative, innovative culture with strong investment in professional development and growth.
• Work on projects that directly contribute to the global energy transition.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

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