Are you ready to make an impact?
West Monroe is hiring for a Senior Consultant to join our Energy and Utilities Practice in Chicago, IL. Our team is at the forefront of the transformation taking place in the energy and utilities industry, from up-front strategic advisement through implementation of the field and back-office technologies that are central to the energy transition. From day one at West Monroe, our people have the opportunity to make a meaningful, hands-on impact for their clients while growing their careers through focused professional development and continuous learning. What does this mean? It means we seek out the best of the best, and then we challenge them to make us better.
What will you be doing?
Client Delivery
- Support a program management office (PMO) for utility clients undertaking complex, transformational programs, including driving resolution of risks and issues, identification of interdependencies, execution of detailed reporting, support of schedule and critical path activities, and effective communication and collaboration across the West Monroe and client team
- Act as or support the Project Manager in developing project plans, milestones, estimates, and structure on small, medium, or large engagements.
- Gather business process and technical requirements through workshops with client personnel to develop business process/ technical documentation deliverables including requirements, process maps and key performance indicators within electric, water, or gas utility initiatives.
- Participate and drive activities within a team of software/solution implementation, systems integration, and business consultants.
- Contribute to the Energy & Utilities consulting practice through methodology development and refinement, supporting proposals, and contributing to internal communities within the practice and across West Monroe.
We need someone who can bring the following to the table:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Management Information Systems, or Business strongly preferred .
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the utilities industry or similar, with a preference for experience working directly on projects related to IT/OT system transformation, telecom modernization, or enablement of the digital grid
- Minimum 3 year of professional services consulting experience preferred.
- Previous project management and consulting experience; including writing and presentation of business solutions.
- Skilled in MS Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams (as well as Word, Project, and Visio, and others)
- 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
Based on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices (see table below). Information on our competitive total rewards package, including our bonus structure and benefits is here. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity.
Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k 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. Ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of one year of employment.
Seattle or Washington, D.C.
$113,800—$131,000 USD
Los Angeles
$118,000—$137,300 USD
New York City or San Francisco
$124,500—$143,500 USD
A location not listed above
$107,200—$124,800 USD
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At West Monroe, we work with you.
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. We know that technology alone is not the answer, but how we apply it is. We rely on data to constantly adapt and solve new challenges. Actions that work today with outcomes that generate value for years to come.
At West Monroe, we zero in on the heart of the opportunity, getting to results faster and preparing people for what’s next.
You’ll feel the difference in how we work. We show up personally. We’re right there in the room with you, co-creating through the challenges. With West Monroe, collaboration isn’t a lofty promise, but a daily action. We work together with you to turn vision into clear action with lasting impact.
West Monroeis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. To learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at West Monroe, visit www.westmonroe.com/inclusion.
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