Description : TOP THINGS :
- Utility exp – Asset Management and Work Management
- SAP EAM
- experience with Electric Substation asset management
- experience with Electric Substation engineering tools & technology (CAD and Design tool)
- experience with Electric distribution work management
- working knowledge of estimating
- working knowledge of estimating tools (i.e. EES)
- working knowledge of joint pole assets, activities & technology
Required functional experience :
Ability to engage and collaborate with IT and business leadership. Demonstrates thought leadership in area of expertiseClear and concise communications skillsInfluence outcomes through expertise and analysisExcellent stakeholder interaction; collaborative, able to work cross-functionally; possessing the ability to forge relationships and partner effectivelyCustomer focus; Able to engage and influence partners to develop the best solutionsOwn the outcome; Able to manage expectations; strive for overall IT success; take the initiative; administrative excellence;Great insights and judgment skills; courage to share unpopular viewpoints; comfort with ambiguity Ability to apply multi-disciplinary approach to develop best-of-breed portfolio solutionsDesired education and certificationsBA / BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related fieldArchitecture Certification (TOGAF, Zachman, DODAF, etc)Security Certification (CISSP, etc) (depending upon specific role)IT Delivery Certification (ITILv3, etc) (depending upon specific role)Additional desired experience :Experience with SAP SaaS applications, e.g. Ariba, HANA, SuccessFactors, Material Management, Supply ChainRequired technical experience :
Process design, information modeling and / or system solution architecture development with project or portfolio focus in at least one of the following : SAP WM / EAM Application Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Information Architecture, Data Management, Security, or InfrastructureExtensive experience designing and architecting complex SAP solutions with one or more of the following SAP modules : Supply Chain Management (SCM), Project Systems (PS), Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Environmental Health and Safety(EH&S), Work Management(WM),Material Management(MM), Asset Management (EAM), or Plant Maintenance (PM). Experience with Production Planning (PP) and Sales and Distribution (SD) would also be helpful.Supply Chain Management (SCM), Project Systems (PS), Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Environmental Health and Safety(EH&S), Management(MMOperational support for applications, systems, or infrastructureExperience with enterprise architecture toolsExperience providing direction to design and engineering staffExperience providing direction to one or more architectsThe Solution Architecture (SA) / Tech Lead leads all technical aspects of multiple Information Technology projects. The Solution Architect uses expertise in multiple technical areas to document the technology solutions that meet the business needs of Client. The technical documents ensure requirements are met in an efficient, sustainable, and adaptable manner. The Solutions Architect operates across organizational and computing areas driving efficient, standards-based architecture supporting Client business goals.
The Solutions Architect delivers solution blueprints that include the conceptual, logical, and physical layers of the process, application, information, integration, security, and infrastructure views of the architecture. Partnering with Project and Program Managers, the Solutions Architect is the primary technical decision makers on projects. Overall risk mitigation and total cost of ownership are managed from an enterprise standpoint. Senior Solution Architects have accountability and responsibility for solutions that are of complex scope and with significant risk and high impact across multiple functions. They work autonomously. They address complex problems that span functions and may manage the technical aspects of projects or initiatives that are high complexity and risk. They provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to non-architect technical staff of lesser experience.
Roles and responsibilities :
Solution Design and Road mapping : Works in partnership with a project manager to orchestrate the architecture design and is accountable for the overall technical quality of solutions. Follows the IT Methodology, producing, contributing to, and providing signoffs on deliverables as defined.Future State Planning and Road mapping : Works with Business Architects and Technology Architects to contribute to planning and road mapping activities.Standards and Governance : Participates in the governance processes as defined by the Client architecture practice.Capabilities Assessment and Technology Oversight : Partners with the Technical Architects in the health evaluation of the technology within the architect’s focus area and assists in the development of improvement plans for their area of focusArchitecture Practice : Follows the Client Architecture Practice. Leads communities within the practice. Mentors other architects.Required industry experience :10 years in IT7 years of solution architecture and project implementation experience, including heavy use of SAP WM, EAM, PM, MM and / or PP modules.Expert in the solution architecture discipline, processes, concepts and best practicesOnly those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.
