Head of Data Strategy & AI (Senior Manager)Genesis Energy is one of New Zealand's leading energy retailers, supplying electricity, natural gas and LPG to more than half a million customers across the country and providing almost 20% of New Zealand's electricity.
We want to be New Zealander's first choice for energy management, striving to deliver new products and services, challenge the status quo, be bold and innovative and take responsibility for our customers and what matters to them.
Between now and 2035, Genesis will play a unique and vital role in energy transition.
By joining us, you will play your part in supporting the delivery of innovative energy solutions which will create a more sustainable future for our customers, company and for Aotearoa.
About our Data, Analytics, AI & Insights Team At Genesis, we have an aspirational 10-year corporate Strategy, Gen 35.
We are committed to harnessing the full potential of data to lead our business into a new era of innovation and excellence to deliver on this strategy.
Our enterprise-wide Data team are at the core of this, enabling us to make data driven decisions to deliver exceptional value to our stakeholders.
We are looking for dynamic individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment to join us and be part of this exciting Gen 35 journey.
About the role As the Head of Data Strategy & AI (Senior Manager) at Genesis, you will be responsible for defining our AI roadmap and collaborating across multiple business units to execute on the roadmap.
You will prioritise AI use cases based on value creation and implement these use cases with cutting-edge machine learning and AI models across the enterprise to unlock value.
This role is at the forefront of our transformation, shaping and guiding our data strategy towards a smarter, data-enabled future.
Join us as we leverage AI to drive innovation and create a significant impact on our business.
In this role you will;
Develop a comprehensive Data and AI strategy and roadmap aligned with Genesis' Gen 35 aspirations.Evaluate the potential value creation associated with various use cases and use this information to prioritise execution.Leverage data to provide actionable insights that support commercial decision-making and strategic planning.Identify and implement AI use cases that drive revenue growth, cost savings, and operational efficiency.Collaborate with senior leadership to translate business needs into data-driven solutions.Cultivate, mentor, support and inspire a high-performing team of data scientists and AI specialists.Secure funding for key strategic Data and AI projects and partner with a range of Genesis technology and data vendors to ensure Genesis is leveraging the latest innovation in data and AI.About you We are looking for a visionary leader who is passionate about the value that data-driven organizations can create and who is motivated by cultivating supportive and collaborative team culture.
Our ideal candidate will also have;
Extensive experience in commercially oriented roles, with a strong track record in driving business transformation or transformation in data and analytics functions.Proven capability in working with large data sets to deliver actionable insights and operationalize AI use cases.Deep commercial skills with a proven track record of business case development and understanding of financial concepts and metrics.Excellent leadership skills with experience in supporting and lifting team maturity and fostering a culture of innovation.Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Experience with various data management and analysis tools and understanding of how modern data platforms and ecosystems operate.About our benefits At Genesis, we value your wellbeing and your contribution to our team.
That's why we offer you great employee benefits for you and your family.
Some of our benefits include:
Health insurance, trauma and life insurance for you, and best doctors online service for you and your family.Electricity and gas discounts and an extra 20 power shout hours per year if you choose us as your provider.Matching up to 4% on contributions to your KiwiSaver or if you are unable to take advantage of KiwiSaver, we'll contribute 3% with our GenSaver allowance.A flexible working policy to support you to balance personal and professional needs.Career development opportunities and a supportive learning culture.We value diversity and inclusion, and we believe that equity, gender and wellness are essential for our success.
We are a market leader that empowers our people to make a positive difference for our customers, our communities and our environment.
If you want to help shape the future of New Zealand's energy sector, apply today and join us at Genesis!
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