Principal Consultant, Asset Management Systems SME - Power Generation

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 Principal, Asset Management Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Power Generation. 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 Enterprise Asset Management.

As the Principal, Asset Management Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Power Generation, 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 Enterprise Asset Management projects and manage the client engagement while developing, documenting, and implementing new offerings and solutions.

While the position is eligible for multiple office locations, the preferred locations for this role are Houston, Kansas City, Phoenix, Charlotte, Tampa, Tualatin, Dallas, and Atlanta. Strong candidates in other listed locations will be considered.

The Team

Building a World of Difference…it’s more than just a tag line, it is the passion that fuels Black & Veatch’s global success. 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 Infrastructure Advisory and use your talent and expertise to impact the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts for Black & Veatch’s Asset Management Systems offerings for Power Generation & Energy Clients (Fossil, Hydro and Renewables).
• Ability to articulate the business case for the implementation of Black & Veatch’s Asset Management Systems offerings for Power Generation & Energy Clients
• Use personal network to identify potential clients for Black & Veatch’s Asset Management Systems offerings.
• Manage client projects and engagements for Power Generation & Energy Clients.
• Define and lead the architectural strategy for Enterprise Asset Management, Field Service Management, Capital Investment Planning and Portfolio & Program
• Management implementations across enterprise environments.
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions such as IBM Maximo, Oracle and IFS aligned with business requirements.
• Oversee system integrations with Asset Management applications and third-party platforms.
• Evaluate emerging technologies applicable to Power Generation & Energy Clients
• 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 Power Generation & Energy Clients
• 5+ years of experience with Asset Management solutions used by Power Generation & Energy Clients
• Strong understanding of asset management, work order systems, and cloud infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of the principles of Asset Management.
• Experience providing advisory services in the functional areas of Asset Management,
• Work Management, Field Service Management, Capital Investment Planning and Portfolio & Program Management
• Ability to communicate across organizational boundaries and organizational levels.
• Experience with the architecture and functional capabilities of Asset Management solutions used by Power Generation & Energy Clients
• 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

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

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