Consulting Manager (ADMS/DERMS/OT)

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Location: Overland Park, KS, US; Charlotte, NC, US; Phoenix, AZ, US; Houston, TX, US; Tampa, FL, US Opportunity Type: Staff Project Only Hire: No The Opportunity 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. Join Black & Veatch’s growing Infrastructure Advisory business and use your talents and expertise to deliver innovative solutions that drive measurable results for our clients, with the opportunity to grow your skills, expand your professional network, and shape a rewarding career path aligned with your aspirations. Key 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 overcome 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 Develop professional-quality work products at each stage of the project management lifecycle, leveraging and adding to existing Black & Veatch delivery templates, processes, and artifacts for project management and solution delivery 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 Preferred 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) Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience 7+ years experience in a business/consulting environment All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Work Environment/Physical Demands Ability to travel up to 50%; typical travel up to 25% Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Salary Plan CST: Consulting Job Grade 017 Black & Veatch endeavors to make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned. 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