Overview

We are supporting a leading utility provider in the Washington, DC Metro area that is driving a high-visibility, multi-year Customer Growth Program. This initiative is critical to long-term growth and sustainability and includes 7–8 strategic workstreams—such as customer campaigns, system expansion, multi-family programs, and customer experience enhancements.

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager who can bring strong governance, structure, reporting rigor, and relationship-building to this effort. If you thrive in cross-functional environments and excel at bringing clarity, KPIs, and decision-ready insights to leadership, this role is an excellent fit. This role follows a hybrid schedule with core onsite days Tuesday through Thursday at designated client office locations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned workstreams within the Customer Growth Program, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.

• Establish and refine project governance structures, including KPIs, metrics, dashboards, and standardized reporting frameworks.

• Develop and deliver clear, concise status reports and presentations that empower leadership to make informed decisions.

• Partner closely with workstream owners, project team members, and senior stakeholders to drive progress, resolve issues, and maintain momentum.

• Engage in onsite collaboration (not just via email) to build relationships, facilitate problem-solving, and contribute ideas to improve monthly project team meetings.

• Roll up your sleeves and support both strategic and tactical efforts as needed—balancing high-level planning with hands-on execution.

• Ensure adherence to project timelines, scope, budget, and governance standards.

• Support business case and project charter development as needed

Top Required Skills

• Utility Industry Experience (Highly Desired): Strong familiarity with utility operations or customer programs is strongly preferred.
• Led customer growth initiatives with a strong emphasis on project management, driving strategic improvements and measurable results.
• Project Governance Expertise: Proven ability to establish KPIs, metrics, and structure within a program or enterprise setting.
• Executive-Ready Reporting: Skilled at transforming complex data into leadership-level insights and decision-support materials.
• In-Person Relationship Building: A proactive communicator who collaborates onsite, engages with teams face-to-face, and contributes to meeting structure and continuous improvement.
• Hands-On Flexibility: Comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels, supporting high-level planning while executing details as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of Project Management experience.

• Experience within the utility sector strongly preferred (natural gas experience is a plus).

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred.

• PMP certification preferred.

• Background in engineering, digital technology, or business process projects is advantageous.

• Consulting experience is beneficial but not required.

• Ability to work with multiple PMs, engineering leads, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for executive audiences.

• Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Salary Range: $94,000 – $136,000 (commensurate with experience, education, and skills).

• Benefits: Comprehensive package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

4 Reasons to Join The Squires Group, Inc.: 1. Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients.2. Work-Life Balance - We work hard; we work smart and have quality time for family and "life." 3. Golden Rule - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust.4. We Care About You – We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts in the field. Check out our Referral Program!The Squires Group will pay you for every qualified professional that you refer and we place. If you see a position posted by The Squires Group and know the perfect person for the job, please send us your referral. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/squiresreferral.

The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

#LI-LJ1

#LI-Hybrid