Manager, Energy and Utilities

West Monroe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 154,300 - 181,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

Employee stock ownership program

Annual bonuses

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Chicago is hiring a Manager to join the Energy and Utilities Practice. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the utilities industry, particularly in smart grid solutions, and will lead project management for transformative programs. Responsibilities include establishing PMOs, managing teams, and promoting thought leadership in emerging technologies. This role is an excellent opportunity for professionals with a strong background in consulting and business process optimization.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of experience in the Energy & Utilities industry.
• At least three years of smart grid experience.
• 8 – 12 years of work experience preferred, with five years in professional services consulting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a program management office for utility clients on complex programs.
• Develop project plans and support Project Managers.
• Manage software implementation and team of consultants.

Skills

Business Process Optimization

Organizational Change Management

Smart Grid solutions

Project management

Professional services consulting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or Management Information Systems

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact?

West Monroe is hiring a Manager with specialized experience in the utilities industry to join our Energy and Utilities Practice. Our team is at the forefront of the transformation taking place in the energy and utilities sector, from up‑front strategic advisement through implementation of field and back‑office technologies that are central to the energy transition.

From day one at West Monroe, our people have the opportunity to make a meaningful, hands‑on impact for their clients while growing their careers through focused professional development and continuous learning. We seek out the best of the best, and then we challenge them to make us better.

What will you be doing?

Client Delivery

• Establish and/or lead a program management office (PMO) or project execution for utility clients undertaking complex, transformational programs.
• Acts as or supports the Project Manager in developing project plans, milestones, estimates, and structure on large engagements.
• Lead business process workshops with client personnel to develop business process documentation deliverables including requirements, process maps and key performance indicators for smart grid related processes (e.g. meter‑to‑cash).
• Perform change management assessments for utility clients that are planning or implementing large transformational programs related to smart meters and/or smart grid including training, organizational design, and communications elements.
• Manage and/or participate in a team of software/solution implementation, systems integration, and business consultants.
• Contribute to the Energy & Utilities Smart Grid consulting practice (methodologies, service offerings, team development), and drive best practice behaviors into the organization.

Practice Development

• Be able to contribute to the developing and growing WMP's New York office from a business development, Energy and Utilities practice and culture perspective.
• Promote thought leadership in emerging technologies from partnerships to go‑to‑market offerings, to strategy, to design and implementation.

Business Development

• Understand business needs and requirements and help turn those goals into concrete projects and detailed proposals.
• Contribute to business development process as an emerging technologies subject matter expert.
• Creating work plans, pricing estimates, and risk assessments for prospects.
• Actively build a professional network and affiliate network in the local community.

We need someone who can bring the following to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience required
• Master’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or Management Information Systems preferred
• 8 – 12 years of work experience, minimum five years of professional services consulting experience preferred
• Minimum six years of work experience within the Energy & Utilities industry and at least three years of smart grid experience
• Demonstrated expertise within Business Process Optimization (BPO) and Organizational Change Management (OCM) functional areas
• Deep knowledge of and direct experience with Smart Grid solutions
• Prior experience managing a team of professional services consultants in a project environment
• Mature project management and consulting skills; writing and presentation of business solutions
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% of the year annually
• A commitment to inclusion and diversity, and openness to new ideas and perspectives

Based on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices (see table below). Information on our competitive total rewards package, including our bonus structure and benefits is here. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity.

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.

Seattle or Washington, D.C.
$162,000—$190,600 USD

Los Angeles
$169,700—$199,700 USD

New York City or San Francisco
$177,400—$208,700 USD

A location not listed above
$154,300—$181,500 USD

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At West Monroe, we work with you.

We’re a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients, delivering real‑world solutions.

The combination of business and technology is not new, but how we bring them together is unique. We’re fluent in both. We know that technology alone is not the answer, but how we apply it is. We rely on data to constantly adapt and solve new challenges. Actions that work today with outcomes that generate value for years to come.

At West Monroe, we zero in on the heart of the opportunity, getting to results faster and preparing people for what’s next.

You’ll feel the difference in how we work. We show up personally. We’re right there in the room with you, co‑creating through the challenges. With West Monroe, collaboration isn’t a lofty promise, but a daily action. We work together with you to turn vision into clear action with lasting impact.

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