Director of Transformation Analytics & Automation

FirstEnergy Corp; Charleston (WV); Hybrid; USD 181,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp. is seeking a Director of Business Transformation Analytics & Automation to lead data, analytics, and AI initiatives. The role reports to the VP and requires hybrid work anchored at the Akron, OH area with travel across the territory as needed.

You will build and guide a senior team, establish governance, partner with IT, and drive durable, AI-enabled change across the enterprise in a regulated utility setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data science, analytics, engineering, information systems, business, or related field.
• 10+ years of leadership experience and 8+ years in data/analytics or technology delivery.
• Experience building methods, standards, and quality controls for data and AI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for senior leaders.
• Ability to manage a portfolio across multiple units with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team across data & analytics and automation & AI.
• Set standards and review work for quality before it reaches the business unit.
• Partner with IT on tooling, data platforms, and build delivery.
• Represent disciplines to executive leadership and steering committees.
• Drive enterprise data governance and responsible AI practices.
• Manage third-party analytics and platform partners.
• Contribute to transformation strategy and capability planning.

Skills

Leadership

Data & Analytics

Automation & AI

Communication

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred

Advanced degree in data science or related field

Job description

FirstEnergy Corp. is seeking a Director of Business Transformation Analytics & Automation to lead data, analytics, and AI initiatives. The role reports to the VP and requires hybrid work anchored at the Akron, OH area with travel across the territory as needed.

You will build and guide a senior team, establish governance, partner with IT, and drive durable, AI-enabled change across the enterprise in a regulated utility setting.