VP Global Grid Modeling

About the Company

Energy Exemplar’s mission lies in ‘Empowering Transformative Energy Decisions’. Founded in 1999, our award-winning software portfolio encompassing the modeling and simulation platform PLEXOS®, Aurora, and Adapt2, is trusted by innovative organizations across the globe to revolutionize the energy ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the global data and insights strategy, aligning regional execution with company-wide priorities
• Build, lead, and inspire a global organisation of data, modelling, and analytics professionals
• Oversee the global development, standardisation, and delivery of simulation-ready datasets within PLEXOS
• Champion the adoption of advanced technologies, including AI/ML, to enhance modelling capability
• Establish and enforce global data governance frameworks, standards, and validation processes
• Engage with key global customers to translate requirements into strategic data roadmaps

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in data, modelling, analytics, or related functions within energy, utilities, or technology
• Proven track record of leading and scaling geographically distributed teams at a regional or global level
• Deep expertise in global energy markets including electricity, gas, hydrogen, and renewables
• Demonstrated experience in energy market modelling, ideally with PLEXOS or comparable platforms
• Experience driving data innovation through AI/ML, automation, and advanced analytics
• Degree in Engineering, Economics, Energy Systems, Data Science, or a related discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of market dynamics, trading structures, and regulatory environments
• Ability to represent the organisation externally as a thought leader in energy data and analytics