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Job Family: Data Science Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: None What You Will Do: We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to join our growing AI and Data practice, with a dedicated focus on commercial energy providers. This individual will be a hands-on leader, responsible driving business growth through proactive sales efforts as well as for shaping and delivering AI- and data-driven transformations. The Associate Director will oversee cross-functional teams and collaborate directly with client executives and business leaders to drive value through AI & data strategy through implementation of AI-based solutions. This is a leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of industry strategy, market growth, and technology. Client Leadership & Engagement Drive new business opportunities by identifying client needs, shaping proposals, and expanding relationships into strategic partnerships. Lead client engagements end-to-end from strategy through implementation, ensuring delivery excellence and measurable business outcomes. Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders to grow accounts and influence buying decisions. Solution Development & Innovation Drive end-to-end solution development leveraging AI and advanced analytics, with a strong emphasis on AI and data strategy, governance, and innovation to deliver scalable, client-centric outcomes. Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to inform solution development and position offerings competitively in the market. Team & Practice Leadership Own business development activities including pipeline generation, proposal development, and strategic pursuits to meet growth targets. Mentor and lead multi-disciplinary consulting teams including data scientists, engineers, and business consultants. Contribute to recruiting, talent development, and thought leadership within the practice. Industry & Domain Expertise Apply deep knowledge of the energy and utilities industry to shape strategies around DER integration, energy transition, grid modernization, regulatory compliance, and customer experience. Interpret regulatory and policy changes to identify opportunities for AI and data enablement and create new revenue streams. What You Will Need: Minimum SEVEN (7) years of experience in AI, data strategy, and analytics consulting, with a proven track record in business development-including client relationship management, opportunity identification, and contribution to revenue growth. Minimum FIVE (5) years of experience leading data-driven transformation initiatives within the utilities or broader energy sector, with a focus on strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and change management. Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AWS/GCP/Azure), and advanced analytics methodologies, with the ability to translate technical capabilities into strategic value propositions during client engagements Proven experience across the business development lifecycle-including opportunity identification, capture strategy, and proposal development-while ensuring alignment with technical delivery. Track record of leading large-scale AI and analytics engagements from concept through execution, while simultaneously expanding client relationships and uncovering new revenue opportunities. Demonstrated ability to source, structure, and execute strategic partnerships between technology providers and business stakeholders to accelerate both delivery and market expansion. Ability to engage and influence diverse audiences-from C-suite executives (CIO, CISO, CDO) to technical teams-bridging business objectives with technical solutions. Skilled at motivating and guiding multi-disciplinary teams of AI and data specialists to deliver at scale while fostering a growth-oriented culture. Exceptional communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills that drive trust, collaboration, and commercial success. What Would Be Nice To Have: Bachelor's degree Master's Degree in Data Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or related technical field AI/LLM Certifications Project Management Professional (PMP) The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. What We Offer: Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program Mobility Stipend About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. 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Our Global Support Center/ Corporate Office is located in the Energy Corridor- off I10 and N Eldridge. Address: 1390 Enclave Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077 Hybrid Role: In-office Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Work from home on Thursday and Friday. Job Summary: Sysco has ambitions to lead the food industry in Sustainability and has set ambitious goals across people, product and planet pillars. To enable this ambition, Sysco is moving to a functionalized Sustainability team across its businesses and geographies. This will help drive value in sustainability, efficiencies and cost reductions as we organize the team into specific roles and focus areas. As part of this new structure, an expanded role is required to lead the global Sustainable Product and Sourcing Center of Excellent (CoE). This role will be responsible for developing and executing against sustainability strategies with the merchandising teams, focused on the USFS, and coordinating with global merchandising team and initiatives in these businesses that drive revenue through offering more sustainable products and sourcing to our customer who are demanding action and shifting volume to more sustainable suppliers. This role requires executive level influence and communication skills to deliver results as well as leadership skills to grow and develop team members. This role will require this leader to: Crafts and executes strategies to progress Sysco's Sustainability Initiatives, Commitments, and Goals while increasing Suppliers' Sustainable Practices. Lead engagement with merchandising (including Sysco Brand) to prioritize and coordinate supplier communication Lead engagement with suppliers to enable them to list more sustainable products and improve the sustainability of their current operations Work collaboratively with members of the Global Sustainability team to integrate other supplier topics such as human rights, packaging, regenerative ag and other topics to create one central point of contact for merchandising This leader is focused upstream - and will be partner with Sustainability team members who own downstream (Customer) strategy and communications Duties and Responsibilities: Owner of our Sustainable Assortment (One Planet One Table) for USFS - create an assortment that drives value for Sysco: Own and iterate the brand and structure of the assortment Work with other members of the Sustainability team to prioritize assortment changes and upgrades to meet the needs of customers Owns the governance process for new certifications / attributes for our assortment Tracking and communications of assortment performance Act as central point of contact for USFS Merchandising across all sourcing related topics plastics/packaging, regenerative agriculture, deforestation - enabling reaching our supplier/sourcing focused targets - work with others in the Sustainability team to coordinate merchandising asks: Collaborate with other sustainability leaders to iterate and communicate plans to merchandising Embed sustainability into merchandising through JBP's, PGM and other processes Share materials that enable suppliers across topics, including trainings (merch and supplier) Lead sessions with Merchandising to educate them on Sustainability Lead regular ELT level updates to Merchandising leaders and other ELT members Owner of the supplier council which brings together our top suppliers to discuss sustainability and commit to initiatives Own the annual Supplier Sustainability Summit Owner in delivering Sysco's global scope 3 Category 3.1 emissions targets (currently 67% of supplier emissions with a science based target by 2026) Create a Merchandising and Supplier engagement strategy to reach our goals Engage directly with suppliers on their transition plans and for large suppliers, enable them to set a goal and reduce their emissions Track and report our progress - suggest changes to reach out goal Contribute (but does not own) Owner of Sustainability data strategy globally, work with the Technology, Reporting, Sales and Merchandising teams to prioritize and develop data systems that enable value driving use cases: Owns the data flows for Sustainability data across topics Owns definition of product attribution in our systems Owns the Sysco Supplier Suite, definition, updated, governance, utilization. Approver on implementation and prioritization of new data and platforms for Sustainability Facilitates Business and Technology Teams to create an enabling data and platform environment - with the main objectives of driving sales and Advises on Business Requirements and road-mapping for planned Sustainability-focused data and tool builds such as platform improvements and reporting updates. Communicates Sustainable Product and Sourcing needs to Technical teams across Sysco and for multiple platforms/integrations (including but not limited to) Leader of Global Products & Sourcing squad which shares best practices across the global team and enables faster, more efficient and scaled solutions to drive revenue of sustainable products and meet our sustainability goals Run a regular meeting with global merchandising leaders to enable them to implement best practices and advise them on timelines / prioritization Assess other markets and identify best practices globally Approver and owner of best practice materials to be used Education Required: Bachelor's Degree Education Preferred: Bachelor's degree Environmental Science, Agriculture, Supply Chain, Business, Hospitality, or related fields Experience Required: Bachelor's degree or 4 years equivalent experience, preference for degree in Sustainability, Supply Chain, Hospitality, or Business. 7 or more years' experience in project/program management, communications, analytics, with sustainability experience preferred 7 or more years' experience in cross-functional team execution of new strategies/initiatives and associated program management, communications, analytics, with sustainability experience preferred Solid PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Tableau knowledge and skills Strategic thinker with ability to work in a matrixed organization. Diplomatic but persuasive personality capable of aligning stakeholders (internal and external) of varied backgrounds and motivations. Ability to work productively on independent research, data collection and analysis assignments and as part of a team Outstanding oral and written communication skills, as well as attention to detail Strong interpersonal skills and an outstanding ability to communicate with others at all levels of the organization Energetic, efficient and resourceful team player Excellent knowledge of product information management and/or Master Data Management. Competent in Business Modeling and Analysis and comfortable engaging with both Business and Technical Teams Experience Preferred: Knowledge of food service distribution and associated supply chains preferred 7 years or more of experience in merchandising, supplier enablement and/or corporate social responsibility or sustainability positions for a public company, a consulting agency or relevant experience preferred 7 year or more of experience in Supplier relationship management/topic onboarding and content collection/validation for both eCommerce and reporting (internal/external) enablement. Good understanding of various sustainable frameworks and standards e.g. Science Based Target Initiatives as well as 3rd party certification programs, e.g. MSC, Certified Humane, etc. Awareness of Sustainability regulatory and consumer trends and up to date on relevant global sustainability existing issues and emerging topics. Licenses/Certification Preferred: Some education and/or certification in (one or more): Sustainable Food Systems, Climate Action, SBTi, SASB, GRI, TCFD, CDP, GHG Protocol, or related standards and frameworks. Technical Skills and Abilities: Data management experience, using a variety of tools for data management. Strong project management skills, with an eye for detail and meeting time-sensitive targets; highly productive, getting plans on paper, tracking of milestones, owning meetings, learning new systems and reporting mechanisms; highly motivated and willing to pivot Excellent verbal and written communication skills - able to communicate both up and down organizational levels and simplify complicated information to non-technical listeners Strong Microsoft Office suite experience including PowerPoint, Excel, Word Curious to learn about new trends, regulations, requirements and standards in sustainability across various markets. Passionate about sustainability and how companies can positively affect the environment and society. Ability to collaborate and build alignment and influence among a broad group of internal stakeholders; strong business acumen and ability to translate theory to action. Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering high-quality deliverables to tight deadlines Strong communication skills at all levels of the organization. . click apply for full job details