Energy & Utilities Data Science Leader

PA Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and lifestyle perks with family

25 days annual leave + 0.5 day on Xmas

Generous pension

Community involvement initiatives

Annual performance-based bonus

PA share ownership

Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work)

Job summary

PA Consulting in London seeks a senior data science leader to shape and deliver data-driven propositions for energy and utilities sectors. You will lead cross-functional teams, guide AI initiatives, and help win strategic work while maintaining client relationships.

You will drive capability development, coach talent, and partner with clients to design and scale analytics products across digital programs. hybrid working and a strong benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data science leadership and/or consulting roles, ideally within energy, utilities or infrastructure sectors (E&U).
• You're used to leading AI, advanced analytics, data and/or digital capability development to design, build, deploy & scale data analytics products and solutions.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and delivering complex, high-value programmes and projects.
• An established network of senior stakeholders in Energy/utilities/infrastructure and/or data/tech, with proven client relationships.
• Commercial acumen with a track record of developing and selling consulting or data-driven analytics propositions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence at senior level.
• A degree, Masters or PhD from a leading university in data science, mathematics, OR, physics, or statistics.

Responsibilities

• Be part of our management team, build and lead teams to help shape and launch new data & analytics propositions and drive strategic business growth.
• Lead business development initiatives—building trusted client relationships, owning outcomes, and delivering innovative, high-impact solutions.
• Guide our energy and utilities clients through complex digital & data challenges, combining strategic insight with technical expertise.
• Support our team’s growth through technical leadership, coaching, knowledge-sharing, and creating opportunities for them to thrive.
• Be part of an environment that deeply cares about its values - Values | PA Consulting.
• Contribute to thought leadership and market offerings that position PA at the forefront of digital innovation in consumer.

Skills

Data science leadership

Consulting experience

Energy utilities knowledge

Stakeholder management

Business development

Communication skills

Education

Masters/PhD in data science or related

Job description

PA Consulting in London seeks a senior data science leader to shape and deliver data-driven propositions for energy and utilities sectors. You will lead cross-functional teams, guide AI initiatives, and help win strategic work while maintaining client relationships.

You will drive capability development, coach talent, and partner with clients to design and scale analytics products across digital programs. hybrid working and a strong benefits package are offered.