Associate Director - Energy Providers Puerto Rico

Guidehouse Inc.; San Juan (PR); Hybride; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Guidehouse seeks an Associate Director to drive growth for utility and energy clients in the South Market. This role suits a strategic thinker and relationship builder who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment and is passionate about shaping the future of energy.

You will lead strategic engagements, develop insights through research and interviews, and mentor junior consultants while collaborating across practice areas to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• US Citizen or US Permanent Resident required.
• Bachelor's degree AND 7+ years post-graduation experience in management consulting, focus on energy/utilities; or Master's degree AND 5+ years in same field.
• Must reside or be able to relocate to Puerto Rico.
• Strong understanding of utility business models and regulatory environments (NERC/CIP).
• Experience leading problem-solving efforts and communicating with senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing teams and delivering complex projects including supporting account sales.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, analytics, reporting platforms, and data visualization.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and work in a hybrid client-facing environment.
• Onsite work in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location.

Responsabilités

• Lead strategic consulting engagements for investor-owned utilities and energy providers from problem definition to solution design and implementation.
• Develop client-ready insights through market research, data analysis, stakeholder interviews, and financial modeling.
• Drive client impact in decarbonization strategy, grid modernization, customer transformation, and digital operations.
• Manage project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, on-time execution, and strong collaboration.
• Support business development through proposals, client pitches, and account growth strategies.
• Collaborate across Guidehouse practice areas to bring integrated solutions that combine strategy, technology, and operations.
• Mentor junior consultants, fostering a culture of learning, inclusion, and excellence.

Connaissances

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Problem-solving leadership

Communication with senior stakeholders

Team leadership

PowerPoint & Excel proficiency

Hybrid/client-facing experience

Willingness to travel

Formation

Bachelor's degree (Management Consulting or related)

Master's degree (Management Consulting or related)

Outils

PowerPoint

Excel

Analytics tools

Data visualization tools

Description du poste

Job Family : Cyber Consulting, Management Consulting, Power Systems Engineering Consulting, Sustainability Consulting

Travel Required : Up to 50%

Clearance Required : None

About Guidehouse

We're purpose-built to help commercial and public sector clients navigate complex challenges across industries and geographies, with an integrated model that breaks down siloes to maximize efficiency. Here, consultants work with clients to imagine a new future-teaming across technology services to build new, resilient solutions. We also operate programs for our clients to ensure sustained value. At Guidehouse, we're united by a shared commitment to purposeful impact. Our approach is rooted in an innovation-first mindset that ensures lasting change.

As demand surges, harness emerging tech to modernize operations, enhance reliability, and stay compliant. We help Energy Providers power their energy network and deliver seamless, reliable customer service.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic Associate Director to drive growth and client impact to utility and energy clients in the South Market. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and relationship builder who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about shaping the future of energy.

Why Join Guidehouse?

Work on the front lines of the energy transition with a firm known for innovation and impact.

Collaborate with industry experts and cutting-edge technology teams.

Accelerate your career in a purpose-driven, high-growth environment.

Competitive compensation, performance-based rewards, and flexible work arrangements.

What You Will Do :

• Lead strategic consulting engagements for investor-owned utilities and energy providers, from problem definition through solution design and implementation.
• Develop client-ready insights through market research, data analysis, stakeholder interviews, and financial modeling.
• Drive client impact in areas such as decarbonization strategy, grid modernization, customer transformation, and digital operations.
• Manage project teams , ensuring high-quality deliverables, on-time execution, and strong team collaboration.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals, client pitches, and account growth strategies and developing client relationships.
• Collaborate across Guidehouse practice areas to bring integrated solutions that combine strategy, technology, and operations.
• Mentor junior consultants , fostering a culture of learning, inclusion, and excellence.

What You Will Need :

• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent resident, due to the nature of client engagements.
• Bachelor's degree AND SEVEN (7+) plus years of post-graduation work experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related field, with a focus on the energy or utilities sector (excluding oil & gas); Or Master's degree AND FIVE (5+) plus years of post-graduation work experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related field, with a focus on the energy or utilities sector (excluding oil & gas).
• Must currently reside or ability to self-relocate to Puerto Rico
• Strong understanding of utility business models, regulatory environments (NERC/CIP), and transformation drivers.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following:
  • Grid modernization and/or transformation
  • Electric/Power Utilities technology integration or adoption
  • AI/ML Technology Modernization solutions
  • Utilities-related projects supporting Transmission & Distribution (T&D) operations
  • Utilities infrastructure resilience
  • NERC CIP program support and/or management
  • Cybersecurity within Utilities industry
• Proven ability to structure and lead problem-solving efforts, synthesize insights, and communicate clearly with senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing teams and delivering complex projects to include supporting account sales activities.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, project analytics, reporting platforms, and data visualization tools.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work in a hybrid client-facing environment.
• Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Preference will be given to candidates within reasonable driving distance of a listed Guidehouse Office or Client Office location.
• Demonstrates creativity in proposal development/commercial construction.
• Deep background and understanding of Utilities-related projects supporting Transmission & Distribution (T&D) operations.
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Program Management Office (PMO), Project Controls, Engineering, Construction Management, Infrastructure Development, or Capital Projects Delivery role.
  • Technology platforms certifications.

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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.

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