Principal Consultant, Asset Management Systems SME - Asset Performance Management

Principal Consultant, Asset Management Systems SME - Asset Performance Management

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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.

The Opportunity Black & Veatch is seeking an exceptional professional to join our Infrastructure Advisory organization as a Principal, Asset Management Systems SME Asset Performance Management. Black & Veatch's Infrastructure Advisory organization provides strategic and digital transformation consulting services to the power, energy, water, wastewater, local government, oil & gas sectors. We have an immediate need for a professional with Business Development capabilities and functional / technical industry expertise and experience with Asset Performance Management.

As the Principal, Asset Management Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Asset Performance Management, you will contribute to identifying Enterprise Asset Management client opportunities and proposing of Black & Veatch services. You will function in a lead role in the delivery of Asset Performance Management (APM) projects and manage the client engagement while developing, documenting, and implementing new offerings and solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead business development efforts for Black & Veatch's Asset Management Systems APM offerings for Electric, Gas, Water, Wastewater & Local Government Clients.
• Ability to articulate the business case for the implementation of Black & Veatch's Asset Management Systems APM offerings for Electric, Gas, Water, Wastewater & Local Government Clients
• Use personal network to identify potential clients for Black & Veatch's Asset Management Systems offerings.
• Manage Asset Performance Management projects and engagements.
• Define and lead the architectural strategy for Asset Performance Management with applications such as ABB, GE Vernova, IBM Maximo and DNV Cascade
• Oversee system integrations with Asset Performance Management solutions and third-party platforms.
• Evaluate emerging technologies applicable to Asset Performance Management
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate functional needs into technical architecture and integration plans.
• Manage client expectations within defined scope of engagement.
• Assist Black & Veatch in enhancing existing offerings.
• Collaborate with Black & Veatch Teams to create new offerings.
• Develop, present, and defend conclusions, recommendations, and implementation plans.
• Recommend appropriate resources based on the phases of an engagement.
• Delegate and manage work to assigned team members.
• Transfer capabilities, and skills to improve others' knowledge and skill levels.
• Enhance established working relationships with team members and management from within the client's organization.
• Contribute to engagement quality reviews.
• Establish best practices for configuration, customization, and data governance.
• Guide development teams in implementing architectural standards and frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and performance standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience with Asset Performance Management
• 5+ years of experience with one of more APM solutions such as ABB, GE Vernova, IBM Maximo and DNV Cascade.
• Strong understanding of asset management systems and cloud infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Industry knowledge in Generation, Transmission, Distribution across electric, gas and water utilities
• Knowledge of the principles of Asset Management.
• Experience providing advisory services in the functional areas of Asset Management and Asset Performance Management
• Ability to communicate across organizational boundaries and organizational levels.
• Experience with the architecture and functional capabilities of solutions
• Background in utilities or public sector implementations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience
• Has managed significant engagements
• 10+ years 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.

Certifications Certifications related to area of expertise, where applicable preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Travel up to 50%

Salary Plan CST: Consulting Job Grade 018