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Energy Transformation Manager- Energy Providers South Market

Guidehouse
Chicago, IL
Full-time

Job Family :

Management Consulting, Sustainability Consulting

Travel Required : Up to 25%

Up to 25%

Clearance Required : None

None

Interested in working with talented people developing innovative solutions to some of the energy industry's most complex and challenging problems?

We are Guidehouse, a leading consulting firm serving public sector and commercials clients with specialized capabilities in strategy, technology, and risk management.

We offer an exciting, fast-paced environment that fosters intellectual growth and rewards individuals based on impact. By focusing on markets facing transformational change, technology-driven innovation, and significant regulatory pressure, our employees also develop and deploy world class knowledge and problem solving that leads to breakthrough solutions.

The Guidehouse Energy, Sustainability, & Infrastructure (ES&I) team provides strategic, management, and policy consulting to clients across the energy value chain that aim to support and finance the energy transition.

Our team works with utility clients in the South, Mid-Atlantic, and Central region of the US to deliver the next generation of solutions for a decarbonized and resilient energy future.

We combine our managing consulting, project management, client engagement, market knowledge, and years of experience working with utilities with strategic perspectives on energy transformation.

What You Will Do :

The Energy Transformation Manager leads and delivers small projects, or workstreams of complex projects / programs, to help our clients strategize, plan, implement, and evaluate transformational initiatives.

These projects typically span business and technology and include growth strategy, product development, operating model design, process improvement, data & analytics, and grants management.

The Energy Transformation Manager will help create thought leadership to shape the future of grid modernization, customer-centric solution design, climate risk and resilience planning, and data-driven strategy.

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience in electrical utilities and has a passion for creative problem solving, client service, and project management who is interested in growing their expertise, industry relationships and career.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to :

  • Leading your team in creative problem solving and outcome driven solutions for clients
  • Managing teams to provide detailed fact finding, research, and analysis on energy-related activities
  • Performing, advising, and reviewing technology assessments, statistical analyses, and economic analyses
  • Facilitating meetings and working sessions between client departments and organizations to lead discussions, form relationships and facilitate consensus-building
  • Communicating solutions and new strategies to clients through reports and presentations
  • Organizing and preparing reports, presentations, and other documents for client deliverables
  • Working effectively with colleagues and client staff as part of a project team, delegating work and managing colleagues as needed;

work independently as needed

Mentoring and managing junior staff

Wh at You Will Need :

  • Due to nature of client engagements, US Citizen or US Permanent Resident required
  • Managing Consultant requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant industry or consulting experience (excluding internships / coops, or fellowships);

Or Master's degree and 3+ years of relevant industry or consulting experience (excluding internships / coops, or fellowships)

Associate Director requires a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of professional experience with utility consulting organizations, professional consulting services in the Utilities industry, strategy consulting within Utilities, or management consulting for Energy / Utilities companies in the United States ;

Or Master's degree and 5+ years of professional experience with utility consulting organizations, professional consulting services in the Utilities industry, strategy consulting within Utilities, or management consulting for Energy / Utilities companies in the United States

  • A high level of understanding of utility grid modernization, DER / DERMs, electric transmission and distribution infrastructure planning and operations
  • Experienced in developing and delivering presentations to executive audiences
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location
  • Level of hire will be determined through Guidehouse interview process

What Would Be Nice To Have :

  • Preference will be given to candidates within 60 miles of a Guidehouse office
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams, including advanced organizational and project management skills
  • Prior consulting experience with client facing role
  • Knowledge of industry technologies such as energy storage, solar, electric vehicle infrastructure, DERs, OMS, ADMS, and GIS
  • Experience with program oversight such as capital programs or grants management
  • Excellent at visualizing data, synthesizing insights, and storytelling with data
  • A history of successful, creative problem-solving within the utilities industry
  • Excitement to explore the underlying cause of the observation and result
  • Experience with cloud technologies
  • Ability to collaborate as a part of team, as well as to work independently

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The annual salary range for this position is $109,100.00-$163,700.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include :

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life
  • Health Savings Account, Dental / Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Student Loan PayDown
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at redacted or via email at RecruitingA redacted .

All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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