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Key Client Director (Xcel Energy)
Key Client Director (Xcel Energy)-February 2024
Saint Paul
Feb 27, 2026
About Key Client Director (Xcel Energy)

  Job Family :

  Management Consulting

  Travel Required :

  Up to 25%

  Clearance Required :

  None

  We offer an exciting, fast-paced environment that fosters intellectual growth and rewards individuals based on impact, not tenure. Our firm is at the forefront of solving complex problems that stretch across government and private companies, affording our people the opportunity to be on the cutting edge of the consulting profession. By focusing on markets facing transformational change, technology-driven innovation, and significant regulatory pressure, our employees also develop and deploy world class knowledge and problem solving that leads to breakthrough solutions.

  Within Guidehouse’s Energy Providers practice, we recognize our clients are experiencing multiple, simultaneous transformations that challenge everything about existing business models and ways of working while opening new opportunities. At Guidehouse we leverage our rich set of capabilities and talent to lead and operate at the nexus of three transformations where our clients need us most -- the Energy Transition, Industrial Revolution 4.0, and Business Model Digitalization. We guide our clients forward to new futures that build trust in society and your professional skills along the journey.

  What You Will Do :

  Charged with overall account growth and satisfaction, this role of Key Client Director requires a self-motivated, driven professional with strong sales and business acumen, a proven track record of success in complex solution selling, a solid understanding of Utilities & Energy business operations and passion for execution excellence.

  Responsibilities include:

  Drive growth and customer satisfaction in Guidehouse’s Energy Providers Practice through crafting, selling, and overseeing delivery of strategic advisory, technology, and risk management consulting engagements, with a primary focus on Investor-Owned Utilities.

  This position is designed to support Guidehouse’s Energy Practice primarily in the following ways:

  Developing/expanding long-term client relationships that will lead to repeat business, meeting and exceeding sales targets set

  Leading the pursuit and closure of new consulting engagements

  Building deep trusted advisor relationships with key Utility client stakeholders

  Collaborating with senior consulting professionals in our delivery and solutions teams across Guidehouse to cross-sell a broader range of Guidehouse offerings to our Energy Provider clients

  Improving client business performance through benchmarking, process improvement, performance metrics, operating risk assessment, and implementation of continuous improvement principles for clients, including:

  Assessing and guiding the business process and organizational changes required to improve organizational effectiveness

  Building results-oriented business processes, develop and implement long- and short-term strategies, and transition business models for clients

  Providing oversight to project assignments, including development of team, outline of work plan, direction and coordination of technical contributions, and oversee budget and schedule.

  Contributing strategic industry, subject matter expertise and thought leadership on project assignments within the business unit or elsewhere within the organization

  Providing mentoring to junior level staff

  Managing all aspects of client relationships and oversight of engagement delivery

  What You Will Need :

  Due to nature of client engagements, must be a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident

  Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related discipline

  10+ years' experience professional working experience excluding internships, co-ops, fellowships, graduate research and post doctoral work.

  Executive level Power Utilities/Commercial Energy business experience with a deep background in the energy utility industry, including market structure, asset management, regulation, and clean energy trends

  Extensive consulting experience within energy utilities excluding Oil & Gas

  Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills

  Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills

  High degree of self-confidence and determination

  Highly developed organizational and management skills

  Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities without diminished effectiveness

  Ability to communicate effectively throughout all levels of an organization

  Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and slide presentation software

  Experience developing and using analytical models and simulations

  Ability to travel as needed

  Ability to handle multiple priorities and assignments

  Ability to work individually, as part of a team, or leading a team

  Reviewing and at times preparing and delivering reports, presentations and other documents for client deliverables

  Must currently reside or ability to relocate to either Minneapolis, MN or Denver, CO

  The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described.

  What Would Be Nice To Have :

  MBA/ other relevant advanced degree

  Management consulting or business strategy via consulting firm

  Demonstrated ability to develop and lead the execution of an account GTM plan

  Demonstrates creativity in proposal development/commercial construction

  The annual salary range for this position is $190,900.00-$286,300.00. 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

  Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

  Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

  If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected] . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

  Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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