Senior Data & Analytics Leader, Energy & Utilities

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Community involvement

Performance bonus

PA share ownership

Cycle to work

Job summary

PA Consulting seeks a senior data science leader to head data & analytics propositions for energy and utility sectors. You will build and lead teams, shape offerings, and drive strategic growth by fostering trusted client relationships and delivering high-impact solutions.

The role emphasizes guiding complex digital challenges, scaling analytics products, and mentoring teams while upholding PA's values and thought leadership in digital innovation.

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 the Energy, utilities or infrastructure sectors and/or data and technology industry, with a proven ability to build and grow long‑term client relationships and partnerships
• Commercial acumen with a track record of developing and selling consulting or Data-driven analytical propositions or products.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior level
• A deep understanding of analytics, data, AI, digital technology and solutions landscape
• A degree, Masters or PhD from a leading university in data science, mathematics, operational research, physics, or statistics

Responsibilities

• Be part of our management team, build and lead teams to helping 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

AI & analytics leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic consulting

Business development

Communication

Energy/Utilities domain knowledge

Education

Master's or PhD in data science or related

Job description

PA Consulting seeks a senior data science leader to head data & analytics propositions for energy and utility sectors. You will build and lead teams, shape offerings, and drive strategic growth by fostering trusted client relationships and delivering high-impact solutions.

The role emphasizes guiding complex digital challenges, scaling analytics products, and mentoring teams while upholding PA's values and thought leadership in digital innovation.