Manager, Energy & Utilities, GIS

West Monroe • New York City, NY

1d • $154,300 - $208,700

About The Position

Are you ready to make an impact? West Monroe is hiring a Manager with experience in electric and gas utility Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and associated solutions to join our Energy and Utilities Practice. 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 asset management and field service technologies that are central to managing the grid. At West Monroe, our people make a meaningful, hands-on impact for their clients while growing their careers through focused professional development and continuous learning. What does this mean? It means we seek out the best of the best, and then we challenge them to make us better and grow themselves. What You’ll Do: Client Delivery Support the delivery of GIS-focused projects for electric and gas utilities, including migration and new platform implementation projects/programs. Facilitate GIS-related business processes and technical requirements workshops to develop process maps, requirements documentation, and KPIs for operational functions (e.g., Engineering, Design, Construction/Development, Operations, Maintenance, Inventory/Supply Chain, System Planning, Asset Performance Management, etc.). Collaborate with project leadership to develop project plans, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring high-quality execution and client satisfaction. Manage small teams of project/workstream resources, shared resources, and external partners to deliver client programs effectively. Contribute to the Energy & Utilities consulting practice by supporting the development of methodologies, service offerings, and best practices. Business Development Collaborate with senior team members to identify client needs and support the development of proposals, presentations, work plans, pricing estimates, and risk assessments for potential projects. Build and maintain strong client relationships by delivering high-quality work and demonstrating expertise in GIS and utility operations. Support senior leaders in expanding relationships with industry GIS solution providers and consulting partners to enhance collaboration and service offerings. Practice Development Contribute to the growth of West Monroe's Energy & Utilities Practice by supporting internal initiatives, knowledge sharing, and team development. Participate in thought leadership activities, such as contributing to white papers, internal knowledge repositories, or conference presentations, to enhance the practice’s reputation in GIS/geospatial enablement. Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture within the team and across the firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Science, Geography, Environmental Science, Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electric/utilities consulting, with a focus on GIS migration and/or implementation (preferably Esri, Schneider Electric, and/or General Electric).
• At least 5 years of consulting experience in professional services.
• Working knowledge of GIS, GWD, EAM, APM, WAM, mobility solutions, utility functions, and/or regulatory impacts at Federal and State levels.
• Experience supporting consulting engagements (e.g., project/program management, system integration, business implementation, change management, business process redesign/optimization).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in team environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel (up to 75% annually as necessary).
• A commitment to inclusion and diversity, and openness to new ideas and perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of GIS-focused projects for electric and gas utilities, including migration and new platform implementation projects/programs.
• Facilitate GIS-related business processes and technical requirements workshops to develop process maps, requirements documentation, and KPIs for operational functions (e.g., Engineering, Design, Construction/Development, Operations, Maintenance, Inventory/Supply Chain, System Planning, Asset Performance Management, etc.).
• Collaborate with project leadership to develop project plans, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring high-quality execution and client satisfaction.
• Manage small teams of project/workstream resources, shared resources, and external partners to deliver client programs effectively.
• Contribute to the Energy & Utilities consulting practice by supporting the development of methodologies, service offerings, and best practices.
• Collaborate with senior team members to identify client needs and support the development of proposals, presentations, work plans, pricing estimates, and risk assessments for potential projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by delivering high-quality work and demonstrating expertise in GIS and utility operations.
• Support senior leaders in expanding relationships with industry GIS solution providers and consulting partners to enhance collaboration and service offerings.
• Contribute to the growth of West Monroe's Energy & Utilities Practice by supporting internal initiatives, knowledge sharing, and team development.
• Participate in thought leadership activities, such as contributing to white papers, internal knowledge repositories, or conference presentations, to enhance the practice’s reputation in GIS/geospatial enablement.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture within the team and across the firm.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees