Power & Utilities: Energy Optimization - Digital Grid - Senior Manager - US Consulting

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Power & Utilities: Energy Optimization Digital Grid Senior Manager

 

Our clients navigate a challenging landscape where achieving and sustaining performance has never been more difficult. As a performance improvement professional, you will focus on aiding their growth and transforming strategy into reality. You will be part of high-performing teams that foster growth and deliver exceptional client service, contributing to building a better working world. Your career is yours to shape. 

 

The opportunity

 

As an Energy Optimization Senior Manager, you will lead consulting services for Power & Utilities clients, implementing digital grid capabilities and systems (e.g., AMI, ADMS, OMS, SCADA, DRMS, DERMS, EMS, GIS) to drive increased value and efficiency.

 

Your key responsibilities

• Lead Energy Optimization Consulting engagements to address complex issues within the Power & Utilities industry.
• Optimize operational efficiencies in engagements.
• Manage engagement timelines and budgets effectively.
• Communicate complex concepts and implement challenging decisions while maintaining and building strong, trust-based client relationships.
• Develop and strengthen teams at all levels, guiding their career development and growth.
• Foster an inclusive culture where timely, authentic feedback and coaching are provided to all colleagues and team members.
• Oversee service quality in alignment with specific client requirements, review project plans, and mentor executives in their implementation.
• Offer strategic insights and ensure responsiveness to all clients to anticipate their needs.
• Cultivate and maintain key client relationships (typically at the Director or Vice President level), leveraging those relationships to execute work effectively.
• Develop account plans and coordinate the delivery of a range of services, building trust by mobilizing the right resources and ensuring consistent quality.
• Engage in new business development by crafting innovative ideas and solutions.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends in the Power & Utilities industry to serve as a trusted advisor/subject matter expert.

 

Skills and attributes for success

• Deep industry knowledge of client businesses and their competitors.
• Skill in navigating ambiguous and complex relationships, using emotional intelligence to manage team differences effectively.
• Capability to adapt to varied cultural and personal styles.
• Proactive in identifying knowledge gaps within the team and in adopting new service methodologies, tools, and technologies.
• Enthusiasm for promoting EY's strategy, services, and values.

 

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of related work experience, or a graduate degree with 8 years of related work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of consulting service delivery to Power & Utility clients, with a preference for those who have also served in an advisory capacity within a Power & Utility organization.
• Experience in leading teams, managing engagement economics, and contributing to business development.
• Demonstrated experience in operational areas within a Power & Utility provider: Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Regulatory, Customer/Retail.
• Proven experience with technologies such as AMI, ADMS, OMS, DMS, SCADA, DRMS, DERMS, EMS, or GIS implementation.
• Flexibility and willingness to undertake significant travel.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

 

Ideally, you'll also have

• Experience with business development 

 

What we look for

 

We seek passionate leaders with a clear vision and the desire to stay at the forefront of trends in their focus area. If you are driven by a genuine passion for enabling businesses to maximize the potential of their data, this role is tailored for you.

 

  What we offer   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 salary range for this