Director Consulting Services - Utilities & Energy
CGI, Chicago, IL, United States
Position Description
We're growing rapidly and are looking for a Director of Consulting Services, for our Chicago Business Unit who is experienced in the utilities and energy industry. As the Director of Consulting Services (DCS) for the Utilities & Energy practice, you will be a strategic leader and operator who drives business growth, delivers high-value consulting engagements, and elevates our presence in a rapidly evolving industry. You will lead a seasoned consulting team, shape go-to-market strategies and expand client partnerships while delivering measurable outcomes that align with our clients' transformation priorities. This role requires a blend of expert industry knowledge, strong business development capability, and exceptional delivery leadership. This is a hybrid role, which requires someone local to our Chicago Office, who is willing to be on-site four days a week. Travel up to 25% throughout the territory of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Your future duties and responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Practice Growth
Lead, mentor, and grow a high‑performing team of 15+ consultants; nurture talent, drive capability development, and instill a performance‑oriented culture. Own P&L and program financials for the consulting services area, ensuring profitable growth, forecasting accuracy, and financial discipline. Develop and execute strategic plans that align with market trends, industry needs, and organizational goals.
Business Development & Pipeline Management
Build, own, and grow a sales pipeline with a target of $5M+ in new opportunities; demonstrate consistent year‑over‑year pipeline growth. Identify and cultivate strategic executive relationships within utilities and energy organizations to drive new logo acquisition and expansion within existing accounts. Lead pursuit strategies, response development (RFPs / Proposals), and executive presentations that convert prospects into clients.
Client Engagement & Thought Leadership
Serve as a trusted advisor to C‑Suite and senior leadership at client organizations, helping them navigate modernization, digital transformation, grid evolution, sustainability, and regulatory challenges. Own the delivery of consulting engagements, ensuring excellence in execution, outcomes delivery, client satisfaction, and measurable business value. Represent CGI at industry conferences, client forums, and thought‑leadership platforms to elevate the firm’s reputation and industry perspective.
Operational & Delivery Excellence
Ensure effective delivery governance across consulting projects including quality assurance, risk management, and profitability optimization. Collaborate with cross‑functional delivery teams, technical leads, and partner ecosystems to shape innovative, scalable solutions leveraging modern platforms and technologies.
Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role
10+ years of consulting and industry leadership experience primarily in the utilities and energy sector (electric, gas, water, or integrated energy markets).
Deep domain expertise with software and technology platforms commonly used in the industry (e.g., energy data platforms, grid modernization tools, enterprise systems, analytics, cloud/AI/IoT solutions).
Demonstrated business development success, with a proven track record of building and maintaining a pipeline of $5M+ and achieving annual revenue growth targets.
Experience managing P&Ls, financial performance, and program economics at scale.
Strong prior experience managing and motivating teams of 15+ professional consultants.
Ability to work onsite in Chicago or nearby client sites at least 4 days per week.
Excellent executive presence, communication skills, and capacity to influence at all organizational levels.
Preferred Qualifications
Existing relationships with utilities, energy producers, and regulated industry leadership.
Experience speaking at industry events and contributing to thought leadership in energy transition, digital transformation, or utility operations.
Knowledge of emerging trends such as distributed energy resources, grid analytics, or customer experience platforms.
Compensation Range CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $141,200.00 - $278,000.00. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
Benefits
Competitive compensation including profit participation program
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Matching contributions through 401(k) plan, and CGI share purchase plan
Flexibility and paid accrued vacation leave, ranging from 10 to 20 days per year, based on job level, years of relevant prior experience, and years of service
10 paid holidays per year
At least 80 consecutive hours of paid sick/safe leave (except where applicable state/local law requires more)
Paid parental leave, ranging from 20 to 70 consecutive business days based on circumstances of leave and applicable laws
Bereavement leave, ranging from 1 to 7 days per year based on relationship.
Paid jury duty leave, up to time summoned
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Wellness and Well-being programs
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances. CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Your future duties and responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Practice Growth
Lead, mentor, and grow a high‑performing team of 15+ consultants; nurture talent, drive capability development, and instill a performance‑oriented culture. Own P&L and program financials for the consulting services area, ensuring profitable growth, forecasting accuracy, and financial discipline. Develop and execute strategic plans that align with market trends, industry needs, and organizational goals.
Business Development & Pipeline Management
Build, own, and grow a sales pipeline with a target of $5M+ in new opportunities; demonstrate consistent year‑over‑year pipeline growth. Identify and cultivate strategic executive relationships within utilities and energy organizations to drive new logo acquisition and expansion within existing accounts. Lead pursuit strategies, response development (RFPs / Proposals), and executive presentations that convert prospects into clients.
Client Engagement & Thought Leadership
Serve as a trusted advisor to C‑Suite and senior leadership at client organizations, helping them navigate modernization, digital transformation, grid evolution, sustainability, and regulatory challenges. Own the delivery of consulting engagements, ensuring excellence in execution, outcomes delivery, client satisfaction, and measurable business value. Represent CGI at industry conferences, client forums, and thought‑leadership platforms to elevate the firm’s reputation and industry perspective.
Operational & Delivery Excellence
Ensure effective delivery governance across consulting projects including quality assurance, risk management, and profitability optimization. Collaborate with cross‑functional delivery teams, technical leads, and partner ecosystems to shape innovative, scalable solutions leveraging modern platforms and technologies.
Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role
10+ years of consulting and industry leadership experience primarily in the utilities and energy sector (electric, gas, water, or integrated energy markets).
Deep domain expertise with software and technology platforms commonly used in the industry (e.g., energy data platforms, grid modernization tools, enterprise systems, analytics, cloud/AI/IoT solutions).
Demonstrated business development success, with a proven track record of building and maintaining a pipeline of $5M+ and achieving annual revenue growth targets.
Experience managing P&Ls, financial performance, and program economics at scale.
Strong prior experience managing and motivating teams of 15+ professional consultants.
Ability to work onsite in Chicago or nearby client sites at least 4 days per week.
Excellent executive presence, communication skills, and capacity to influence at all organizational levels.
Preferred Qualifications
Existing relationships with utilities, energy producers, and regulated industry leadership.
Experience speaking at industry events and contributing to thought leadership in energy transition, digital transformation, or utility operations.
Knowledge of emerging trends such as distributed energy resources, grid analytics, or customer experience platforms.
Compensation Range CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $141,200.00 - $278,000.00. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
Benefits
Competitive compensation including profit participation program
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Matching contributions through 401(k) plan, and CGI share purchase plan
Flexibility and paid accrued vacation leave, ranging from 10 to 20 days per year, based on job level, years of relevant prior experience, and years of service
10 paid holidays per year
At least 80 consecutive hours of paid sick/safe leave (except where applicable state/local law requires more)
Paid parental leave, ranging from 20 to 70 consecutive business days based on circumstances of leave and applicable laws
Bereavement leave, ranging from 1 to 7 days per year based on relationship.
Paid jury duty leave, up to time summoned
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Wellness and Well-being programs
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances. CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.
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