Guidehouse

PMO Associate Director - Energy Providers

Guidehouse$149K — $248K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related field plus 7+ years of relevant experience.
  • Extensive experience in PMO functions and large-scale project delivery.
  • Experience with IT/OT implementations and transformation programs.
  • Background in regulated industries such as manufacturing or utilities with IT/OT convergence.
  • Project Management Certification (PMP, PgMP, or PMI-ACP) is essential.
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies and risk management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead PMO governance for IT/OT implementation programs to align with business goals.
  • Drive program planning and manage risks, dependencies, and status reporting to executives.
  • Coordinate teams across business and technology to deliver transformation initiatives successfully.
  • Establish and uphold project management processes and reporting practices for consistency.
  • Facilitate governance forums and key meetings, providing updates and action tracking materials.
  • Monitor program financials and resource allocations, addressing issues early on.
  • Collaborate with leadership to identify and implement process improvements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and RX insurance.
  • Generous personal and family sick leave and holidays.
  • Eligibility for a discretionary variable bonus.
  • Parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options available.
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance offered.
  • Health Savings Account and flexible spending accounts available.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage provided.
  • Student loan repayment assistance offered.
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Skills development and certification support available.
  • Employee referral bonuses.
  • Community outreach and corporate event participation encouraged.
  • Emergency back-up childcare program included.
  • Mobility stipend to assist with travel needs.
Full Job Description

Job Family:

Management Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 50%


Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

  • Lead PMO governance and execution for IT/OT implementation programs, ensuring alignment to business objectives, scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
  • Drive program planning, milestone tracking, dependency management, risk and issue resolution, and executive-level status reporting.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, including business, technology, operations, vendors, and stakeholders, to ensure successful delivery of complex transformation initiatives.
  • Establish and maintain project management processes, standards, templates, and reporting practices to support consistent program delivery.
  • Facilitate key meetings, steering committees, and governance forums; prepare concise updates, decision materials, and action tracking.
  • Monitor program financials, resource allocations, and delivery performance, escalating concerns and recommending corrective actions as needed.
  • Partner with leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement, change management, and adoption across impacted teams.

What You Will Need:

  • Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident due to nature of client engagements.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field AND Seven (7+) plus years post-graduation work experience.
  • Significant amount of total work experience should include leading PMO functions, program management, or large-scale project delivery in an enterprise environment.
  • Experience supporting IT and/or OT implementations, integrations, or transformation programs.
  • Experience in regulated, industrial, manufacturing, utilities, or other operational environments involving IT/OT convergence.
  • Project Management Certification, such as PMP, PgMP, or PMI-ACP
  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance practices, risk management, and portfolio reporting.
  • 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 residing within 50 miles of a Guidehouse Office listed.
  • Experience with change management, process improvement, and organizational readiness planning.
  • Familiarity with PMO tools, portfolio reporting systems, or enterprise project management software.
  • Experience leading vendor and third-party partner coordination on large programs.

#LI-RE1

The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


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 a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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2018

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