Pioneer Management Consulting

Director

• Lead the successful delivery of Pioneer’s data and technology engagements, applying modern solutions to solve complex client challenges. Projects may include:
• Leading large-scale data/technology project execution with emphasis on portfolio/program leadership, governance, and delivery excellence.
• Developing and executing strategic data / technology roadmaps that support business growth, digital transformation, and operational efficiency.
• Designing and overseeing system migrations and/or implementations that enable scalability and data-driven decision-making.
• Recommending and deploying robust data infrastructure, analytics capabilities, and/or governance to enhance data quality, visibility, and insight generation.
• Serving as an interim or advisory data or technology leader, providing strategic guidance and hands-on execution support to client organizations.
• Guiding vendor selection and vendor contract management to set up complex initiatives for success.
• Delivery of custom AI & ML solutions
• Ensure clients receive end-to-end value from initial business case through roadmap, implementation, and adoption.
• Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing consulting team across key data and technology disciplines.
• Build scalable delivery capacity with a mix of W2 employees, 1099 contractors, and offshore teams.
• Drive team and account performance by managing consultant utilization, aligning staffing with project demands, and ensuring teams consistently meet or exceed financial and delivery satisfaction targets.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence aligned to Pioneer’s values.
• Partner with client development leads to identify, pursue, propose, present, and close new data and technology projects
• Architect solutions that address business needs across data and technology ecosystems.
• Build trusted relationships with CIOs, CTOs, and senior data and technology leaders across industries.
• Represent Pioneer at industry events and contribute thought leadership to position Pioneer as a leading advisory partner.
• Work closely with Pioneer market leadership and marketing teams to develop and execute a go-to-market strategy for expanding data and data & technology solution sales.

Director, Data – Technology

Consultant

• Align: Work with leaders to define success and prioritize business problems that will lead to high business impact when solved.
• Engage: Dig in with business leaders and data teams to uncover core problems, leading with curiosity and humility to unearth issues related to data and how analytics is used.
• Design: Lead clients through a human-centered design approach to problem solving, collaborating closely with combined client teams.
• Execute: Manage analytics programs/projects with a hyper focus on delivery excellence – we dive into data analytics projects “with our sleeves rolled up.”
• Sustain: Equip teams with an actionable plan for using data more effectively, resulting in deeper insights, data-informed decisions, and an elevated culture of applying analytics.
• Client Resolution: Proficient at recognizing and diagnosing client problems
• Relationship Building: Proactively cultivate and expand your professional network

Consultant, Data & Analytics

• Define and execute the strategy to expand ERP services in Minneapolis while aligning with national priorities.
• Build trusted relationships with CIOs, CTOs, and senior technology leaders across industries.
• Champion Pioneer’s reputation as a leader in ERP and emerging technologies, differentiating through thought leadership and delivery excellence.
• Balance near-term market needs (program enablement, PMO, ERP implementation support) with long-term positioning in AI and digital solutions.
• Lead ERP-focused advisory and delivery, with strong emphasis on ERP and related ecosystems.
• Provide clients with strategic roadmaps for ERP modernization, integration with broader technology stacks, and AI overlays that unlock business value.
• Define and shape technology strategies that combine ERP, cloud, AI/ML, and data platforms.
• Guide vendor selection, RFP design, and program mobilization to set up complex initiatives for success.
• Architect and oversee technology solutions that address business needs across ERP, cloud, AI, and data ecosystems.
• Lead large-scale program execution with emphasis on PMO leadership, governance, and delivery excellence.
• Ensure clients receive end-to-end value: business case, roadmap, implementation, and adoption.
• Drive innovation by packaging repeatable offerings and accelerators for ERP and AI-enabled transformation.
• Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing consulting team across technology disciplines.
• Build scalable delivery capacity with a mix of W2 and 1099 consultants.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration aligned to Pioneer’s values.
• Partner with client development leads to identify, pursue, and close new technology opportunities.
• Lead solutioning, proposals, and client presentations.
• Act as a thought leader in the market, representing Pioneer in client, industry, and community forums.

Director, Technology Enablement

Procurement

• Lead Strategic Sourcing for Major Projects – Design and execute sourcing strategies for EPC, materials, and services across multi-billion-dollar transmission and substation portfolios.
• Integrate Commercial and Technical Strategy – Align engineering, project management, and procurement functions to deliver best-value outcomes and supply resilience.
• Shape Market Engagement Models – Structure partnerships, master agreements, and framework contracts that improve agility and scale for long-lead and high-voltage components.
• Enable Execution at Speed – Stand up sourcing playbooks, governance models, and vendor management systems that move from decision to delivery faster.
• Advise Executives and Boards – Translate complex market and project dynamics into actionable strategies that inform capital planning and investment decisions.
• Coach and Develop Talent – Mentor client and Pioneer teams, building future sourcing and supply chain leaders who embody Pioneer’s values and performance standards.

Principal Consultant, Strategic Sourcing – Major Transmission & Substation Projects

Artificial Intelligence

• Help clients and team members better understand AI capabilities, create strategies and drive adoption of the tools you build.
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI applications using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI Services, and other web-based AI development frameworks.
• Work closely with business strategists, developers, and client stakeholders to design solutions that are intuitive, scalable, and solve real business challenges.
• Build proofs-of-concept and minimum viable products (MVPs) to quickly validate ideas and assumptions, leveraging agile development approaches.
• Connect AI applications to enterprise data sources, CRM systems, operational platforms, and more — ensuring solutions are robust, secure, and sustainable.
• Keep ahead of evolving AI technologies, Copilot extensions, LLM advancements, and best practices for secure, responsible AI deployment.

Consultant, Artificial Intelligence

• Maintain full oversight and responsibility for cross-practice delivery, including formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning use of human resources.
• Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, and procedures.
• Partner with business development and practice leadership on all opportunities, including scoping, proposals, relationship building, statements of work, and client value propositions.
• Perform personnel functions, by partnering with Talent Acquisition, to establish a pipeline, recruit, select, and onboard talent.
• Plan and direct activities of teams that will lead client projects. Manage the end-to-end development and delivery of solutions, from business development, through analysis, crafting engagement approaches, implementing solutions, and ensuring successful delivery.
• Indirectly develop team members through coaching, performance management, talent planning, and succession.
• Leverage a broad understanding of Pioneer’s offerings to identify opportunities, drive sales growth, and optimize solutions.
• Build client relationships and partner with business development / marketing to develop tailored sales collateral tailored. Serve as subject matter expert to augment business development with strategic, technical and practical insights; and build energy expertise throughout the team.
• Write white papers, articles, and blog posts.
• Participate in industry events and speaking engagements.
• Stay on top of industry trends, seek new ideas, and set overall sales and delivery strategy.
• Must engage in employer-paid travel 15-20% of the time to unanticipated domestic sites.
• Position may include a telecommute benefit within commuting distance to Minneapolis area office, or the Denver, CO office as directed.

Director, Energy & Infrastructure

• Maintain full oversight and responsibility for cross-practice delivery, including formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning use of human resources.
• Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, and procedures.
• Partner with business development and practice leadership on all opportunities, including scoping, proposals, relationship building, statements of work, and client value propositions.
• Perform personnel functions, by partnering with Talent Acquisition, to establish a pipeline, recruit, select, and onboard talent.
• Plan and direct activities of teams that will lead client projects. Manage the end-to-end development and delivery of solutions, from business development, through analysis, crafting engagement approaches, implementing solutions, and ensuring successful delivery.
• Indirectly develop team members through coaching, performance management, talent planning, and succession.
• Leverage a broad understanding of Pioneer’s offerings to identify opportunities, drive sales growth, and optimize solutions.
• Build client relationships and partner with business development / marketing to develop tailored sales collateral tailored. Serve as subject matter expert to augment business development with strategic, technical and practical insights; and build energy expertise throughout the team.
• Write white papers, articles, and blog posts.
• Participate in industry events and speaking engagements.
• Stay on top of industry trends, seek new ideas, and set overall sales and delivery strategy.
• Must engage in employer-paid travel 15-20% of the time to unanticipated domestic sites.

Director – Energy & Infrastructure

Data Analyst

• Lead the successful delivery of Pioneer’s data, analytics, and AI engagements, applying modern solutions to solve complex client challenges.
• Demonstrate clear business value through hands-on execution, actionable insights, and close client collaboration.
• Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing data, analytics, and AI team capable of executing and scaling solutions across projects.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and excellence within the practice.
• Partner with general managers and national practice directors to identify opportunities across data platforms, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled products and services.
• Integrate data, analytics, and AI capabilities into Pioneer’s broader consulting portfolio to enhance client outcomes and market differentiation.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to evolve the firm’s data, analytics, and AI roadmap aligned with emerging technologies, client needs, and market trends.
• Champion responsible practices around data governance, analytics transparency, and ethical AI.
• Work with marketing and sales teams to develop and execute a go-to-market strategy; identify new markets and client segments; support sales enablement.
• Represent Pioneer at industry events and contribute thought leadership.
• Collaborate with delivery and marketing teams to ensure insights drive service development and client engagement strategies.
• Promote experimentation with emerging technologies to maintain Pioneer’s innovation edge.
• Partner closely with data engineering, cloud, and IT teams to ensure scalable, secure, and robust architectures that operationalize data, analytics, and AI solutions.
• Emphasize building strong data foundations that enable advanced analytics and AI outcomes.

Director, Data Analytics and AI

Events

• Part of a fast-paced environment working alongside internal business partners to solve complex problems and deliver exceptional results
• Work side by side with Business Development & Marketing teams to develop marketing and event planning skillset while receiving mentorship and career development support
• Research and build a proposed process for planning and coordinating Pioneer’s marketing events, webinars, and conferences
• Build a process for pre, in event, and post event logistics including marketing, lead generation activities, venue selection, vendor coordination, registration, and promotional materials
• Understand and utilize pre-event marketing tactics and channels to promote Pioneer’s participation or leadership of events
• Work on internal initiative projects brought forth by leaders
• Perform primary and secondary research tasks to provide impactful, actionable insights and recommendations
• Communicate effectively with all audiences, including senior leaders, in a structured manner
• Build positive working relationships with internal staff
• Part-time W2 hourly internship expected to work approximately 10–20 hours per week in a hybrid capacity from the Minneapolis office over about 3 months

Marketing and Events Intern

• Lead the successful delivery of Pioneer’s AI engagements, applying advanced AI solutions to solve complex client challenges and demonstrate business value.
• Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing AI team; foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Partner with general managers and national practice directors to identify AI-driven opportunities and develop AI-enabled products and services.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to evolve the firm’s AI roadmap and champion responsible AI practices, including data ethics and transparency.
• Work with marketing and sales teams to develop and execute a go-to-market strategy for AI services and represent Pioneer at industry events.
• Collaborate with delivery, data engineering, cloud, and IT teams to ensure scalable, secure, and robust AI architecture and operationalize AI solutions.
• Promote experimentation with emerging AI technologies to maintain Pioneer’s innovation edge and integrate AI into the broader consulting portfolio.

Director, Artificial Intelligence

• As a Senior Consultant – Energy & Infrastructure, you will be a part of a growing team working in a fast-paced environment to help clients solve complex issues and deliver exceptional results.
• Self-driven management consultant who excels at guiding organizations to accomplish their strategic objectives through execution excellence.
• Ability to execute transformation programs of moderate complexity, structure to solve ambiguous problems, and build long term relationships with clients.
• Work primarily with energy and infrastructure clients across a portfolio of major generation, transmission, and distribution capital projects.
• Assume responsibilities of project management for projects of moderate complexity while leading and being part of a team.
• Gains a deep understanding of the business, industry, and relevant problems to deliver solutions.
• Sets strategies related to project pre-execution and execution activities.
• Develops and implements governance & operating models.
• Implements risk management frameworks and mitigation plans.
• Designs and implements effective cost & schedule management strategies.
• Supports the creation and execution of effective sourcing strategies.
• Plan and direct work activities for self and project team members, including stakeholder management, budget tracking, and vendor management.
• Conducts RFP analysis and contract management.
• Maintains a pulse on major market and regulatory trends.
• Proficient at diagnosing client problems and proposing solutions.
• Identify and define KPIs, scorecard reporting & dashboards to achieve a target ROI.
• Accountable for driving and facilitating the expansion of client accounts.
• Proactively cultivate and expand your professional network.

Senior Consultant, Energy and Infrastructure

• Partner with energy and utilities clients to understand business objectives and define high-impact analytics use cases
• Translate complex business problems into structured data & analytics solutions
• Lead human-centered design session to co-create solutions with client teams spanning functional and technical stakeholders
• Manage end-to-end analytics projects, from data discovery and modeling to visualization and insights
• Develop and implement KPIs, dashboards, models, architectures, and more
• Leverage tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and programming languages to deliver insights
• Apply deep knowledge of the Energy & Infrastructure industry to inform analytics strategies
• Lead cross-functional teams in the delivery of Data & Analytics engagements
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to capability development within the practice
• Ensure delivery excellence through structured project management and stakeholder engagement
• Foster a data-driven culture through change management and strategic communication