IT Technology Leader

IT Technology Leader

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America's largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

We are seeking an exceptional Lead Data Scientist to spearhead our data science applications and initiatives that drive critical trade floor and grid optimization decision-making operations. This strategic leadership role combines hands-on technical expertise with team management responsibilities, focusing on enhancing data science solutions for demand forecasting and renewable asset generation forecasting. The successful candidate will lead a small, high-performing data science team while driving innovation in data practices across the organization.

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Lead the design, development, deployment, and continuous enhancement of data science solutions supporting trade floor operations
• Set technical direction and strategy while planning for future initiatives
• Provide thought leadership and identify innovative applications of data science and AI methodologies
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement

Technical Excellence & Innovation

• Analyze large, complex datasets to generate actionable insights with enhanced visual interactivity
• Design and build foundational data pipelines supporting AI initiatives
• Oversee creation and deployment of cyber resiliency initiatives
• Institute platform resiliency, reliability, data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance standards and develop comprehensive implementation plans

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor data science team members, data engineers, and analysts
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation
• Drive accountability and establish team commitments with clear deliverables
• Manage project timelines and resource allocation effectively

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Customer Focus

• Serve as primary liaison between data science team and internal/external customers
• Collaborate with IT, engineering, operations, and other departments to satisfy data needs
• Work effectively within cross-functional and matrixed team environments
• Drive process mapping and understanding of key business drivers

Data Management & Governance

• Lead comprehensive data management efforts including data quality, governance, retention, privacy, and security
• Ensure and enforce data quality and integrity standards across all projects
• Oversee compliance with industry regulations and standards

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Conduct and oversee ad-hoc analyses, presenting insightful results to key stakeholders
• Communicate complex data findings clearly and concisely to non-technical audiences
• Explain methodologies and results to stakeholders and IT leadership
• Drive metrics development and reporting

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Python for statistical programming and data analysis
• Extensive experience with big data tools and machine learning frameworks
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and AWS cloud services
• Proficient in time-series forecasting
• Knowledge of real-time systems, IoT, and SCADA systems

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities for data interpretation and insight generation
• Proven ability to derive meaningful insights from complex, large-scale datasets
• Strong attention to data quality and integrity

Leadership & Management Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams
• Strong project management capabilities with track record of successful delivery
• Proven ability to influence decision-making processes at senior levels
• Resourcefulness and strategic thinking capabilities

Industry Knowledge

• Understanding of the energy sector with emphasis on renewable energy resources
• Expertise in energy forecasting methodologies and applications
• Knowledge of utility operations and trade floor decision-making processes

Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences
• Proven success working in cross-functional, matrixed team environments
• Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills

This position establishes strategy, develops business plans, and oversees and leads in the design, development and implementation of technology solutions to meet business needs. Leaders in this role provide leadership and oversight to manage performance and results in one or more Information Technology (IT) disciplines. Individuals will be accountable for the reliability, performance, security, and continuity of IT systems and supported business processes.

Provides leadership, influence, vision, and direction to the organization to contribute to achieving the company's goals

Works with IT leaders to develop overall IT strategy in alignment with business strategy

Oversees value stream by focusing on cost and risks of technology portfolio to meet business needs

Supports and fosters innovative technologies to deliver new ideas that enable business transformation

Ensures high levels of ongoing system and application performance in production environments

Oversees development of processes and tools to automate code releases from development to operations (DevOps)

Attracts, develops and retains a high-performing and diverse team

Establishes and drives technology roadmaps that align with current and future business needs

Manages third party technical and outsourcing relationships to deliver project and operational support objectives

Ensures technology processes are conducted in line with applicable standards and company policies

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

High School Grad / GED

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

Experience: 7+ years

Bachelor's Degree

Supervisor/Management Experience: 2+ years