IFS – Electric Generation IFS Asset Management

About the role

Shape the future of utility asset management as an enterprise technology leader. At 1898 & Co. (the management and technology advisory arm of Burns & McDonnell), you will champion and scale a dual‑platform EAM practice focused on IFS Cloud and IBM Maximo solutions for utility and infrastructure clients across North America. You will partner with executive stakeholders to solve complex asset‑management, digitalization, and operational challenges, driving enterprise‑wide business transformation. Primary location: Kansas City, MO. Additional locations: Phoenix, AZ; Houston, TX; Orlando, FL; Austin, TX; Denver, CO; Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TX.

Responsibilities

• Offering Strategy & Practice Leadership – Define and execute the EAM strategy and go‑to‑market roadmap; build the brand through conference presentations, thought leadership, and industry organization involvement; create sales enablement collateral, case studies, briefings, and demos.
• Business Development & Solution Architecture – Lead executive client conversations to uncover pain points and align needs with IFS or Maximo solutions; architect winning EAM, APM, and grid operations architectures; own the pursuit (proposals, scoping, estimating, pitching); maintain and qualify a healthy pipeline with account executives.
• Delivery Execution & Quality Assurance – Provide strategic oversight and serve as a steering committee member on major EAM/APM implementations, migrations, and upgrades; lead program estimating, resource planning, and budgeting; champion and enforce QA/QC processes to meet internal and client standards.
• Team Development & Mentorship – Nurture and scale the EAM delivery team; provide leadership, technical guidance, and career instruction; recruit, mentor, and build world‑class talent; foster collaboration across internal business lines and client engagement managers; maintain compliance with company and site safety policies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, computer science, management information systems (MIS), or related field from an accredited program and 13 years of relevant experience required. Applicable years of experience may be substituted for degree requirement. Excellent business acumen with proven success managing consulting engagements. Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly and efficiently interpret large data sets. Ability to uncover customer needs, develop recommendations and deliver them persuasively. Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem solving skills