Utilities Subject Matter Expert

About the role

The Utilities Subject Matter Expert (SME) will serve as a trusted advisor to clients in the utilities industry, providing domain expertise in areas such as grid modernization, AMI/smart metering, outage management systems, work and asset management, and field management. The role involves translating business needs into functional and technical requirements, supporting solution design, implementation, and transformation programs, and leading or contributing to RFP responses, proposals, and client presentations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients in the utilities industry (electric, gas, water).
• Provide domain expertise across areas such as: Grid modernization, AMI / smart metering, OMS, Work, Asset Management, and Field Management.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical requirements.
• Support solution design, implementation, and transformation programs.
• Lead or contribute to RFP responses, proposals, and client presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, delivery, product, and sales).
• Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to internal teams.

Requirements

• To be successful in this role, candidates should have 8+ years of experience in the utilities industry.
• Strong knowledge of at least one domain: Electric utilities (preferred), Gas or water utilities.
• Experience with key platforms such as: SAP IS-U / S/4 Utilities, Oracle Utilities (CC&B, MDM, etc.), Other CIS/OMS/MDM systems.
• Proven experience in digital transformation or system implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of utility business processes and regulatory environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Consulting experience (Big 4 or similar) or prior role at a major utility.
• Experience with CGI's Open Grid 360.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of: DERMS, Advanced analytics / AI in utilities, Cybersecurity in energy systems.
• PMP, TOGAF, or similar certifications.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $70,800.00 - $156,700.00.

Schedule

Hybrid working environment.