MDMS Solution Architect

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The MDMS Solution Architect (MDMS-SA) is a key resource in the solution implementation and system integration projects within the Intelligent Grid Solutions utility practice of TRC. The MDMS-SA is a customer-facing delivery expert, who is business and technology-oriented, an effective communicator, a trusted advisor, and can influence decisions. The MDMS-SA will manage the business and functional deliverables of implementation projects including facilitating workshops, designing the solution, mapping client use cases to the solution components, and ensuring the solution meets the customer's functional requirements. The MDMS-SA works closely with the Client Team, Solution Lead (SL), Project Manager (PM), and all the stakeholders to ensure that the overall MDMS solution meets the customer's needs and business objectives.

The MDMS-SA must take full ownership over the functional aspect of MDMS Implementation projects and ensure that there are no "surprises" with the proposed and implemented solutions. The MDMS-SA will act as the primary functional resource that will work closely with our software vendor partners, clients, and onshore and offshore project teams to deliver world-class solutions that solve our customers' current and future challenges.

This role might require up to 50% travel, otherwise it can be done in most locations across the US.

• Adheres to the TRC Software Implementation Delivery Methodology

• Design a new or existing MDMS Solution for Utilities.

• Understands the customer's business and provides the customer with guidance on options and recommendations from best practices.

• Assists Project Manager with scope management, project planning, milestones, work, and resource estimates.

• Provides solution leadership by promoting industry best practices.

• Guides solutions to align with customer's business objectives.

• Leads and facilitates workshops and provides strategic solution oversight and guidance to customers.

• Manages the expectations of the customer or business partner in coordination with PM.

• Aligns business requirements with product capabilities and documents any associated process or functional gaps.

• Formally present project deliverables to client project team members.

• Reviews all standard deliverable documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

• Understands customer business process and/or use cases and ensures completeness of test cases and overall testing strategy.

• Develops and documents requirements for custom development, for both integrations and support of vendor platforms, and works with the custom development team to ensure requirements are met.

• Develops and delivers end-user training, as needed.

• Manages functional scope to reduce project risk. Bring attention to out-of-scope work to PM that should be considered for change requests.

• Supports proposals and participates in all activities including estimations, proposal writing, clarifications, support of shortlist presentation, and support scope definition in contract development and negotiations.

• Experience as a Solution Architect on MDMS is a must.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• In-depth functional, technical, and utility industry knowledge with AMI and MDMS use cases, systems, integrations and solutions.

• Experience as a Solution Architect or a Tech Lead on the EnergyIP MDMS.

• Collaborative nature and willingness to share knowledge across broader team while contributing to reusable collateral.

• Mentor and develop other resources on the team.

• Manage time and priorities across multiple projects and proposal development activities.

• Ability to interact with client teams at all levels within the organization including executives and client sponsors to the end users of the system.

• Conceptualize solutions across multiple business functions, processes, and technical domains.

• Ability to influence decisions.

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Computer Science, or Management Information Technology from an accredited school or university is required.

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of Solution Architecture experience with MDMS is required. Background in the utility industry is required.

• Experience working on projects involving integration between systems, understanding SQL queries or similar, and performing data mapping and data transformation.

• Experience working with real-time systems and data connectivity is preferred.

• Experience with Webservices, XML, SOAP, RESTful, etc.

• Experience as System Integrator for complex AMI solutions

Nice to have:

• Experience with cloud technologies and microservice-based architecture.

• Experience with Business Intelligence Reporting such as Tableau, Power BI, etc.

• Experience with utility standards such as CIM 61968 / 61970, MultiSpeak

Travel:

• Might require travel Up to 50% throughout North America.

Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC's career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.