Senior DERMS & Grid Modernization Leader

West Monroe (Campus); New York (NY); On-site; USD 223,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

West Monroe is seeking a Senior Principal to lead DERMS capability within the Energy & Utilities practice in the United States. This role combines DERMS expertise, grid modernization, and strong client leadership to define and deliver DERMS-enabled transformation from strategy through implementation.

You will engage with utility executives, shape end-to-end DERMS programs, and grow the DERMS practice across grid and IT/OT domains in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in energy & utilities, consulting, or related leadership roles.
• 5+ years of consulting experience in delivery and/or commercial roles.
• Deep DERMS / DER / VPP experience (3–5 years strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated experience leading DERMS strategy, vendor selection, and implementation programs.
• Strong understanding of distribution operations, control centers, and grid planning.
• Experience with utility IT/OT ecosystems and system integrations.
• Proven ability to shape, sell, and deliver complex engagements.
• Experience leading teams and managing multi-phase, complex programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and executive stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience integrating AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) into day-to-day workflows to enhance productivity and insight generation, coupled with strong critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end DERMS consulting engagements, including strategy, business case development, requirements definition, vendor selection, and implementation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on dispatchable DER strategies, grid services, flexible interconnection, and DER program design.
• Support development of regulatory-aligned DER strategies and business case analyses including cost-benefit frameworks.
• Act as an owner’s agent for DERMS implementations, ensuring alignment across strategy, design, build, deploy.
• Drive delivery excellence while fostering strong client relationships and high-quality outcomes.
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate analysis and synthesize complex information for clients.

Skills

DERMS expertise

Grid modernization

Client leadership

Commercial acumen

Executive engagement

AI tools adoption

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ADMS/EMS integration

Job description

West Monroe is seeking a Senior Principal to lead DERMS capability within the Energy & Utilities practice in the United States. This role combines DERMS expertise, grid modernization, and strong client leadership to define and deliver DERMS-enabled transformation from strategy through implementation.

You will engage with utility executives, shape end-to-end DERMS programs, and grow the DERMS practice across grid and IT/OT domains in a high-growth environment.