Account Director - CE&I Energy Providers

Account Director

Guidehouse is seeking to strategically hire a director for each of our Energy Provider's Market teams in the United States.

Charged with overall account growth and client satisfaction, this role of Account Director requires a self-motivated, driven professional with strong sales and business acumen, a proven track record of success in complex solution selling, a solid understanding of Utilities & Energy business operations. Successful Energy Providers Account Director candidates will have a passion for execution and delivery excellence.

Responsibilities include:

• Drive growth and client satisfaction in Guidehouse's Energy Providers Practice through crafting, selling, and overseeing delivery of strategic advisory, technology, and risk management consulting engagements, with a primary focus on Investor-Owned Utilities
• Developing/expanding long-term client relationships with key accounts that will lead to repeat business, meeting and exceeding annual sales targets set
• Leading the pursuit and closure of new consulting engagements
• Building deep trusted advisor relationships with key Utility client stakeholders
• Collaborating with senior consulting professionals in our delivery, solutions and technology teams across Guidehouse to cross-sell a broader range of Guidehouse offerings to our Energy Provider clients
• Improving client business performance through benchmarking, process improvement, performance metrics, operating risk assessment, and implementation of continuous improvement principles for clients, including:
• Assessing and guiding the business process and organizational changes required to improve organizational effectiveness
• Building results-oriented business processes, develop and implement long- and short-term strategies, and transition business models for clients
• Providing oversight to project assignments, including development of team, outline of work plan, direction and coordination of technical contributions, and oversee budget and schedule
• Contributing strategic industry, subject matter expertise and thought leadership on project assignments within the business unit or elsewhere within the organization
• Providing coaching and mentoring to junior level staff
• Managing all aspects of client relationships and oversight of engagement delivery

What you will need:

• US Citizen or US Permanent Resident status required due to client engagement requirements
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related discipline AND Ten (10+) plus years' management consulting experience within power utilities (excluding Oil & Gas or Telecommunications); Or Master's degree in engineering, business or related discipline AND Eight (8+) plus years' management consulting experience within power utilities (excluding Oil & Gas or Telecommunications)
• Must have executive level power utilities/commercial energy business experience with a deep background in the energy utility industry, including energy market infrastructure, asset management, regulation, and clean energy trends
• Successful experience leading business development initiatives (writing proposals, identifying opportunities to expand the scope, and/or providing additional services) and managing account teams (developing and implementing an account plan and leading account team activities)
• Full lifecycle solution experience, including strategy, planning, design, implementation (including technology implementation), and operations
• Reviewing and at times preparing and delivering reports, presentations and other documents for client deliverables
• Excellent communication skills and people skills
• High degree of self-confidence and determination
• Advanced organizational and management skills
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities and assignments without diminished effectiveness
• Ability to communicate effectively throughout all levels of an organization
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and slide presentation software
• Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office
• Ability to travel as needed
• Must currently reside in the contiguous United States

What would be nice to have:

• Preference will be given to candidates within reasonable driving distance of an Energy Providers Client Office or respective core Guidehouse Office listed
• Experience developing and using analytical models and simulations
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead the execution of an account GTM plan in the utilities industry
• Demonstrates creativity in proposal development/commercial construction
• Knowledge and experience with one or more: Infrastructure Resilience, integrating flexible generation and digitalization to improve energy system resilience, Grid OT/IT, AI/ML Technology Modernization solutions, Cybersecurity, Portfolio & Asset Management
• Transmission & Distribution (T&D) experience with a deep background and understanding of infrastructure resiliency trends
• Technology platforms certifications

What we offer:

• 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 EmployerProtected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.