IT/OT Project Manager - Energy Providers

Guidehouse; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 122,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a PMO-focused professional in Chicago to support utility and energy technology implementations, ensuring governance and timely delivery.

You will coordinate schedules, RAID logs, risk tracking, and status reporting across multiple workstreams while collaborating with project managers, client stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to drive execution and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• US Permanent Resident or US Citizen due to client engagement.
• 9+ years post-graduation work experience required (or 7+ with Associate’s, or 5+ with Bachelor’s).
• Total experience must include 4+ years in PMO, project controls, or related roles in Utilities or Energy.
• Experience supporting technology implementation projects in utilities or regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of PMO methodologies, governance, and lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, report, track issues/risks, and coordinate stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel and work in Guidehouse or Client offices.

Responsibilities

• Provide PMO support to utility and energy provider clients on technology implementation projects.
• Support project planning, tracking, reporting, and governance across multiple workstreams.
• Assist with developing and maintaining project schedules, RAID logs, action items, status reports, and PMO deliverables.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas/materials, capture decisions, and follow up on actions to ensure timely completion.
• Partner with project managers, client stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to drive execution and issue resolution.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and assist with mitigation planning and escalation.
• Support process improvement to strengthen PMO practices, project controls, and delivery consistency.
• Contribute to clear and effective communication across internal teams and external client stakeholders.

Skills

PMO experience

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Jira

Job description

• Provide PMO support to utility and energy provider clients on technology implementation projects.
• Support project planning, tracking, reporting, and governance activities across multiple workstreams.
• Assist with developing and maintaining project schedules, RAID logs, action items, status reports, and other PMO deliverables.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and materials, capture decisions, and follow up on action items to ensure timely completion.
• Partner with project managers, client stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to drive execution and issue resolution.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and help facilitate mitigation planning and escalation, as needed.
• Support process improvement efforts to strengthen PMO practices, project controls, and delivery consistency.
• Contribute to clear and effective communication across internal teams and external client stakeholders.

Job Family

Management Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

None

What You Will Do

• Provide PMO support to utility and energy provider clients on technology implementation projects.
• Support project planning, tracking, reporting, and governance activities across multiple workstreams.
• Assist with developing and maintaining project schedules, RAID logs, action items, status reports, and other PMO deliverables.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and materials, capture decisions, and follow up on action items to ensure timely completion.
• Partner with project managers, client stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to drive execution and issue resolution.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and help facilitate mitigation planning and escalation, as needed.
• Support process improvement efforts to strengthen PMO practices, project controls, and delivery consistency.
• Contribute to clear and effective communication across internal teams and external client stakeholders.

What You Will Need

• Must be a US Permanent Resident or US Citizen due to nature of client engagement.
• High school diploma AND Nine (9+) plus years of post-graduation work experience; Or Associate’s degree AND Seven (7+) plus years of post-graduation work experience; Or Bachelor’s degree AND Five (5+) plus years of post-graduation work experience.
• Total years of experience MUST include Four (4+) plus years project management, PMO, or project controls experience in the Utilities or Energy sector.
• Experience supporting technology implementation projects, preferably in the utility, energy, or other regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of PMO methodologies, project governance, and project lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated experience with project planning, scheduling, status reporting, issue/risk tracking, and stakeholder coordination.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced client environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with remote and distributed teams.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office as needed.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Preference will be given to candidate that reside within 50 miles of a Guidehouse Office.
• Paid professional experience with enterprise applications, such as GIS, AMI, WM, CIS, or other large-scale implementation efforts.
• Professional certification, such as PMP, CAPM, or similar.
• Experience with project management tools, such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, or similar platforms.

The annual salary range for this position is $122,000.00-$204,000.00. 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 Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities 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.

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