# E$ d' b1 _9 M9 H7 KSolution Architect (IUN) ; h8 v( M _2 P. |* Q* m) ]
As a solution architect within the Energy & Utility CoC, you will be expected to:) y8 J1 F- F8 f0 t2 B
• Develop and maintain key GBS IUN assets# F% i6 {, V6 S4 h9 |$ R
• Maintain IUN sales assets: references, approaches, IBM contacts, competitive analysis ! Y& G" |5 N( \4 |8 v. @7 P3 [• Support IBM solutioning activities by providing specialist input into presentations and proposals 9 n$ ?8 @8 V! W7 ~( q• Work with local account teams, apply specific experience to building smart grid or power generation solutions for clients; q! i* L4 w4 d+ H; I( \
• Build and lead internal communities of IBM industry practitioners through conference calls, online postings and generally connecting people # y* [2 |( H9 s% ]# L$ u• Lead or contribute to the creation of an IBM points of view on specific smart grid or power generation topic & e$ A4 D1 w) M1 I) i• Define, develop and use repeatable GBS industry solutions 8 [) P$ E6 Z* ~! E4 h1 h' E• Transfer knowledge to local IBM teams through training and side-by-side engagement work# T! l" [7 Q9 g5 V }' T4 a+ v. K
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Solution architect CoC members are typically expected to have the following combination of qualifications and experience:; o0 D$ T2 n7 n( O
• An advanced degree, ideally some combination of electrical engineering, business administration and information technology ' e, W: {) r- y9 H5 _+ y• 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 ^# S8 l: f: N7 A& C! w( p, |: O
• 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 , M1 v9 b6 A% \ A. r/ J8 l• The ability to work effectively with people in other cultures and countries.' r! ?5 O5 X Y' ?4 `# r/ @
• Strong written or oral communication skills in English , X* A) o$ J8 v6 z• Proficiency in another language preferred, ideally a Western European or Chinese language. / M7 |) ~# h. F• Ability to gather and share information, connect people and build internal communities in a large global organization " G0 d, X1 Q) c9 L7 s• Experience in a client-facing consulting role is preferred $ E2 u9 n+ B2 W9 J• In-depth expertise in the application of one or more smart grid or power generation subject areas (See detailed responsibilities below) ! x: F5 L9 f3 E) A5 {" l: R• Willingness to travel extensively in various parts of the world- d/ q- J; j1 m
• Background in Grid or Power industry is highly preferred 9 R' k, d7 N, \0 e- }. |2 ^) V t2 ^% @+ x4 S7 C6 n
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Network Operations (2 x B8-9) 4 u& ~: \2 k9 ^% u" @Within the Energy & Utility CoC, work & asset management professionals are expected to: 2 a2 S. B* t( L" y• Work with local account teams, apply specific experience to building smart grid or power generation solutions for clients% d, k8 `* Q3 ]$ h* w2 e" Y9 ^& l
• Apply specific knowledge of outage management systems and network grid operations9 J; D, r# z8 ]# |0 F+ d7 F5 R
• Support IBM solutioning activities by providing specialist input into presentations and proposals 6 Q+ d' G* A9 m* \• Work with local account teams, apply specific experience to building smart grid or power generation solutions for clients4 S- J/ J7 l3 ?& V* {7 S
• Build and lead internal communities of IBM industry practitioners through conference calls, online postings and generally connecting people 9 q l* T# s! [0 P: I• Lead or contribute to the creation of an IBM points of view on specific smart grid or power generation topic h( N8 @- b6 t• Define, develop and use repeatable GBS industry solutions 4 L, V# c4 ^- L! ~3 L0 a6 {5 h• Transfer knowledge to local IBM teams through training and side-by-side engagement work' W4 q3 p; O4 u$ e. w+ v6 C& Y
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Solution architect CoC members are typically expected to have the following combination of qualifications and experience: ( i V6 W1 D" W3 M1 ]• An advanced degree, ideally some combination of electrical engineering, business administration and information technology 3 G1 K' J6 m( W0 S" U• 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., k' Y1 m! Q' P. X; P8 n
• 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( o5 a* C; ]4 [
• The ability to work effectively with people in other cultures and countries. " r5 V2 O+ G( w! M/ C+ e; d9 v• Strong written or oral communication skills in English / a" _* j( m2 i5 A, D: L
• Proficiency in another language preferred, ideally a Western European or Chinese language.3 f7 Z% u" N% l( y3 I' f3 t) r
• Ability to gather and share information, connect people and build internal communities in a large global organization ( r- ^& t) o' a. s5 `8 T• Experience in a client-facing consulting role is preferred 5 _9 _: n% r$ v' j4 }5 v
• In-depth expertise in the application of one or more smart grid or power generation subject areas 6 v | E, s" Q• Willingness to travel extensively in various parts of the world + I3 `* G p% {# k 6 i+ i( M' p r# h5 l5 K+ y* N" B- h+ g1 q" z u! Q
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Job Description r, d% L* a/ f1 a% G% u
Key responsibilities may include:* e, @" W U3 m( |+ l% H5 {
• Shaping and leading programs that translate process application and/or integration shortfalls into transformation programs/projects0 }3 d0 U4 e: E; {8 d4 q
• Articulating application and integration strategy and thought leadership for business solutions, B% j* G& g4 m3 D K
• Envisioning new and innovative approaches and predicting probable business outcomes; t4 l! P- W2 n" U: e
• Establishing total cost of ownership metrics for actual impacts of application implementation2 s: v0 U2 c: J6 i
• Influencing client direction based on application design and architecture $ k7 p& Q8 s% K• Defining solution architecture/ e4 v. ^& {9 {+ a0 ]
• Shaping and leading large-scale application design and architecture activities: R# f; p# I4 s. z9 e& F: u
• Establishing acceptance of designs with client executives 5 J1 d) T8 A$ H! x8 Z' j• Translating and conveying impact of process and system changes to bottom line 3 V8 _7 r0 P+ P* ^$ o• Shaping and leading large scale application build, test, and deploy activities 9 j& f4 r0 M5 \1 n2 T: j• Assessing and managing risk and issues throughout all aspects of the application implementation 9 K; \/ J+ T% _• Cultivating client relationships and driving revenue acquisition 6 Q' G2 d3 B/ K. C0 b9 d• Driving recruiting activities for geography / m& R" j, y5 D' W, g, C* ]+ U• Counseling junior team members6 C' u( ?" Q8 [" V% y3 L- T c2 H; }5 Z
• Ability to meet travel requirements, when applicable4 T5 x. T# d) O, d3 Q2 _
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Professional Skill Requirements$ q8 ^5 k4 |2 v4 H! j
• Experienced in power transmission and distribution management related business % G3 x3 j% ^$ d8 |' } R2 j9 Y, b+ w• Knowledge of EMS, DMS, OMS, SCADA system functionality0 E, ]( M- _% z
• Consulting or SI experiences in related fields is definitely a plus ( L2 b4 O7 |/ `- q6 t! ^• 8 – 10 years Utility industry experiences 8 ?! G, u5 Q w. z, Y* M• Major in power system automation, electrical engineering is definitely a plus / T6 X/ D' s! B6 [- j% X' ^• Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment0 [1 v9 M% H, H* N% m, l0 Q2 @' o, t
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment" a& v2 g; ~ E8 T( M
• Desire to work in an information systems environment . }% L- f7 u. S, z' b& F, {• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills ! c, [% J7 s* E$ h7 {• Excellent leadership and management skills