Portfolio Consulting Manager

Jobgether; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Health and wellness benefits

Remote work within contiguous US

Leadership and career development

Industry impact

Collaborative environment

Inclusive workplace

Accommodations during application

Job summary

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner, seeks a Portfolio Consulting Manager in the United States to lead a team of power systems consultants delivering advanced technical solutions to utilities, RTOs, and energy asset owners.

This fully remote leadership role combines people management, client development, and project delivery across grid analysis, interconnection, and grid code compliance. You will drive proposals, coach engineers, and ensure quality and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Power and Energy Systems.
• 10+ years in power systems analysis for utilities or energy sectors.
• Proven leadership of technical teams with coaching and growth focus.
• Expert in PSS/E; familiarity with TSAT, TARA, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSCAD desirable.
• Strong knowledge of NERC standards and RTO/ regional planning criteria.
• Proven consulting and business development capabilities; strong proposals.
• Effective project management with budget, scope, and schedule control.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; client relationship acumen.
• Willingness to travel ~10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the consulting team, set expectations, and support career growth.
• Expand services across power grid analysis, interconnection, and grid code compliance.
• Build trusted relationships with utilities, RTOs, and asset owners.
• Oversee technical and commercial proposals in response to client inquiries.
• Manage engagements from planning through delivery, monitoring scope and budgets.
• Provide technical direction on studies: stability, dynamics, interconnection assessments.
• Coordinate with internal teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Promote learning, best practices, and continuous improvement across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client relationships

Project management

Commercial acumen

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PSS/E

TSAT

TARA

PSLF

PowerWorld

PSCAD

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Portfolio Consulting Manager based in the United States.The Portfolio Consulting Manager will lead a team of power systems consulting professionals delivering advanced technical solutions to electric utilities, regional transmission organizations, and energy asset owners. This leadership role combines people management, technical expertise, client relationship development, and commercial growth within the evolving energy and grid technology sector. You will drive consulting business expansion across power grid analysis, system dynamics, grid interconnection, and grid code compliance. Working closely with clients and cross-functional stakeholders, you will oversee project delivery, develop compelling proposals, and ensure high standards of quality, budget, and schedule performance. You will also empower consultants through coaching, career development, and a culture of continuous learning and accountability. This fully remote opportunity offers the chance to shape innovative energy solutions and support the modernization, reliability, and sustainability of power grids across the United States.

Accountabilities:

• Lead and develop the consulting team: Manage, motivate, and grow a team of power systems consultants with varying levels of experience. Establish clear expectations, provide regular performance feedback, and support individual development plans and long‑term career progression.
• Drive consulting business growth: Expand consulting services across power grid analysis and design, system dynamics and transients, system interconnection, and grid code compliance, identifying new opportunities and strengthening the organization's position in the energy sector.
• Build and maintain client relationships: Develop trusted relationships with electric utilities, Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs), developers, and energy asset owners. Monitor client satisfaction, understand evolving technical needs, and identify opportunities for additional services and long‑term partnerships.
• Lead proposal development: Oversee the preparation of technical and commercial proposals in response to requests for proposals and other client inquiries, ensuring solutions are competitive, technically sound, and aligned with client requirements.
• Oversee project execution: Manage consulting engagements from planning through completion, monitoring scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and quality standards. Address risks proactively and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Provide technical direction: Guide consulting teams in delivering high‑quality power systems studies, including grid performance analysis, system stability, transient analysis, interconnection assessments, and compliance with applicable grid requirements.
• Collaborate across business units: Coordinate with internal technical and commercial teams to deliver integrated solutions, strengthen customer engagement, and identify opportunities for broader collaboration.
• Promote technical excellence and continuous learning: Encourage knowledge sharing, lessons learned, professional development, and innovation across the team, helping consultants strengthen their technical capabilities and consulting effectiveness.
• Ensure industry and regulatory alignment: Support the delivery of consulting solutions that reflect applicable North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards, regional planning criteria, and relevant RTO procedures and practices.
• Balance technical and commercial priorities: Make informed decisions that align client expectations, technical requirements, resource allocation, project profitability, and business development objectives.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, with a specialization in Power and Energy Systems.
• Professional experience: Demonstrated experience performing power systems analysis for electric utilities, Regional Transmission Organizations, developers, or comparable energy‑sector organizations.
• People leadership: Proven experience leading, managing, and developing technical teams, including setting expectations, providing feedback, coaching employees, and supporting career growth.
• Power systems analysis software: Required experience with PSS/E. Familiarity with additional grid analysis tools, such as TSAT, TARA, PSLF, PowerWorld, or PSCAD, is highly desirable.
• Technical expertise: Strong understanding of power system analysis, grid planning, system dynamics, transient studies, interconnection requirements, and grid code compliance.
• Regulatory knowledge: Good knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and an understanding of RTO and regional planning criteria, procedures, and industry practices.
• Consulting and commercial skills: Ability to contribute to consulting business development, prepare and evaluate technical proposals, manage client expectations, and identify opportunities to expand services.
• Project management: Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex technical engagements, monitor project performance, manage resources, and deliver results within agreed scope, budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and active listening skills, including the ability to produce clear, effective technical reports and communicate complex engineering concepts to diverse audiences.
• Client relationship management: Ability to build trusted relationships, understand customer priorities, and work collaboratively with clients and internal stakeholders to develop effective solutions.
• Leadership qualities: Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, accountability, and the ability to motivate teams, manage competing priorities, and foster a positive learning environment.
• Preferred experience: At least 10 years of experience in power systems analysis or related fields, along with at least two years of demonstrated experience managing or developing teams.
• Additional advantages: Previous consulting experience and familiarity with the PJM, NYISO, and/or SPP regional electricity markets.
• Travel availability: Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10% domestically and internationally.
• Work arrangement: Ability to work remotely from within the contiguous United States.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary: The advertised base salary range is $102,459-$210,773 , depending on experience, qualifications, skills, budget, and geographic location.
• Performance‑based incentives: Target annual incentive compensation of 10-15% of base salary , subject to applicable program terms and eligibility.
• Health and wellness benefits: Access to a range of employee health and wellness programs. Specific coverage and eligibility details are available through the employer's benefits resources.
• Remote work flexibility: A full‑time, permanent position with a remote work arrangement within the contiguous United States.
• Leadership and career development: Opportunities to develop team leadership capabilities, expand technical consulting expertise, and influence strategic business growth.
• Meaningful industry impact: The opportunity to contribute to power grid modernization, electrical system reliability, and the transition toward a more sustainable energy future.
• Collaborative work environment: Work alongside experienced engineers, consultants, and industry professionals on complex technical challenges and innovative energy solutions.
• Inclusive workplace: A commitment to equal employment opportunity, diverse perspectives, and a respectful environment that supports professional growth and individual contribution.
• Reasonable accommodations: Support for qualified applicants who require accommodations during the application, interview, or selection process.