Andrew Johnson

Business Consulting Services

Offered by Andrew Johnson

Project Management Office (PMO) Design, Build, and Maturation

What it is

End-to-end design and implementation of fit-for-purpose Project Management Offices — from lightweight governance models to full enterprise PMOs — built to match an organization's size, culture, and strategy.

What I do

Assess current project delivery maturity, governance gaps, and pain points
Design project lifecycle frameworks, controls, and decision gates
Establish standards for project intake, prioritization, reporting, and KPIs
Implement tools and dashboards (e.g., Smartsheet, Excel, Cognos-style reporting)
Train leaders and project staff on practical, right-sized PMO practices

Who it's for

Utilities, municipalities, and infrastructure organizations
Growing companies overwhelmed by project volume
Leaders inheriting underperforming or fragmented PMOs

Outcomes

Predictable delivery, clearer decision-making, and executive-level visibility
A PMO that supports the business rather than slows it down
Sustainable practices that remain after your engagement ends

Leadership Coaching & Management Development

What it is

Practical, experience-based coaching for leaders navigating growth, complexity, or change — especially those leading projects, technical teams, or matrixed organizations.

What I do

One-on-one coaching for current and emerging leaders
Support for new managers transitioning from technical roles
Coaching on communication, prioritization, delegation, and decision-making
Guidance on leading through ambiguity, change, and stakeholder pressure

Who it's for

Individual professionals seeking leadership growth
New or overwhelmed managers
Technical leaders without formal leadership training

Outcomes

More confident, effective, and self-aware leaders
Improved team engagement and execution
Immediate, real-world application — not theoretical models

Fractional PMO, Operations, or Program Leadership

What it is

Embedded, part-time executive or senior-leader support for organizations that need experienced leadership without committing to a full-time hire.

What I do

Serve as a fractional PMO Director, Program Manager, or Operations Lead
Stabilize teams, processes, and reporting during periods of transition
Act as a thought partner to executives while also executing hands-on
Build internal capability so the organization can eventually self-sustain

Who it's for

Organizations in growth, transition, or recovery mode
Leaders covering gaps from turnover or new initiatives
Boards or executives needing trusted, independent leadership support

Outcomes

Immediate leadership capacity without long-term overhead
Faster stabilization of projects or operations
Improved systems, people, and decision-making

Project Controls, Portfolio Oversight & Executive Reporting

What it is

Hands-on support to design, stabilize, or run project controls and portfolio-level reporting for capital-intensive or high-visibility initiatives.

What I do

Establish budgeting, forecasting, variance tracking, and funding controls
Build executive dashboards that tell a clear, decision-ready story
Diagnose schedule, cost, and risk issues before they become failures
Support regulatory, board, or executive reporting needs

Who it's for

Organizations managing capital portfolios or grant-funded work
Executives who "don't trust the numbers" they're seeing
Teams struggling to explain project performance clearly

Outcomes

Clear visibility into cost, schedule, and risk
Credible data that leadership can act on with confidence
Improved trust between delivery teams and executives

Regulatory, Interconnection & Stakeholder Strategy Advising

What it is

Targeted advisory support for organizations navigating regulatory, interconnection, or multi-stakeholder environments — especially in energy and infrastructure.

What I do

Research and interpret regulatory requirements and constraints
Support interconnection strategy and project viability assessments
Coordinate between utilities, developers, regulators, and municipalities
Provide QA/QC on filings, schedules, and compliance documentation

Who it's for

Renewable energy developers
Utilities and public-sector entities
Consultants or project teams needing technical/regulatory backup

Outcomes

Reduced regulatory risk and fewer late-stage surprises
Better-aligned project strategies and timelines
Stronger credibility with external stakeholders

Background

Career, Education & Credentials

Career History

2018 – Present

President & Chief Consultant

Vibrant Blue

Provide fractional executive, PMO development, project controls, regulatory, and advisory services to utilities, municipalities, renewable energy developers, small businesses, and individual professionals; specialize in PMO buildout, executive reporting, stakeholder coordination, mentoring, and leadership coaching.

2024 – 2025

Technical Manager

Actalent

Directed regional Project Management & Controls operations and launched a Regulatory Services group; oversaw approximately $1B in client capital portfolios, supported rate cases and interconnection agreements, led cross-functional teams, and developed portfolio risk, funding, and closeout tracking tools.

2023 – 2024

Senior Project Manager

PFES

Managed a $54M project portfolio while onboarding staff, documenting procedures, developing training materials, strengthening client relationships, and supporting business growth through disciplined project execution and controls.

2013 – 2023

Supervisor / Project Manager / Product Owner / Project Coordinator

American Electric Power

Led scheduling and planning for 100+ contract crews; managed distribution and transmission projects ranging from $200K to $133M; oversaw annual portfolios up to $120M; implemented enterprise work management systems; supported generator and customer interconnections; and presented data-driven recommendations to regulators and executives.

Board / Volunteer

2026 – Present

Board Member

Camp Wyandot

Provide governance, fiscal oversight, strategic planning support, Executive Director evaluation, and committee leadership across Conservation Easement, Facilities, and Operations & HR functions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Economics

The Ohio State University

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Capital University

Certifications & Credentials

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management Institute (PMI)

PMO Certified Professional

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Notary Public

State of Ohio