) [( R$ V. \. O9 V* V2 HSolution Architect (IUN) : s; Z" A7 T# A% W* IAs a solution architect within the Energy & Utility CoC, you will be expected to: ! ]% O0 `, V7 z/ q- h0 s" j• Develop and maintain key GBS IUN assets 5 Z4 S( N( f. I" d• Maintain IUN sales assets: references, approaches, IBM contacts, competitive analysis 9 \: Q+ q! [+ g3 {1 @$ H4 }% t
• Support IBM solutioning activities by providing specialist input into presentations and proposals ) |7 n3 Q5 |, U" u9 a• Work with local account teams, apply specific experience to building smart grid or power generation solutions for clients 7 R" i! W. G# N6 s% U• Build and lead internal communities of IBM industry practitioners through conference calls, online postings and generally connecting people 7 G0 v: u/ }1 X# B3 X! B+ [1 `• Lead or contribute to the creation of an IBM points of view on specific smart grid or power generation topic " f0 K; g6 E: Y# {% q• Define, develop and use repeatable GBS industry solutions , p. H( ]& F8 s* ~" v
• Transfer knowledge to local IBM teams through training and side-by-side engagement work 6 c! v" s% o3 x& A! y/ W( [" ]6 o. }0 ` |
Solution architect CoC members are typically expected to have the following combination of qualifications and experience:# g s7 `! W: n, _- Y
• An advanced degree, ideally some combination of electrical engineering, business administration and information technology + b* s: |# ~; s- B+ e) V( W: G• Considerable experience with the energy utility industry (electricity/gas distribution or electricity generation), typically gained through employment with a utility and/or several years of consulting, software or others services to the industry. $ p% n6 Z# z+ T" Q' j• Specific skills and experience in one or more aspects of smart grid, smart metering or optimization of power generation, with a demonstrated ability to remain at the leading edge of utility and technology advancements% {- b5 ^/ i1 h& @( G
• The ability to work effectively with people in other cultures and countries. 3 w* E p" _+ `. W! M/ @• Strong written or oral communication skills in English 3 F. G& P, P: q5 `. T6 z1 j
• Proficiency in another language preferred, ideally a Western European or Chinese language. & Q7 }9 W5 @* M9 S |• Ability to gather and share information, connect people and build internal communities in a large global organization ) N5 }0 I7 I; F8 u4 h; N) X# A• Experience in a client-facing consulting role is preferred / B. i$ S5 i9 {, | p' F9 l4 ~• In-depth expertise in the application of one or more smart grid or power generation subject areas (See detailed responsibilities below) 4 S5 k6 C( E3 w1 P+ C+ u' B• Willingness to travel extensively in various parts of the world ; m) {) k1 O& T2 [• Background in Grid or Power industry is highly preferred% {4 K8 E5 }% d) _- [ z
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Within the Energy & Utility CoC, work & asset management professionals are expected to:5 i' d% `; a+ D* o
• Work with local account teams, apply specific experience to building smart grid or power generation solutions for clients R8 \6 P/ v2 s5 L
• Apply specific knowledge of outage management systems and network grid operations1 H$ ]$ Q: t' ?" O" L9 l
• Support IBM solutioning activities by providing specialist input into presentations and proposals, t! i- J& C9 B
• Work with local account teams, apply specific experience to building smart grid or power generation solutions for clients8 }/ o5 {1 M5 K: [& p8 I3 `
• Build and lead internal communities of IBM industry practitioners through conference calls, online postings and generally connecting people0 T+ K2 z9 N' d& r4 u8 @
• Lead or contribute to the creation of an IBM points of view on specific smart grid or power generation topic# `$ y3 `+ W: ~ {
• Define, develop and use repeatable GBS industry solutions 4 d5 [8 f( w' i1 |; Z
• Transfer knowledge to local IBM teams through training and side-by-side engagement work + S( j& q. m# [2 W0 J9 q6 N; F) o, }; o, d# `: _7 b1 e
Solution architect CoC members are typically expected to have the following combination of qualifications and experience:# ?* i$ P$ S6 s% ]6 D) |
• An advanced degree, ideally some combination of electrical engineering, business administration and information technology # H! D8 M2 H/ E8 _6 o• Considerable experience with the energy utility industry (electricity/gas distribution or electricity generation), typically gained through employment with a utility and/or several years of consulting, software or others services to the industry. ' ]1 I i, v) p3 k3 j• Specific skills and experience in one or more aspects of smart grid, smart metering or optimization of power generation, with a demonstrated ability to remain at the leading edge of utility and technology advancements( _3 E# S# G2 m! w% k& L) X& z
• The ability to work effectively with people in other cultures and countries.( Q& a# M/ O+ h$ K
• Strong written or oral communication skills in English 6 n2 q7 U; A, P- g: M; l' i& ]
• Proficiency in another language preferred, ideally a Western European or Chinese language.0 F0 k( }8 Y2 \: D2 b4 h* n2 V
• Ability to gather and share information, connect people and build internal communities in a large global organization ' Q1 P; i) g( k1 x& X• Experience in a client-facing consulting role is preferred ) K7 x/ D0 Q" n6 y h+ U
• In-depth expertise in the application of one or more smart grid or power generation subject areas ( s0 F* \6 |& c* G# ?
• Willingness to travel extensively in various parts of the world- |2 P# n% A4 |$ Q K8 l8 p
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Job Description7 Y2 W+ h8 I' ^/ t% e) H
Key responsibilities may include: + v A- P0 ]3 g• Shaping and leading programs that translate process application and/or integration shortfalls into transformation programs/projects ; U( Y) `* m! a' H$ ]3 W9 x. R% @• Articulating application and integration strategy and thought leadership for business solutions7 t' o# N+ u: ~8 o; H. F; A. d
• Envisioning new and innovative approaches and predicting probable business outcomes / M( [* N! G4 ~& G6 g8 a8 U/ Q• Establishing total cost of ownership metrics for actual impacts of application implementation. E7 P" C0 f! z
• Influencing client direction based on application design and architecture$ q- z+ ?/ t5 ]: ]6 d
• Defining solution architecture / m2 X( {6 S: p5 f7 s, v+ I( Y• Shaping and leading large-scale application design and architecture activities + o/ |$ F' ]) n5 c• Establishing acceptance of designs with client executives% ~; o: }/ \8 y( E
• Translating and conveying impact of process and system changes to bottom line9 Z+ \# A: R3 z8 u B
• Shaping and leading large scale application build, test, and deploy activities7 `3 f7 Y7 z8 R/ `) B! }
• Assessing and managing risk and issues throughout all aspects of the application implementation2 h$ n# Q/ }. G' q/ c- f
• Cultivating client relationships and driving revenue acquisition - |' {( v$ s- w& }. ^$ n! K• Driving recruiting activities for geography M5 U! [, q* q W$ a• Counseling junior team members : e' P @/ U& c/ N6 W6 a7 s• Ability to meet travel requirements, when applicable' L2 J2 a. a* o% G/ U, U' r
# c$ q. ^' o3 H3 r7 \Professional Skill Requirements ! ^, w' u& Z/ a) {• Experienced in power transmission and distribution management related business 3 i! q- t7 N3 S6 h8 E3 E
• Knowledge of EMS, DMS, OMS, SCADA system functionality % Y( f3 a6 I/ f; a& Q7 R, b/ [• Consulting or SI experiences in related fields is definitely a plus1 t8 b7 {0 D3 F; R4 `
• 8 – 10 years Utility industry experiences 7 g& Q0 |* _- n4 e4 B1 m• Major in power system automation, electrical engineering is definitely a plus + ?2 W7 x! E! Z0 W7 \
• Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment5 [0 |% B9 X# W% q4 C0 E' h8 {
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment - m, [& }" F) R9 G" {, A• Desire to work in an information systems environment - k% x/ k5 B& ^4 A* l1 }* l1 ^$ B) e• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills& F( u% B0 b1 d0 v
• Excellent leadership and management skills