Utilities AI Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
Oakland, CA$110,000 - $150,000 a year
Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Required Qualifications
• Deep expertise in Machine Learning, Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, and AI orchestration.
• Strong understanding of Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, or similar platforms.
• Experience deploying AI in regulated environments.
• Hands-on architectural and engineering leadership capabilities.
• Strong communication skills with VP/Senior Director stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
• 12+ years in AI/ML, data engineering, or digital transformation.
• Prior experience leading enterprise AI programs.
• Utility domain experience (wildfire, grid, operations).
• Knowledge of Responsible AI frameworks (NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001).
Roles & Responsibilities
Role Overview
Utilities are accelerating their enterprise AI adoption across Operations, Customer Experience, Wildfire Safety, Regulatory, and IT. The AI Lead will serve as the strategic driver for enterprise AI transformation—defining vision, governance, enterprise architecture, and leading delivery of high-impact GenAI and ML solutions.
Key Responsibilities
• Define the enterprise AI vision, roadmap, and operating model.
• Identify and prioritize AI/ML/GenAI opportunities across business units.
• Drive design and deployment of AI solutions including consultation agents, hazard detection, regulatory Q&A automation, and contact center assistants.
• Establish AI governance, compliance, model risk management, and auditability frameworks.
• Lead cross-functional AI programs spanning IT, Operations, Customer Care, Regulatory, Safety, and Field Ops.
• Mentor and guide data scientists, ML engineers, architects, and product owners.
• Promote AI literacy, change management, and best practices across the enterprise.
Salary Range $110,000-$150,000 year
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
Discretionary Annual Incentive.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & amp; Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
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Location
Oakland, CA
Job Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Lead
Job Id
395802
Desired Skills
Azure
Salary Range
$110,000-$150,000 a year
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications : BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Required Qualifications
• Deep expertise in Machine Learning, Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, and AI orchestration.
• Strong understanding of Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, or similar platforms.
• Experience deploying AI in regulated environments.
• Hands-on architectural and engineering leadership capabilities.
• Strong communication skills with VP/Senior Director stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
• 12+ years in AI/ML, data engineering, or digital transformation.
• Prior experience leading enterprise AI programs.
• Utility domain experience (wildfire, grid, operations).
• Knowledge of Responsible AI frameworks (NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001).
Roles & Responsibilities
Role Overview
Utilities are accelerating their enterprise AI adoption across Operations, Customer Experience, Wildfire Safety, Regulatory, and IT. The AI Lead will serve as the strategic driver for enterprise AI transformation—defining vision, governance, enterprise architecture, and leading delivery of high-impact GenAI and ML solutions.
Key Responsibilities
• Define the enterprise AI vision, roadmap, and operating model.
• Identify and prioritize AI/ML/GenAI opportunities across business units.
• Drive design and deployment of AI solutions including consultation agents, hazard detection, regulatory Q&A automation, and contact center assistants.
• Establish AI governance, compliance, model risk management, and auditability frameworks.
• Lead cross-functional AI programs spanning IT, Operations, Customer Care, Regulatory, Safety, and Field Ops.
• Mentor and guide data scientists, ML engineers, architects, and product owners.
• Promote AI literacy, change management, and best practices across the enterprise.
Salary Range $110,000-$150,000 year
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
Discretionary Annual Incentive.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & amp; Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
#LI-SP1
Location
Oakland, CA
Job Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Lead
Job Id
395802
Desired Skills
Azure
Salary Range
$110,000-$150,000 a year
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications : BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE