Consulting Manager (ADMS/DERMS/OT)

About the role

Black & Veatch is seeking an exceptional professional to join our Infrastructure Advisory organization as a Manager – Consulting to provide expertise around ADMS-OMS implementation and other related utility OT projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage client engagement for complex, transformational programs in advanced distribution infrastructure
• Support and lead development of business and technical strategy, business case and implementation plan for ADMS implementation
• Lead client interviews and facilitate engagement among stakeholders in understanding ADMS functions, architecture, and infrastructure
• Work with clients to document and/or discover current and future states business processes
• Provide functional and technical expertise in various aspects of Digital Grid, Operational Technology, and ADMS/DERMS
• Perform and manage technical project work such as developing solution concepts, review of vendors’ design documents, requirements traceability
• Support business requirements definition, request for proposal development; identify opportunities to bring proposals to clients and support business development efforts
• Support proposal evaluation, selection process, statement of work development and vendor contract negotiation
• Lead and/or participate in system testing
• Support development of project plans, key milestones, and project control structure
• Transfer knowledge, capabilities, and skills to improve others’ knowledge and skill levels
• Bring strong verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles and negotiate resolutions to complex problems
• Be a change advocate and overcoming barriers to change for our clients and team members, navigate/resolve unforeseen challenges, effectively balancing scope, schedule, resources, and quality
• Manage meetings with defined agendas, effective group participation, time management, and action items tracking; ensure team members follow meeting protocols
• Create and/or support publication of thought leadership in areas of Digital Grid, Operational Technologies, and ADMS

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in business and technology consulting, relevant product management, and/or project implementation services as part of an OT vendor team
• Extensive Knowledge of Electric utilities operations functions and associated processes
• Actively participated in at least two ADMS projects with technical domain experience
• Hands-on experience in ADMS or other OT solutions
• Familiarity with major industry trends and OT/ADMS/DERMS vendor solutions
• Master’s degree in Information Technology or Engineering
• 2+ years of experience with electric utility control systems operations or maintenance
• Actively participated in at least two ADMS projects through the complete lifecycle including requirements development, design, systems integration & implementation and testing
• Knowledge of or direct experience with Grid Management & Modernization Solutions Deployment (e.g. Grid Modernization Technologies, Advanced Distribution Management System, Distributed Energy Resource Management System, Automated Metering Infrastructure) and/or Utility IT Transformation (Enterprise Asset Management, Work Management, Customer Information Systems, ERP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience
• 7+ years experience in a business/consulting environment

Management Responsibilities

• Manage technical project work such as developing solution concepts, review of vendors’ design documents, requirements traceability
• Contribute to the business development process as a subject matter expert (SME)
• Create and/or support publication of thought leadership in areas of Digital Grid, Operational Technologies, and ADMS

Benefits

Black & Veatch offers a comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, and vision insurances, disability, a robust wellness program, flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. Additional benefits include a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, and a voluntary legal plan. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

Company

Black & Veatch is a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.