Operations Management Jobs 2026 (Now Hiring) – Smart Auto Apply

Job Family:

Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

• Lead and support change management activities for utility clients, with a focus on technology implementation projects.
• Partner with client stakeholders to assess organizational impacts, identify change risks, and develop actionable change management strategies.
• Design and deliver change plans, communications, stakeholder engagement activities, training support, and readiness assessments.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and working sessions to build alignment and drive adoption across impacted business and operational teams.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical teams, and business leaders to integrate change management into overall project delivery.
• Measure adoption, readiness, and effectiveness of change activities and adjust plans as needed to support successful implementation.
• Provide trusted advisory support to clients navigating transformation initiatives in complex utility environments.

What You Will Need:

• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident due to nature of client engagements.
• High school diploma AND Seven (7+) plus years of post-graduation work experience; Or Associate's degree AND Five (5+) plus years of post-graduation work experience; Or Bachelor's degree AND Three (3+) plus years of post-graduation work experience.
• Post-graduation work experience in change management, organizational readiness, or related consulting roles.
• Total work experience should include roles working with electric/power utility clients and roles supporting technology implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence across diverse teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented consulting environment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and process improvement skills.
• 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 currently residing within 50 miles of a Guidehouse Office listed.
• Experience with large-scale technology transformation programs in the utility industry.
• Experience developing training materials, communications, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Experience in a consulting or management consulting environment serving external clients.
• Change management certification, such as Prosci, CCMP, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with utility operations, grid modernization, field operations, or enterprise systems.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote, or hybrid delivery environment.

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The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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

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