IFS – Electric Generation IFS Asset Management

About the role

Shape the future of utility asset management as an enterprise technology leader. You will build, lead, and scale a premier consulting practice focused on IFS Cloud and IBM Maximo solutions for utility and infrastructure clients across North America. Acting as a visionary leader for the EAM practice, you will partner with executive stakeholders at leading utilities to solve complex asset management, digitalization, and operational challenges, driving enterprise‑wide business transformation beyond standard implementation.

Responsibilities

• Offering Strategy & Practice Leadership: Own and execute the strategic vision and go‑to‑market roadmap for EAM and APM services leveraging IFS and IBM Maximo partnerships; build the brand through conference presentations, thought leadership, and industry organization involvement; develop sales enablement collateral, case studies, and demonstrations.
• 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 meeting business, safety, and regulatory requirements; own the pursuit by creating proposals, defining scope, estimating effort, and pitching to client leadership; manage 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 to ensure on‑time, on‑budget, high‑quality delivery; champion QA/QC processes adhering to internal consulting standards and client technical specifications.
• Team Development & Mentorship: Nurture and scale the team by providing leadership, technical guidance, and career instruction; recruit, mentor, and build a world‑class EAM delivery practice; foster collaboration across internal business lines and client engagement managers; maintain compliance with company and site safety policies.

Requirements

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. Strong understanding of financial concepts. Excellent planning and analytical skills. Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.

Skills

• Minimum of 13 years of professional experience, including 5 years of experience identifying, architecting, and implementing enterprise technology solutions.
• Deep hands‑on experience and architectural understanding of IBM Maximo and/or IFS Cloud Enterprise Asset Management platforms.
• Solid understanding of operations, business processes, and regulatory frameworks within the North American electric utility space (generation, transmission, and/or distribution).
• Proven success managing complex technology consulting engagements, leading design workshops, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
• Stellar oral and written communication skills with a proven track record of distilling highly complex technical concepts into clear, value‑driven business language for executive audiences.
• Proficiency in both IFS Cloud and IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS), including their respective Asset Performance Management (APM), Mobile Work Management, and scheduling components.
• Experience integrating EAM systems with adjacent utility platforms (e.g., GIS, ADMS, CIS, ERP, and IoT/OT data streams).
• Strong financial acumen, including an understanding of utility capital/O&M budgeting, software licensing structures, and ROI modeling for digital transformations.
• Background in technology product management, platform deployment, or SaaS go‑to‑market strategies.

Benefits

Employee‑owned culture: 100% employee‑owned firm; success is directly tied to your growth and ownership. Impactful work on some of the largest, most critical energy transition and digitalization challenges facing infrastructure globally. Career runway: as the owner of the EAM practice you have a direct path to build a team, expand your scope, and grow your career with unmatched autonomy. Extensive benefits package includes insurance, disability, time off, and wellness programs. Eligible employees participate in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to the 401(k) retirement program.

Pay

$180,000.00‑$330,