Andrew Johnson

Vibrant Blue — Principal

Andrew Johnson

President & Chief Consultant

With more than 20 years of experience in PMO design, project leadership, and energy infrastructure, Andrew 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.

Click any area to see what is involved, how Andrew approaches it, who it is 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 is not 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 sessions, 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 embrace process as an enabler, and organizations that sustain performance 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 requiring 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 not 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 -- establishing 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

Operational cost reduction, improved on-time delivery, and a performance management discipline that leadership owns and sustains independently.

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 – Present
President & Chief Consultant
Vibrant Blue (Second Star to the Right Enterprises, LLC)
Full-time independent consulting in PMO design, energy infrastructure, and leadership coaching. Transitioning Vibrant Blue from solo practice to umbrella incubator for experienced consulting professionals.
2018 – 2025
Founder & Consultant
Vibrant Blue (Second Star to the Right Enterprises, LLC)
Side venture providing PMO consulting and project leadership advisory to utilities and energy clients while maintaining parallel employment.
Prior career
Senior leadership roles
Utilities, energy, and infrastructure organizations
20+ 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 Member
Camp Wyandot
Governance and strategic oversight for a nonprofit outdoor education organization serving youth in central Ohio.

Education & certifications

  • MBACapital University
  • BA, EconomicsThe Ohio State University
  • PMP – Project Management ProfessionalProject Management Institute
  • PMO Certified ProfessionalProject Management Institute
  • Ohio Notary PublicState of Ohio
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.