IT/OT Project Manager - Energy Providers

Dovel Technologies, Inc; Washington, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a senior PMO/Project Controls professional to provide comprehensive PMO support on technology implementation projects for utility and energy clients. You will help with planning, scheduling, risk tracking, governance, and stakeholder communication, collaborating with project managers and cross-functional teams.

Required is extensive PMO experience in regulated sectors, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• US permanent residency or US citizenship required.
• Minimum 9+ years post-graduation work experience with at least 4+ years in PMO, project controls or PMO in Utilities/Energy.
• Experience supporting technology implementation projects in regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of PMO methodologies, governance, and project lifecycle management.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide PMO support for technology implementation projects across multiple workstreams.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, RAID logs, action items, and status reports.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and materials, capture decisions, and follow up on actions.
• Partner with project managers and stakeholders to drive execution and issue resolution.
• Monitor progress, identify risks/dependencies, and aid risk mitigation planning.
• Support process improvements to strengthen PMO practices and delivery consistency.
• Ensure clear, effective communication across internal teams and client stakeholders.

Skills

PMO methodologies

Project governance

Project lifecycle

Stakeholder coordination

Project planning

Communication

Risk tracking

Team coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Jira

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

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. 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 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. 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. Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com