Manager, Energy & Utilities, Advanced Metering Infrastructure Chicago

Manager, Energy & Utilities, Advanced Metering Infrastructure

Chicago

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West Monroe is hiring for a Manager with strong Utilities industry consulting experience specializing in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and/or Program Management to solve problems for, and form relationships with, our utility clients. You thrive on working on a small, close-knit team; both on client site and in our office to build our fantastic “people first” culture.

• Establish and/or lead a program management office (PMO) or lead project execution for utility clients undertaking complex, transformational programs, including Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI).
• 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.

• Be able to contribute to the growing Energy and Utilities practice from a business development and culture perspective.
• Promote thought leadership in emerging technologies from partnerships to go-to-market offerings, to strategy, to design and implementation.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience required
• Master’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or Management Information Systems preferred
• At least five years of professional services consulting experience including project management.
• Minimum six years of work experience within the Energy & Utilities industry and at least three years of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) exposure.
• 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

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401(k) 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
• New York City or San Francisco - $177,400 - $208,700 USD
• A location not listed above - $154,300 - $181,500 USD

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 and rely on data to constantly adapt and solve new challenges, achieving results that generate value for years to come.

West Monroe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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