PMO Associate Director - Energy Providers

Guidehouse; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse in Los Angeles seeks an experienced PMO leader to govern and drive IT/OT program execution. You will ensure alignment of scope, schedule, budget, and quality with business objectives.

You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, establish PMO standards, report to leadership, manage risks, and support process improvements while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 7+ years post‑grad experience.
• Proven track record leading PMO/functions in enterprise environments.
• Experience with IT/OT implementations and regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMO governance and execution for IT/OT programs.
• Drive planning, milestones, dependencies, risks, and exec reporting.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams across business, tech, operations, vendors.
• Establish PMO processes, standards, templates, and reporting.
• Facilitate governance meetings; prepare updates and action tracking.
• Monitor program financials and resource allocations; escalate issues.
• Partner with leadership on process improvement and organizational readiness.

Skills

PMO governance

Program management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/IT/Engineering

Tools

PMO tools

Portfolio reporting

Enterprise PM software

Job description

Job Family:

Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 50%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

• Lead PMO governance and execution for IT/OT implementation programs, ensuring alignment to business objectives, scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Drive program planning, milestone tracking, dependency management, risk and issue resolution, and executive-level status reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including business, technology, operations, vendors, and stakeholders, to ensure successful delivery of complex transformation initiatives.
• Establish and maintain project management processes, standards, templates, and reporting practices to support consistent program delivery.
• Facilitate key meetings, steering committees, and governance forums; prepare concise updates, decision materials, and action tracking.
• Monitor program financials, resource allocations, and delivery performance, escalating concerns and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Partner with leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement, change management, and adoption across impacted teams.

What You Will Need:

• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident due to nature of client engagements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field AND Seven (7+) plus years post-graduation work experience.
• Significant amount of total work experience should include leading PMO functions, program management, or large-scale project delivery in an enterprise environment.
• Experience supporting IT and/or OT implementations, integrations, or transformation programs.
• Experience in regulated, industrial, manufacturing, utilities, or other operational environments involving IT/OT convergence.
• Project Management Certification, such as PMP, PgMP, or PMI-ACP
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance practices, risk management, and portfolio reporting.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Preference will be given to candidates residing within 50 miles of a Guidehouse Office listed.
• Experience with change management, process improvement, and organizational readiness planning.
• Familiarity with PMO tools, portfolio reporting systems, or enterprise project management software.
• Experience leading vendor and third-party partner coordination on large programs.

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The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. 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.