Manager, Energy and Utilities

Are you ready to make an impact?West Monroe is seeking a Manager, Energy & Utilities to help utilities and energy companies navigate transformation across their businesses, operations, technology, and customer experiences. 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. This role combines industry expertise with consulting leadership to manage complex engagements, build trusted client relationships, and deliver measurable outcomes. As a Manager, you will lead teams and engagements while contributing to business development and the continued growth of our Energy & Utilities practice.What You Will DoClient DeliveryLead complex consulting engagements for electric, gas, water, and broader energy clients, translating business challenges into actionable strategies and solutions.Manage engagement scope, budget, staffing, multiple workstreams, deliverables, profitability, risks, and client communications while maintaining high standards for quality.Apply Energy & Utilities industry knowledge to challenges such as grid modernization, operational transformation, customer experience, asset management, regulatory priorities, and technology modernization.Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders, facilitate executive discussions, and connect recommendations to measurable business outcomes.Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, providing clear direction, feedback, and coaching throughout engagements.Leverage AI tools to accelerate analysis, synthesize complex information, and support data-driven recommendations for clients, exercising sound judgment in evaluating outputs.Apply AI technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation tools, data models) to enhance insights, improve delivery efficiency, and elevate the quality of client outcomes.Business DevelopmentIdentify opportunities within existing client relationships and participate in pursuits for new clients, change orders, and engagement extensions.Lead or contribute to proposals, solution development, scoping, and client presentations.Build relationships across the Energy & Utilities market and help strengthen West Monroe’s visibility and reputation.Practice DevelopmentDevelop reusable approaches, methodologies, tools, and intellectual capital that strengthen Energy & Utilities capabilities.Share industry and functional expertise with colleagues and help build skills across the practice.Coach and mentor team members and contribute to recruiting, retention, and an inclusive internal culture.What You Will Bring7+ years of relevant consulting, Energy & Utilities, or professional services experience, including experience leading teams and complex workstreams or engagements.Strong knowledge of the Energy & Utilities industry and the business, operational, regulatory, or technology challenges facing utilities.Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, financials, risks, resources, and executive stakeholder relationships.Experience contributing to business development, proposals, and expansion of existing client relationships.Strong analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, and written and verbal communication skills.Experience integrating AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) into day-to-day workflows to enhance productivity and insight generation, coupled with strong critical thinking to assess accuracy, mitigate bias, and ensure high-quality outputs.Ability to travel 50%-75% annually.A commitment to inclusion and diversity, and openness to new ideas and perspectives.Ability to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.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. Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date. Seattle or Washington, D.C.$162,000—$190,600 USDLos Angeles$169,700—$199,700 USDNew York City or San Francisco$177,400—$208,700 USDA location not listed above$154,300—$181,500 USDOther consultancies talk at you.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 Monroe is 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 . 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