Power & Utilities: Energy Optimization - Digital Grid - Manager - US Consulting

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.• *Manager - Power & Utilities: Energy Optimization – Tech Consulting**Our clients operate in a world where achieving and sustaining performance is more difficult than ever. As a performance improvement professional, you’ll be focused on helping them grow and turn their strategy into reality. You’ll work with high-performing teams that drive growth and deliver exceptional client service while doing your part to build a better working world.Your career is yours to shape.  • *The opportunity **The role of an Energy Optimization Manager will be to provide consulting services to Power & Utilities clients implementing Digital Grid Programs, capabilities and systems (AMI, ADMS, OMS, SCADA, DRMS, DERMS, EMS, GIS) resulting in increased value and efficiency.   • *Your key responsibilities  **+ Provide functional and/or technical experience and insights  + Provide strategic and tactical insights, connectedness and responsiveness to all clients to help anticipate their needs + Lead/manage workstream planning and delivery  + Design and facilitate client meetings and workshops + Identify and implement service delivery improvements to progress the quality of the service provided and/or the process efficiency + Identify and resolve/escalate issues and risks that affect scope, quality, schedule and resources + Develop and deliver status updates and communications + Manage resource demand, staffing and allocation + Define team member roles and expectations + Lead/manage quality assurance for team’s work products and service delivery to consistently deliver high quality + Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge and enhance client service delivery + Stay current with the latest trends in the industry to be a trusted advisor/subject-matter resource for our clients’ businesses + Participate in new business opportunities by developing ideas and solutions + Develop long-term relationships with networks both internally and externally + Enhance the EY brand through strong relationships across a network of existing and future clients + Mentor, coach and counsel team members and help EY to build an inclusive culture and develop high-performing teams + Support the EY inclusiveness culture + Flexibility and willingness to manage significant travel+ Must have a valid driver’s license  • *Skills and attributes for success**+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially around breaking down complex structures into digestible and relevant points for a diverse set of clients and colleagues at all levels+ Ability to challenge and inspire coworkers and clients to think about difficult situations in new and transformative ways+ Use of existing knowledge and experience to provide innovative commercial insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership+ Willingness to improve operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives+ Ability to drive projects to completion with the highest quality, regardless of team size or individual responsibilities+ Ability to anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues as appropriate to both internal and client leadership+ Ability to create a positive learning culture+ Dedication to be coached by higher levels and provide coaching and counsel to junior team members to help them develop • *To qualify for the role you must have  **+ Proven business or technical work experience in one or more of the following digital grid focus areas: AMI, ADMS, OMS, SCADA, DRMS, DERMS, EMS, GIS , Network Modeling+ Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of related work experience or a graduate degree and four years of related work experience + Excellent written and oral communication skills + Experience leading teams+ Flexibility and willingness to manage significant travel+ Must have a valid driver’s license  • * Ideally, you’ll also have  **+ Experience working with vendor software associated with above focus areas including (Itron, L+G, Schneider Electric, ABB, GE, OSI, CYME, PSCAD, PSS/E)+ Experience with business development+ Experience providing coaching and feedback to junior team members • *What we look for **We’re interested in passionate leaders with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends for their area of focus and specific skills and knowledge to contribute to our clients and teams. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve the full potential of their data, this role is for you. \#FY25SCT• *What we offer**We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $141,200 to $258,900. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $169,500 to $294,300. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.+ **Continuous learning:** You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.+ **Success as defined by you:** We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.+ **Transformative leadership:** We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.+ **Diverse and inclusive culture:** You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. **If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.**EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.For those living in California, please click here for additional information.EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. 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