Senior Manager, Energy and Utilities

Company: West Monroe Partners
Location: New York
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Are you ready to make an impact?We are looking for a Senior Manager, specializing in utility customer operations, to join our Energy and Utilities Practice in our Chicago office. We are looking for an individual with strong Utilities industry consulting and/or project management skills to solve problems for, and form relationships with, our utility clients. You thrive on working on a small, close-knit team; both on client site and in our office to build our fantastic "people first" culture.---What will you be doing?Client Delivery:Establish and/or lead a program management office (PMO) for utility clients undertaking complex, transformational programs.Acts as or supports the Project Manager in developing project plans, milestones, estimates, and structure on large engagements.Lead business process workshops with client personnel to develop business process documentation deliverables including requirements, process maps and key performance indicators for smart grid related processes (e.g. meter-to-cash).Perform change management assessments for utility clients that are planning or implementing large transformational programs related to smart meters and/or smart grid including training, organizational design, and communications elements.Manage and/or participate in a team of software/solution implementation, systems integration, and business consultants.Contribute to the Energy & Utilities Smart Grid consulting practice (methodologies, service offerings, team development), and drive best practice behaviors into the organization.Practice Development:Be able to contribute to the developing and growing WMP's Chicago office from a business development, Energy and Utilities practice and culture perspective.Promote thought leadership in emerging technologies from partnerships to go-to-market offerings, to strategy, to design and implementation.Business Development:Understand business needs and requirements and help turn those goals into concrete projects and detailed proposals.Contribute to business development process as an emerging technologies subject matter expert.Creating work plans, pricing estimates, and risk assessments for prospects.Actively build a professional network and affiliate network in the local community.We need someone who can bring the following to the table:Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience requiredMaster's Degree in Business, Engineering, or Management Information Systems preferred15+ years of work experience, minimum five years of professional services consulting experience preferredMinimum six years of work experience within the Energy & Utilities industry and at least three years of smart grid experienceDeep knowledge of and direct experience with Smart Grid / Smart Meter solutionsExpertise in Utility organizations (Grid Mod, IT, Distribution Operations, Distribution Engineering, DER Programs) Expertise in Information and operating technology (IT/OT) systems (e.g., AMI, ADMS, DERMS, FAN, DA)Prior experience managing a team of professional services consultants in a project environmentMature project management and consulting skills; writing and presentation of business solutionsAbility and willingness to travel up to 50% of the year annuallyA commitment to inclusion and diversity, and openness to new ideas and perspective#LI-HYBRIDBased on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices (see table below). Information on our competitive total rewards package, including our bonus structure and benefits is here. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity.---Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of one year of employment.---Seattle or Washington, D.C.$199,000-$221,000 USDLos Angeles$208,000-$231,000 USDNew York City or San Francisco$218,000-$242,000 USDA location not listed above$189,000-$210,000 USDWest Monroe is a digital services firm that partners with companies in transformative industries to deliver quantifiable financial value. We believe that digital is a mindset and it's something companies become, not something they do. We bring together diverse, multidisciplinary teams that use their expertise to develop and execute new ideas and ways of working. At West Monroe, we invest in our people and care in a big way. We are growing the next generation of leaders who lead with inclusion, enabling us to address our clients' most complex challenges. If you're looking for a place where you'll feel supported, our team will help you grow. We believe that growth breeds opportunity for all. And know that when we come together, we can do what's never been done. Our fast-paced culture and collaborative teams bring the energy and expertise needed to make an impact and deliver beyond expectations. If you are ready to set big goals with us, join us on our journey of building what matters for our clients, our people, and our communities. West Monroeis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer---We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. To learn more about inclusion and diversity at West Monroe, visit---. If you are based in California, we encourage you to read West Monroe's Notice at Collection for California residents, provided pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and linked---here.

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