Utilities Industry Strategic Advisor

About the Role NTT DATA’s Commercial/Manufacturing Sector is seeking an accomplished Utilities Industry Solutions Subject Matter Expert (SME) to help drive growth across North America. This role is ideal for a senior industry professional who thrives at the intersection of industry expertise, digital transformation, and consultative business development. Role Charter Drive business‑outcome‑led transformation strategy and pipeline Shape pipeline and large deals through industry consulting and advisory Build differentiated utility‑specific offerings and GTM plays Key Responsibilities Utility Industry Domain Leadership Serve as the senior Utility SME across Electric, Gas, Water, and Integrated Utilities Own deep expertise across the utility value stream: Generation (including renewables) Transmission & Distribution (grid modernization, DER, AMI) Asset and outage management Field workforce, safety, and compliance Customer operations, billing, and retail energy Sustainability, decarbonization, and regulatory mandates Provide a strong industry point of view on trends such as grid resiliency, AI‑driven asset intelligence, outage prediction, DER orchestration, and ESG reporting Outcome‑Centric Transformation Strategy Lead C‑suite‑level strategy conversations with CEOs, COOs, CIOs, CDOs, Chief Grid and Sustainability Officers Translate utility business challenges into: Digital and AI transformation visions Industry‑specific use cases (including GenAI and Agentic AI) Business outcome frameworks and value roadmaps Define measurable outcomes and success metrics, including: Reliability and resiliency improvement O&M and cost optimization Asset life extension Customer experience improvement Sustainability and regulatory outcomes Sales & Client Executive Alignment Partner with Sales and Client Executives to: Shape and qualify utility opportunities Drive executive workshops, visioning sessions, and roadmap discussions Provide industry credibility in pursuits and deal defenses Own executive‑level storytelling, value narratives, and POVs for proposals and steering conversations Act as a trusted industry advisor and deal shaper, influencing scope, outcomes, and investment decisions Utility Offerings & GTM Ownership Define and evolve utility‑specific digital, data, and AI offerings, avoiding generic or “boil‑the‑ocean” programs Build modular, outcome‑focused offerings such as: AI‑led asset health and outage intelligence Grid intelligence and DER orchestration Field workforce productivity and safety insights Sustainability, ESG, and regulatory intelligence Utility demand forecasting and energy optimization Partner with ecosystem and hyperscaler alliances to create differentiated utility solutions Drive utility GTM strategy, pipeline growth, and market positioning Thought Leadership & Market Presence Act as a recognized utility industry leader externally Contribute to: Executive POVs and industry whitepapers Client roundtables and industry forums Analyst and ecosystem partner discussions Build long‑term C‑suite relationships with strategic utility clients Experience & Qualifications Required 15+ years of experience in the Utility industry Deep expertise in utility operations, grid, assets, or customer domains Proven experience in industry consulting, advisory, or transformation strategy roles Track record of engaging directly with C‑suite and senior utility executives Strong ability to bridge business, technology, and regulatory considerations Preferred Prior experience as an Industry Consulting Partner, Practice Lead, or Utility Strategy Leader Exposure to AI, analytics, grid modernization, or sustainability initiatives Strong executive communication and workshop facilitation skills Success Measures Utility pipeline growth and deal influence Adoption of utility‑specific offerings Strategic relevance with Sales and Client Executives Measurable client outcomes defined and realized through transformation programs NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement please review the policy. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law please consult the policy. For Pay Transparency information please consult the policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr