DCCM (Binkley & Barfield)
Business development and relationship support for a multi-state engineering and design firm, focused on growing its utility-sector client relationships.
Principal, Vibrant Blue
Andrew Johnson
President & Chief Consultant
Andrew Johnson is the founder and President of Vibrant Blue, based in Columbus, Ohio, with more than 20 years of experience in PMO design, project leadership, and energy infrastructure. He has helped utilities, renewable energy developers, and mid-market organizations build lasting capability and deliver complex initiatives. He founded Vibrant Blue in 2018 and moved to consulting full time in 2025, bringing the same disciplined, people-first approach that defined his career to every engagement.
What Andrew does
Areas of expertise.
Open any area to see what's involved, how Andrew approaches it, who it's for, and what outcomes to expect.
PMO design, build & maturation
What it is
Designing and standing up Project Management Offices that fit the organization (its structure, culture, and complexity), then building the team capability to make discipline stick.
What Andrew does
Structures governance frameworks, portfolio management processes, metrics, and reporting. Embeds with leadership during standup to ensure adoption, not just documentation.
Who it is for
Organizations without a PMO that need one, and organizations with a PMO that isn't working. Mid-market companies, utilities, and growth-stage organizations facing complex delivery challenges.
Outcomes
Consistent project discipline, executive portfolio visibility, reduced project variance, and a PMO that becomes self-sustaining under permanent leadership.
Leadership coaching & change management
What it is
Developing leaders who manage with data, think in portfolios, and build organizational discipline without killing team agility or morale.
What Andrew does
One-on-one and team coaching, change management embedded into delivery engagements, and structured development programs for project and operations leaders.
Who it is for
Leadership teams taking on new delivery challenges, project managers stepping into senior roles, and organizations where process adoption has historically stalled.
Outcomes
Leaders who own their metrics, teams that treat process as an enabler, and organizations that sustain improvement after the engagement ends.
Energy infrastructure & regulatory strategy
What it is
Senior-level leadership and strategy for complex energy projects (renewable development, grid modernization, and infrastructure capital programs) that require regulatory navigation alongside execution discipline.
What Andrew does
Capital project oversight, FERC and state regulatory strategy, stakeholder coordination across multi-party portfolios, and PMO governance specific to energy project complexity.
Who it is for
Utilities, renewable energy developers, and infrastructure companies with projects that can't afford execution failure and need senior leadership without a permanent hire.
Outcomes
Regulatory approvals maintained, milestone delivery improved, stakeholder alignment achieved, and project governance that outlasts the engagement.
Operational improvement
What it is
Data-driven operational improvement for organizations managing reactively: the KPI frameworks, process discipline, and management habits needed to operate with clarity.
What Andrew does
Operational diagnostics, KPI framework design aligned to business strategy, targeted process improvements, and leadership coaching on data-driven management.
Who it is for
Mid-market organizations where leadership lacks reliable operational visibility, performance is inconsistent, and decisions are driven by instinct rather than data.
Outcomes
Lower operating costs, improved on-time delivery, and a performance management discipline that leadership owns and sustains.
Fractional & interim executive leadership
What it is
Senior executive capacity applied part-time or during critical periods: PMO leadership, interim project executive roles, or embedded leadership during organizational transitions.
What Andrew does
Fills the leadership gap with defined scope and timeline: regular touchpoints, executive reporting, team leadership, and stakeholder management, all on flexible terms.
Who it is for
Organizations between permanent hires, facing a critical delivery period, or needing senior capacity without the commitment of a full-time executive role.
Outcomes
Continuity maintained, critical milestones delivered, and the organization positioned for a strong permanent hire or sustained independent operation.
Background
Career & credentials.
Career history
- 2025 – PresentPresident & Chief ConsultantVibrant Blue (Second Star to the Right Enterprises, LLC)Full-time independent consulting in PMO design, energy infrastructure, and leadership coaching. Growing Vibrant Blue from a solo practice into an umbrella incubator for experienced consulting professionals.
- 2018 – 2025Founder & ConsultantVibrant Blue (Second Star to the Right Enterprises, LLC)Side venture providing PMO consulting and project leadership advisory to utility and energy clients alongside full-time employment.
- Prior careerSenior leadership rolesUtilities, energy, and infrastructure organizations20+ years in progressively senior roles across PMO leadership, project management, regulatory strategy, and operational improvement in the utility and energy infrastructure sector.
- Board / Volunteer
Board MemberGovernance and strategic oversight for a nonprofit outdoor education organization serving youth in central Ohio, including the Conservation Easement, Facilities, and Membership committees.
Education & certifications
- MBACapital University
- BA, EconomicsThe Ohio State University
- PMP, Project Management ProfessionalProject Management Institute
- PMI-PMOCP, PMO Certified ProfessionalProject Management Institute
- Ohio Notary PublicState of Ohio
Who Andrew works with
Selected client relationships.
A few of the organizations Andrew works with directly.
High Castle Energy
Project support for a renewable energy developer, spanning permitting, interconnection, and coordination across its solar development portfolio.
Second Star Advisory
Business formation and launch support for a professional coaching firm, from structure to the infrastructure it needed to operate as a fully independent company.
Visit secondstarcoach.com → (opens in a new tab)
Professional memberships
Professional affiliations.
Get in touch
Start a conversation with Andrew.
Whether you have a specific challenge in mind or are exploring whether consulting expertise makes sense for your situation, Andrew is glad to have an initial conversation. No pressure, no obligation.