Digital Utility Engagement Director

1898 & Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

1898 & Co. in Chicago seeks a Digital Consulting Client Engagement Director to lead strategic engagement and market growth across electric utilities.

You will build executive relationships, shape multi‑year growth plans, and position digital consulting offerings that improve operations and modernization. The role requires deep utility industry and digital transformation knowledge, directing large pursuits, crafting winning proposals, and guiding cross‑functional teams across sales, delivery, and

Qualifications

• Experience in digital consulting or professional services with a focus on utilities.
• Proven ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary pursuits and client engagements.
• Strong communication and executive-level presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term growth strategies for Digital Consulting services in assigned utility markets.
• Lead executive relationships with key utility stakeholders and act as trusted advisor on digital transformation.
• Guide pursuit planning, proposals, and negotiations for strategic opportunities.
• Collaborate with sales, delivery, and solution architecture to expand client footprint.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive relationships

Business development

Market growth

Cross-functional leadership

Pursuit management

Job description

1898 & Co. in Chicago seeks a Digital Consulting Client Engagement Director to lead strategic engagement and market growth across electric utilities.

You will build executive relationships, shape multi‑year growth plans, and position digital consulting offerings that improve operations and modernization. The role requires deep utility industry and digital transformation knowledge, directing large pursuits, crafting winning proposals, and guiding cross‑functional teams across sales, delivery, and