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West Monroe

Digital consulting for business transformation

Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems Senior Principal - Multiple Teams

Technology & Systems ConsultingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA$194.1k - $262.7k

About the Job

Requirements

  • The candidate must have 15 or more years of experience in energy and utilities, consulting, or related leadership roles.
  • The candidate must have 5 or more years of consulting experience in delivery and/or commercial roles.
  • The candidate must have deep Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems, Distributed Energy Resources, or Virtual Power Plant experience; a minimum of 3–5 years is strongly preferred.
  • The candidate must have demonstrated experience leading Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems strategy, vendor selection, and implementation programs.
  • The candidate must have a strong understanding of distribution operations, control centers, and grid planning.
  • The candidate must have experience with utility information technology/operational technology ecosystems and system integrations.
  • The candidate must have a proven ability to shape, sell, and deliver complex engagements.
  • The candidate must have experience leading teams and managing multi-phase, complex programs.
  • The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with technical and executive stakeholders.
  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • The candidate must have experience integrating artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT, into daily workflows to enhance productivity and insight generation, and must critically assess accuracy, mitigate bias, and ensure high-quality outputs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems consulting engagements, including strategy, business case development, requirements definition, vendor selection, and implementation.
  • Advise utility clients on dispatchable Distributed Energy Resource strategies, grid services, flexible interconnection, Virtual Power Plant enablement, and Distributed Energy Resource program design.
  • Support regulatory-aligned Distributed Energy Resource strategies and business case analyses, including cost-benefit frameworks for Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems and Distributed Energy Resource programs.
  • Act as an owner's agent for Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems implementations, ensuring alignment across strategy, design, build, and deployment.
  • Drive delivery excellence, foster strong client relationships, and ensure high-quality outcomes.
  • Use artificial intelligence tools to accelerate analysis, synthesize complex information, and support data-driven client recommendations, exercising judgment in evaluating outputs.
  • Apply artificial intelligence technologies, including generative artificial intelligence, automation tools, and data models, to enhance insights, improve delivery efficiency, and elevate client outcomes.
  • Translate client challenges into structured Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems solutions and transformation roadmaps.
  • Define Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems reference architectures and integration patterns, including Advanced Distribution Management System/Energy Management System integration, grid-edge orchestration, and Distributed Energy Resource telemetry/aggregator integration.
  • Guide clients through the Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems vendor landscape, including platform capabilities, product roadmaps, and selection considerations.
  • Track and assess Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems vendor capabilities, product evolution, and market trends to inform client strategy and solution design.
  • Advise on information technology/operational technology integration strategies across Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems and core utility systems, including Customer Information Systems, Meter Data Management Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, and Advanced Distribution Management Systems.
  • Support the design of grid-edge ecosystems, including microgrids, controls, and communications infrastructure.
  • Align distribution operations, planning, and customer programs to enable Distributed Energy Resources at scale.
  • Shape and support business development efforts, including proposal development, solution design, pricing, and deal strategy.
  • Identify and develop new opportunities within utility accounts by anticipating Distributed Energy Resource and grid modernization needs.
  • Build and expand executive-level client relationships through insight-led engagement.
  • Translate emerging Distributed Energy Resource trends into go-to-market offerings and thought leadership.
  • Contribute to practice development through mentoring, capability building, and internal knowledge sharing.

Desired Qualifications

  • An advanced degree, such as a Master of Business Administration, Engineering, or Management Information Systems, is preferred.
  • Preferred technical focus areas include Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems platforms such as Schneider, AspenTech OSI, GE, Uplight, and Energy Hub.
  • Experience with flexible interconnection, flexible export, and grid services is preferred.
  • Experience with Virtual Power Plants and Distributed Energy Resource participation in wholesale markets, including Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Order 2222 alignment, is preferred.
  • Experience with Advanced Distribution Management System/Energy Management System integration and distribution operations is preferred.
  • Experience with grid-edge technologies, microgrids, and Distributed Energy Resource controls is preferred.
  • Experience with information technology/operational technology architecture, data integration, and cloud platforms is preferred.

About the Company

West Monroe

Digital consulting for business transformation

West Monroe provides digital consulting services that help organizations modernize operations by blending business acumen with technology expertise. Its teams work with clients across industries to develop and execute digital strategies, product engineering, cybersecurity, data analytics, and transformation programs. The firm differentiates itself by combining sector knowledge with technical delivery capabilities and by expanding digital product engineering through acquisitions like Verys. Its goal is to help mid-sized and large enterprises navigate digital change, improve efficiency, and realize measurable value from technology-enabled transformation.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Seed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Founded
2002

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