Guidehouse
Energy Sector
ProgramEnablementDirector
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“Program Enablement Director at Guidehouse. Skills: Program Enablement, PMO leadership, Change Management, Utility clients. Own and evolve Program Enablement offering. Integrate PMO, governance, change management”
What You'll Achieve.
Successfully deliver complex, technology-enabled transformation programs; Shape how we bring PMO and change capabilities to the market; Transform our client’s operations; Increase efficiencies; Prepare for change in the Energy Sector; Modernize critical infrastructure; Advance digital capabilities
Industry & Context.
Up to 50% travel, Ability to travel, Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
US Citizen or US Permanent resident, Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, Ten (10+) plus years of post-graduation work experience in program management, PMO leadership, and change management, with significant experience serving utility clients, Demonstrated leadership of technology-enabled utility programs, such as AMI, GIS, CIS, ERP, ADMS, DERMS, OMS, data platforms, or cloud modernization, Proven experience designing or running enterprise or large program PMOs, including governance models, integrated plans, reporting, and executive dashboards, background in organizational change management for technology and process transformation, including stakeholder engagement and adoption, Experience in management consulting or professional services, with responsibility for client delivery and business development, Ability to operate comfortably at the executive level while remaining credible and effective with delivery teams, Ability to travel, Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location, Currently reside in the contiguous United States
Nice to Have
Preference will be given to candidates residing within 50 miles of a Guidehouse Office or approved Client Office location, Advanced degree in business, engineering, public policy, or a related field, PMO, Agile, or Change Management certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, SAFe, Prosci, CCMP), Experience navigating utility regulatory environments and working with external oversight bodies, Prior experience building or scaling solution offerings within a consulting practice
What You'll Do.
Own and evolve Program Enablement offering
Define standard delivery approaches
Develop templates and maturity models
Partner with market leaders and technology teams
Embed Program Enablement into offerings
Mentor and develop PMO and OCM
Lead PMO and Change Management engagements
Establish and run enterprise-level PMOs
Design and execute change strategies
Serve as trusted advisor to executives
Lead and support business development
Build client relationships
Identify follow-on opportunities
Expand Program Enablement scope
Collaborate with account teams
Contribute to thought leadership
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Energy Provider market leaders and technology teams; Mentor and develop PMO and OCM; Serve as a visible leader and coach across delivery teams; Collaborate with account teams
Communication Scope
Executive communications
Process & Methodology
Program/Project Management Office (PMO) leadership, Program governance, Integrated planning, Risk and issue management, Financial tracking, Reporting, Executive communications, Technology program management, Large program PMOs, Governance models, Integrated plans, Executive dashboards
Full Job Description
**_Job Family_ :** Management Consulting ** _Travel Required_ :** Up to 50% **_Clearance Required_ :** None The **Director** of Program Enablement will lead the Energy Provider practice’s Program Enablement solution offering, combining Program/Project Management Office (PMO) leadership with Change Management (OCM) to help utility clients successfully deliver complex, technology-enabled transformation programs. This **Director** role blends hands-on client delivery with solution leadership, business development, and team growth, and is accountable for shaping how we bring PMO and change capabilities to the market across major utility modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep experience working with electric and gas utilities, with a strong track record leading PMO and change efforts for technology-driven programs such as AMI, GIS, CIS, ADMS, DERMS, ERP, cloud, and digital grid initiatives. 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_** : * Own and evolve the Program Enablement offering within the Energy Provider practice, integrating PMO, program governance, and change management into a cohesive, scalable solution. * Define standard delivery approaches, accelerators, templates, and maturity models for technology program PMOs and change enablement. * Partner with Energy Provider market leaders and technology teams to embed Program Enablement into broader transformation offerings (e.g., grid modernization, customer systems, digital utility programs). * Mentor and develop PMO and OCM practitioners; serve as a visible leader and coach across delivery
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