Sector Tech: Power & Utilities - Digital Grid - Manager - US Consulting

Ernst & Young Oman; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 142,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Digital Grid Manager to provide consulting services to Power & Utilities clients. This role entails leading technology transformation projects, managing timelines, and ensuring quality delivery. Candidates should have a strong background in digital grid areas and proven project management skills. Competitive compensation and a flexible working environment are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Flexible vacation policy

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k) plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (4-year degree).
• Typically, no less than 4 - 6 years relevant experience.
• Proven business or technical work experience in digital grid areas.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver processes, solutions, and projects.
• Engage in continuous process improvement and identify innovative solutions.
• Coach others on project delivery methods.

Skills

Technical acumen

Business savvy

Complex Problem-Solving

Critical Thinking

Effective communication

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Vendor software (e.g., Itron, Schneider Electric)

Job description

Overview

Location: Anywhere in Country

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The opportunity

The role of a Digital Grid Manager will be to provide consulting services to Power & Utilities clients implementing Digital Grid Programs, capabilities and systems (AMI, ADMS, OMS, SCADA, DRMS, DERMS, EMS, GIS) resulting in increased value and efficiency.

As a Manager in Technology Transformation Program Delivery, you will have the opportunity to lead and manage the delivery of cutting-edge technology transformation projects and programs. You will play a pivotal role in aligning these initiatives with organizational strategy to achieve desired outcomes, providing assurance to leadership by managing timelines, costs, and quality. This role involves leading both technical and non-technical project teams in the development and implementation of technology solutions and/or infrastructure. You will also have the chance to coach others on project and program delivery methods, including Agile and waterfall, and propose solutions to technical constraints.

Your key responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for the effective management and delivery of one or more processes, solutions, and/or projects, ensuring a focus on quality and effective risk management. You will engage in continuous process improvement and identify innovative solutions through research, analysis, and best practices. Additionally, you will manage professional employees or supervise others to deliver complex technical initiatives, with accountability for performance and results. This role offers the opportunity to apply your depth of expertise to guide others and interpret internal/external issues to recommend quality solutions. You will meet performance objectives and metrics set locally, including client service, quality and risk management, sales and business growth, solution development, and teaming. Travel may be required regularly as needed by external clients.

Skills and attributes for success

To excel as a Manager in Technology Transformation Program Delivery, it's crucial to possess a blend of both technical acumen and business savvy. This role demands a deep understanding of technology and its application in driving business outcomes, as well as the ability to navigate and influence within complex organizational landscapes. Some key skills and attributes that will set you up for success include:

• Provide functional and/or technical experience and insights
• Provide strategic and tactical insights, connectedness and responsiveness to all clients to help anticipate their needs
• Lead/manage quality assurance for team’s work products and service delivery to consistently deliver high quality
• Leading workstream delivery and track deliverable completion and project status.
• Identify and resolve/escalate issues and risks that affect scope, quality, schedule and resources.
• Participate in new business opportunities by developing ideas and solutions.
• Managing engagement economics and implement resource plans and budgets.
• Actively participating in client working sessions and lead workstreams in planning, execution, and closure.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and lead specific RFP responses.
• Stay current with the latest trends in the industry to be a trusted advisor/subject-matter resource for our clients’ businesses.
• Manage resource demand, staffing and allocation
• Mentor, coach and counsel team members and help EY to build an inclusive culture and develop high-performing teams
• Flexibility and willingness to manage significant travel
• Support the EY inclusiveness culture

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree required (4-year degree).
• Typically, no less than 4 - 6 years relevant experience.
• Proven business or technical work experience in one or more of the following digital grid focus areas: AMI, ADMS, OMS, SCADA, DRMS, DERMS, EMS, GIS, Network Modeling
• Iterative delivery methodologies
• Project and program definition and governance
• Project or program resource management
• Project or program value, finance, budget and quality management
• System Development Lifecycle
• Technology Landscape
• Building and Managing Relationships
• Client Trust and Value
• Communicating With Impact
• Complex Problem-Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Digital Fluency
• Driving Outcomes
• Hybrid Collaboration
• Leading Teams
• Learning Agility
• Managing Change
• Negotiation and Influencing

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience working with vendor software associated with above focus areas including (Itron, L+G, Schneider Electric, ABB, GE, OSI, CYME, PSCAD, PSS/E)
• The capability to solve complex problems and implement policy changes and procedures affecting the business
• Proven experience in leading teams, providing feedback, and managing complex technical initiatives with accountability for results
• A track record of active participation in client sessions, leading project delivery, managing engagement economics, and identifying new service opportunities

What we look for

We are seeking top performers who demonstrate the ability to lead complex projects, exhibit strong problem-solving skills, and have a track record of delivering high-quality results. Ideal candidates will possess emotional agility, learning agility, and the ability to manage change effectively. We value individuals who can build and manage relationships, communicate with impact, and drive outcomes while maintaining client trust and value.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $142,600 to $261,500. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $171,200 to $297,200. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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