Utility Consulting Director

Talascend is currently seeking an Utility Consulting Director for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Brea, California.

Overview

The Utility Consulting Director is responsible for the successful sale and execution of management and advisory consulting engagements, requiring subject matter expertise in various service areas. This role involves managing a team of consultants and analysts, ensuring client satisfaction, and displaying leadership through example.

Responsibilities

• Organize and direct consulting projects, including the overall pursuit, negotiation, execution, cost, schedule, and quality of deliverables.
• Facilitate workshop sessions with senior-level client teams to understand client requirements, uncover needs, and develop action plans.
• Provide innovative and impactful solutions.
• Liaise with internal and external subject matter experts to pursue and deliver consulting projects.
• Compile, distribute, and present status reports, including project progress, schedule, cost, and budget impacts to internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish project teams, coordinate activities amongst multiple disciplines, and ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Develop and contribute to training curricula and materials for consultants and analysts.
• Accountable for delivering third-party vendors and subcontractors, including contracts, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
• Ensure prime contract, subcontractor, and supplier invoicing is processed promptly in alignment with agreements.
• Provide managerial direction and work assignments to consultants and analysts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related degree from an accredited program.
• MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 13 years of relevant consulting experience.

Requirements

• Excellent business acumen with proven success managing consulting engagements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to uncover customer needs, develop recommendations and deliver them persuasively.
• Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts.
• Excellent planning and analytical skills.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.