Senior Director- Data, AI, and Cloud

Overview Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises. Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers. Responsibilities The Senior Director, Data, AI and Cloud provides executive leadership for Pattern’s enterprise data strategy, architecture, AI enablement, and cloud infrastructure. This role sets the long-term vision for how data and AI enable business performance, digital transformation, and insight-driven decision making across the company. The role leads a multidisciplinary organization spanning data platform engineering, governance, analytics, AI, and Azure cloud/DevOps, ensuring Pattern operates on a scalable, secure, AI-ready data and cloud foundation, and partners closely with Technology leadership and business stakeholders to deliver integrated, high-impact data and AI capabilities.Major Accountabilities1. Set and execute Pattern’s enterprise data, analytics, and AI strategy, including roadmap, operating model, and investment planning, in partnership with executive leadership and company-wide transformation initiatives.2. Own the Data Platform & Governance function (medallion/Databricks architecture, integration, metadata management, data quality, MDM) via the Director, Platform & Governance.3. Own the Analytics & AI function (BI, self-service analytics, AI/ML capabilities, enterprise AI strategy) via the Director, Analytics & AI.4. Own Pattern’s Azure cloud and DevOps function, ensuring scalable, secure, cost-optimized cloud infrastructure and CI/CD practices.5. Develop and lead the organization: coach and mentor directors and technical leaders, and build a scalable, federated operating model across data, AI, and cloud teams.6. Ensure operational excellence and reliability across data pipelines, analytics platforms, BI assets, and cloud infrastructure; manage vendor and MSP performance.7. Mitigate technical risk, enforce security controls, and ensure data governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance across data and cloud platforms, partnering with the Cybersecurity pillar.8. Manage vendor contracts, cloud/data platform budgets, and external delivery partners; translate technical concepts into business value narratives for executive leadership. Qualifications EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION REQUIRED• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data/Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience); Master’s degree preferred• 12-15+ years of progressive data/technology architecture experience, including at least 10+ years in a leadership/people management capacity; demonstrated experience architecting cloud-based data platforms (Databricks/Azure preferred), medallion/lakehouse architecture, MDM, data quality, metadata management, and BI/AI platformsThe expected starting pay range for this role is $188,000.00 - $234,000.00 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#LI-MK1 #LI-HybridJob Summary# of Openings: 1Category: Enterprise TechnologyJob ID: 2026-3467