Chief Digital & AI Transformation Officer for Grid Modernization

Genesis10; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) seeks a Chief Digital & Technology Officer (CDTO) for a major utility in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This is a direct hire, onsite role guiding enterprise IT/OT, data, AI product development, and cybersecurity to enhance grid reliability and customer experience.

The CDTO will lead a 24/7 operations mindset, develop a multi-year modernization roadmap, and embed analytics into core workflows while collaborating with regulatory stakeholders and executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 15 years of executive leadership in technology, digital transformation, or data strategy.
• Experience deploying and scaling AI/ML in complex operational environments.
• Expertise in data governance, MDM, data architecture, and analytics platforms.
• Proven track record leading large-scale tech transformations in 24/7 environments.
• Strong cloud, cybersecurity, and OT/IT integration expertise.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 24/7 availability, resiliency, and performance of enterprise and operational IT/OT systems
• Lead IT service management (ITSM) with a focus on minimizing downtime and accelerating storm restoration support
• Oversee hybrid infrastructure, field communications networks, and end-user computing
• Define and execute a multi-year digital and grid modernization roadmap
• Lead the design and deployment of AI-powered tools integrated into the enterprise technology stack
• Own and execute the enterprise data strategy, aligning data capabilities with operational, regulatory, and business intelligence priorities
• Establish the company as a data-driven utility by embedding analytics into core operational workflows
• Deliver modern, intuitive, and reliable customer platforms (web, mobile, outage portals)
• Lead a comprehensive cybersecurity program aligned to NERC CIP, NIST, and utility critical infrastructure standards
• Establish disciplined IT and data capital planning and portfolio prioritization tied directly to business and grid outcomes

Skills

Executive leadership

AI/ML deployment

Data governance/MDM

OT/IT integration

Cybersecurity leadership

Regulatory stakeholder engagement

Strategic roadmapping

Tools

AWS/Azure/GCP

ITSM

Job description

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) seeks a Chief Digital & Technology Officer (CDTO) for a major utility in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This is a direct hire, onsite role guiding enterprise IT/OT, data, AI product development, and cybersecurity to enhance grid reliability and customer experience.

The CDTO will lead a 24/7 operations mindset, develop a multi-year modernization roadmap, and embed analytics into core workflows while collaborating with regulatory stakeholders and executive leadership.