IT PMO Management Consultant-Energy Transformation

Company: Guidehouse
Location: Mc Lean
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Family: Management Consulting, Strategy & Transformation Consulting Travel Required: Up to 25% Clearance Required: None Guidehouse is seeking a seasoned Management Consultant to lead Information Technology (IT) Program Management Office (PMO) engagements within the utility sector. In this role, the candidate will drive the design and execution of governance frameworks that enable successful delivery of complex technology programs. Candidates will join Guidehouse’s Energy Transformation Solution Team and become a part of a dynamic team delivering comprehensive and customer-centric solutions that transform our client’s operations, increase efficiencies, and prepare for change in the Energy Sector. This is an opportunity to shape transformative initiatives that modernize critical infrastructure and advance digital capabilities for leading utility organizations. What You Will Do: - Lead IT Program Management Office (PMO) engagements for major utility clients, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. - Oversee the design, implementation, and governance of PMO frameworks, processes, and tools to drive operational excellence. - Partner with client leadership to define program objectives, success metrics, and reporting structures. - Manage large-scale IT programs and portfolios, including budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, and performance tracking. - Facilitate stakeholder communication and change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of PMO practices. - Identify process improvements to translate translating business strategy into technology decisions. - Provide thought leadership on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and process optimization within the utility sector. - Leverage best practices currently employed in the private and public sectors to improve, sustain, and mature the PMO portfolio management functions. - Structure approaches to solving discrete problems, delivering clear requests for information, and demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks. - Convey ideas clearly in an oral and written manner, both one-on-one and in small groups. What You Will Need: - Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent resident, due to the nature of client engagements. - Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related field. - FIVE (5) plus years of post-graduation work experience with a focus on IT PMO or program governance. - Deep understanding of the utility sector, including regulatory compliance, operational challenges, and technology trends. - Proficiency in PMO tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or similar), portfolio management systems, and reporting dashboards. - Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities. - Ability to travel. - Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location. What Would Be Nice To Have: - Preference will be given to candidates within reasonable driving distance of a core Guidehouse Office or Client Office location. - Advanced degree (MBA or MS in Information Systems). - IT PMO or program governance within the electric/power utilities industry - Industry standard Project Management certification(s) such as a PMP or PgMP; ITIL or similar frameworks - Prior consulting experience with top-tier firms or large-scale utility projects. - Knowledge and experience with one or more technology solutions including GIS and SAP for integrating flexible generation and digitalization to improve energy system resilience, grid OT/IT, AI/ML technology modernization solutions, cybersecurity, portfolio & asset management. - Experience with digital transformation initiatives in utilities (e.g., smart grid, cloud migration). - Familiarity with Agile methodologies and hybrid delivery models. What We Offer: Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include: - Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance - Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays - Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus - Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Basic Life & Supplemental Life - Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Short-Term & Long-Term Disability - Student Loan PayDown - Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities - Skills Development & Certifications - Employee Referral Program - Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach - Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program - Mobility Stipend About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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