Consulting Manager (ADMS/DERMS/OT)

Consulting Manager (ADMS/DERMS/OT)

Locations: Overland Park, KS, US Charlotte, NC, US Phoenix, AZ, US Houston, TX, US Tampa, FL, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company: Black & Veatch Corporation Opportunity Type: Staff Relocation eligible: No Full time/Part time: Full-Time Project Only Hire: No Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black and Veatch Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

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. The world is changing at an unprecedented rate and that change increases the demand for innovation and efficiency to deliver solutions and services across the world's utility infrastructure. 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.

The Team The Delivery Team is a diverse group of early-to-mid career professionals with a solid foundation of utility experience and knowledge. Peers are engaged in a wide range of technical projects and encouraged to sharpen their skills to provide clients superior consulting services and continue to advance in a specialized career track. You will work with professionals in the Consulting and Digital Delivery Teams who represent a dynamic and cross-functional group of experts in strategy, data, technology, and asset management systems. Together, they deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that help clients navigate complex infrastructure challenges across diverse industries. We partner with clients to align their people, processes, technologies, and data in response to rapid industry transformation. Our work enables organizations to modernize infrastructure, optimize asset performance, enhance resilience, and achieve long-term sustainability goals. By joining this team, you'll be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and client success. You'll contribute to mission-critical projects that make a meaningful impact on communities and industries around the world.

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 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 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 Management

Individual Contributor 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