West Monroe · 20 hours ago
Senior Manager, Energy & Utilities
Chicago
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$204K/yr - $240K/yr
12+ years expWest Monroe is a global business and technology consulting firm seeking a Senior Manager with specialized experience in the utilities industry to join their Energy and Utilities Practice. The role involves leading program management for utility clients, developing project plans, and contributing to practice development and business growth within the sector.
Business DevelopmentConsultingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyService Industry
Responsibilities
Lead or establish a program management office (PMO) for utility clients undertaking complex programs
Act as or support the Project Manager in developing project plans, milestones, and deliverables on large engagements
Facilitate business process and technical requirements workshops to develop process maps, requirements documentation, and KPIs for utility-related processes (e.g., grid modernization, customer engagement, operational efficiency)
Manage teams of software implementation, systems integration, and business consultants for projects
Contribute to the Energy & Utilities consulting practice by developing methodologies, service offerings, and fostering a best-practices culture
Drive growth and development within West Monroe's Energy & Utilities Practice from a service offering, culture, and thought leadership perspective
Establish yourself as an industry thought leader in utilities, through publications, conference engagements, white papers, and active association membership
Collaborate with clients to turn their strategic goals into actionable projects and detailed proposals
Develop work plans, pricing estimates, and risk assessments for potential projects
Strengthen client relationships, leveraging your track record of business development with new and existing utility clients
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Management, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field
Minimum of 12 years in the electric/utilities industry
At least 8 years of consulting experience in professional services
Proven experience managing consulting engagements (e.g., strategy development, program management, vendor selection, business process reengineering)
Strong knowledge of key vendors and systems in the utilities space, including technology providers, customer portals, and analytics tools
Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale utility programs, including grid modernization, operational improvements, or customer-centric initiatives
Ability to travel up to 75% annually
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, Management, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
401k plan
Employee stock ownership program
Annual bonuses
Unlimited flexible time off
Ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Ten weeks of paid parental leave
Company
West Monroe
West Monroe offers digital transformation, analytics, cloud, cyber security, business advisory, and management consulting services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
MSD Partners
2021-10-15Series Unknown
2020-01-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Gil Mermelstein
Chief Executive Officer
Kevin McCarty
Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of West Monroe
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