Senior Director, Utilities Capability Lead - Slalom Launch (Global Team)

Company: Slalom Consulting
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

This is a role with one of Slalom's global teams - we are open to hiring in many locations and up to 75% travel will be required as needed by our clients.
Who You'll Work With
Our purpose is to help people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all- this guides everything we do.
At Slalom, we understand what it takes to redefine what's possible and drive lasting change amid ongoing disruption. From global brands to ambitious startups, studios to streamers, and live sports to gaming, we understand our customers' teams, culture, and unique challenges-so we can help them deliver the outcomes they want and need most. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to help craft and lead a new innovation venture, called Slalom Launch, reporting into the office of the CEO. This role, Sr. Director, Utilities Capability Lead, will be a key leader in driving new Utilities Launch Products and partnerships for the Launch division of Slalom.
What You'll Do
Support the vision setting and support leading the direction of the Slalom Launch - Utilities Team at Slalom; establish targets and support the development of the Launch Product strategy.
Lead and support the identification, productization, and commercialization of potential Launch products, by working with both existing and new clients, within the Utilities Industry.
Identify current and potential Slalom clients globally, where value could be accelerated by leveraging a Slalom Launch Product.
Partner with Slalom account leaders to target and deliver Slalom Launch products at their clients in their market.
Lead the development of Go-To-Market materials and client stories to build credibility for Slalom in the industry.
Advise clients on business and technology transformations working with senior business and functional leaders to understand key business drivers, define strategic needs, and develop future business capabilities leveraging industry best practices.
While participating in our industry community, bring offerings, success stories and expertise.
Ensure the interconnections across Slalom while delivering on end-to-end product commercialization and delivery.
Contribute to business development and solutioning conversations across multiple Slalom markets & clients.
What You'll Bring
You will enjoy this role if you have a passion for building digital products and deep, hands-on experience in the Utilities industry.
You will enjoy this role if you thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. This includes driving significant growth with our clients, transformational outcomes, and creating new approaches to reach those outcomes.
You will keep an eye on major trends and technology disruptions within utilities and be able to identify and advise clients on opportunities created by those disruptions.
Advanced experience and leadership in the areas of
Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development
Operating Model Development
Business Case Development
Business Process Design & Implementation
Program Management
Executive Stakeholder Management
Utilities OT & IT Systems and processes.
Business & Technical Transformation
Change Management
Account Leadership
5+ years of experience working in the utilities industry in the areas of retail, metering, distribution, transmission and generation. Utilities industry experience is required for this role..
Expert and C Level relevant experience in multiple functional areas within the Utilities Industry.
10+ years' experience working in the consulting services industry supporting utilities customers.
Experience regularly attending industry conferences and shared learnings with other Industry Practitioners and clients.
Experience presenting/speaking at an industry conference, host an industry-focused expert panel, and/or be published in an industry publication.
Be responsible for achieving ambitious 5-year financial targets across our diverse markets. This entails a keen focus on identifying industry trends and growth areas, allowing you to craft insightful thought leadership and innovative solutions.
Pinpoint strategic accounts within the industry and collaborate across markets to formulate effective account strategies. Actively seek out target/greenfield accounts, taking the lead in negotiating and driving new Master Service Agreements (MSAs).
Play a crucial role in supporting procurement and pricing strategies tailored to the unique dynamics of the industry.
Cultivate marketing and alliance partnerships to enhance our market presence.
Commit to industry learning and development. By staying abreast of emerging trends and fostering alliances, you will contribute to the continuous growth and success of our organization.
About Slalom
Slalom is a next-generation professional services company creating value at the intersection of business, technology, and humanity. With our fiercely human approach, we deeply understand our customers-and their customers-to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by over 700 technology partners, our nearly 12,000 team members in eight countries and 49 offices help people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. We're honored to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For eight years running. Learn .
About Slalom Launch
Slalom Launch--- is a new division of Slalom that was born from a breakthrough discovery while working with a New Zealand based electrical utility on their Product Strategy. At its core, Slalom Launch is a team within Slalom that is focused on helping our clients who have made significant investments in technology innovation for their own organization and are looking to commercialize that innovation. By working with those clients, and connecting them with other existing Slalom clients, we accelerate the value we bring to all of our clients by leveraging best of breed thinking, products and innovation from around the world.
Compensation and Benefits
Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer a yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being related expenses as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.
Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position at the Senior Director level the base salary pay range is $189,000 to $329,000. In addition, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.
EEO and Accommodations
Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.
We will accept applications until September 22, 2024

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