Director Data and AI Products

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. 

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. 

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. 

Summary:

CenterPoint Energy is seeking a visionary and results-oriented Head of Data and AI Products to strategically deliver advanced data and artificial intelligence (AI) platforms.  This critical leadership role is responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of strategic data and AI products, from strategy and development to deployment and maintenance. 

The successful candidate will drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency and provide actional insights across the company by leveraging our data assets and cutting-edge data and AI technologies.  This role reports to CenterPoint’s Chief Data and AI Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish a multi-year strategy for the development and delivery of our strategic data and AI products, aligning with business priorities (e.g., grid resiliency/modernization, customer service, asset performance and operational safety)
• Define the overall vision for the data ecosystem to support AI platforms and solutions, including ensuring integration of data governance policies and standards and the strategic use of data assets
• Drive a product-centric mindset across data and technology teams, shifting from project-based delivery to continuous value delivery and product evolution
• Oversee the product roadmap and portfolio for our data products that includes the evolution of our internal data and AI marketplace and our customer AI suite of capabilities
• Ensure timely and quality delivery of data and AI products and support the maximizing of user adoption and measurable business value in conjunction with our Data Enablement team
• Champion best practices in MLOps, Data Engineering, and Agile product management to scale capabilities
• Manage the technical debt and ensure the data architecture is secure, scalable, and compliant with regulatory requirements
• Build and lead a high-performing team that supports the development of innovative solutions and continuous learning

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science or related STEM-focused field

Experience and Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in technology, data science or digital product management
• Experience in Agile development or product delivery experience
• Deep understanding of modern data architecture, cloud platforms, DataOps and MLOps principles.  Must have hands-on experience or direct oversight of teams delivering advanced AI/ML models
• Familiarity with CenterPoint’s data strategy and delivery philosophy

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. 
 

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time 
Posting Start Date: 01/20/2026​
Posting End Date: 02/06/2026

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