! L6 ?2 ~5 |6 I' Y _Solution Architect (IUN) ) x% n4 z# o# L& d: YAs a solution architect within the Energy & Utility CoC, you will be expected to:" \. h1 n5 h$ A( H, V" g
• Develop and maintain key GBS IUN assets ; x/ A. A8 H% K! j# V& `; l0 S3 \• Maintain IUN sales assets: references, approaches, IBM contacts, competitive analysis - g5 Z) U" F2 _! |+ Q/ L• Support IBM solutioning activities by providing specialist input into presentations and proposals5 M+ v5 B; ?" j1 h5 K) D
• Work with local account teams, apply specific experience to building smart grid or power generation solutions for clients N; f) e% r* | O" h) k! R• Build and lead internal communities of IBM industry practitioners through conference calls, online postings and generally connecting people . T- `1 @+ o3 N$ k9 r• Lead or contribute to the creation of an IBM points of view on specific smart grid or power generation topic5 S9 `4 {+ W# @4 S. k. W
• Define, develop and use repeatable GBS industry solutions 9 \0 s) v J9 m J
• Transfer knowledge to local IBM teams through training and side-by-side engagement work ! M/ q S% d) }6 o4 u5 |. X* p% ]0 @/ R' g" E% v. B e- ?0 H
Solution architect CoC members are typically expected to have the following combination of qualifications and experience:; C4 k+ x" Z. i
• An advanced degree, ideally some combination of electrical engineering, business administration and information technology ! Q' v9 F/ m& Y9 }0 \+ `) }2 m• 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.4 k* T9 s* {' E. s+ {
• 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 advancements7 o6 k" O$ u7 X( J
• The ability to work effectively with people in other cultures and countries. 2 J: r5 P! u; S, ~; J. y• Strong written or oral communication skills in English ) v3 R: ~0 f* h• Proficiency in another language preferred, ideally a Western European or Chinese language.! C/ R" U7 C2 @
• Ability to gather and share information, connect people and build internal communities in a large global organization 7 `3 t" E k' l# t/ x+ X- }• Experience in a client-facing consulting role is preferred ) P9 a8 d$ g F2 \* Y$ b8 g6 f• In-depth expertise in the application of one or more smart grid or power generation subject areas (See detailed responsibilities below) & ]& z0 y6 B7 m# @- X a; _• Willingness to travel extensively in various parts of the world / K9 M9 V7 O- u! S• Background in Grid or Power industry is highly preferred 7 @5 V- f' W8 S/ C$ g* w/ F3 O! S* _! K5 H5 {
& \7 V# W4 Z. p; u$ c. D \' a4 v + w3 T+ F. J+ V Z3 X2 KNetwork Operations (2 x B8-9) " U# Q: F9 L9 s. e1 H9 mWithin the Energy & Utility CoC, work & asset management professionals are expected to: 2 B0 \: C: G6 n' C• Work with local account teams, apply specific experience to building smart grid or power generation solutions for clients; _% |" l: g* F5 k& ?4 v; x
• Apply specific knowledge of outage management systems and network grid operations . L, _- D7 b* V4 I+ i" M• Support IBM solutioning activities by providing specialist input into presentations and proposals : z7 @7 _* E# R; n• Work with local account teams, apply specific experience to building smart grid or power generation solutions for clients ! H3 E# z: c& E A# ?• Build and lead internal communities of IBM industry practitioners through conference calls, online postings and generally connecting people$ o3 f5 y6 Z" l0 W5 v' s W
• Lead or contribute to the creation of an IBM points of view on specific smart grid or power generation topic5 t2 o7 R0 J& c; |- t; U
• Define, develop and use repeatable GBS industry solutions ; r' p2 p# e- W0 @• Transfer knowledge to local IBM teams through training and side-by-side engagement work - I9 E% m( \9 P0 Q( e 7 G/ Q8 Y4 h$ Q3 L" ~Solution architect CoC members are typically expected to have the following combination of qualifications and experience:3 C4 X5 [6 e% b5 D; h
• An advanced degree, ideally some combination of electrical engineering, business administration and information technology ' A. K- x7 `! P0 }$ G2 N; r$ p" n 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.( E( r6 H4 p1 a( s7 P
• 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 advancements6 L, v1 P: T& |% w+ Y
• The ability to work effectively with people in other cultures and countries. 7 G# m7 F/ C7 J$ i9 N( d• Strong written or oral communication skills in English 9 Z5 y; b) h5 I
• Proficiency in another language preferred, ideally a Western European or Chinese language. 6 c% h6 r# _8 N& W% H1 A• Ability to gather and share information, connect people and build internal communities in a large global organization' K# U" W% v8 B' d
• Experience in a client-facing consulting role is preferred * L4 b: ]# X6 F% C( ]: k' {
• In-depth expertise in the application of one or more smart grid or power generation subject areas 7 r3 G9 o' T) X7 ^+ B- Z8 L• Willingness to travel extensively in various parts of the world : w* H: k9 A; j/ V" v8 S9 _5 B- l6 Q/ C8 u: T6 d# H4 z7 P7 v
, }) @( L; p5 P2 [ S4 F 0 H# b% E8 d( H# H8 I# _) SJob Description: _ r3 `3 D$ ^, e# o
Key responsibilities may include: " X$ p3 ]9 g1 \ E; Y& F7 r• Shaping and leading programs that translate process application and/or integration shortfalls into transformation programs/projects8 H& M$ o1 J: e( @' G
• Articulating application and integration strategy and thought leadership for business solutions, [0 }; {" u, Q% C
• Envisioning new and innovative approaches and predicting probable business outcomes - x6 w% Z# s8 n* ]1 ]- T• Establishing total cost of ownership metrics for actual impacts of application implementation 1 E( X8 N* ~- [, w, ^" K2 d• Influencing client direction based on application design and architecture u# j( K/ l' a. \6 {9 ?
• Defining solution architecture- `. Y( }; {6 [0 Z& ?: Z
• Shaping and leading large-scale application design and architecture activities 4 u3 S+ E+ Y: Z" s& ~4 K• Establishing acceptance of designs with client executives8 p* S$ D! L, E/ B4 d. l: V t
• Translating and conveying impact of process and system changes to bottom line A3 u0 x2 t9 a4 ], f• Shaping and leading large scale application build, test, and deploy activities " T4 `4 e+ Z9 p0 g* N9 G• Assessing and managing risk and issues throughout all aspects of the application implementation + [$ S: V% Z0 ~+ x$ r. |' ?• Cultivating client relationships and driving revenue acquisition4 T$ ?0 {0 [6 @0 {
• Driving recruiting activities for geography ) g0 d5 M4 ^. g8 r! E* C, D• Counseling junior team members ( {1 N! `% x3 d+ Z/ R I" Q( i# j• Ability to meet travel requirements, when applicable4 K# k1 {" f0 ^7 I
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Professional Skill Requirements# f# K. b; {$ A* ^" M
• Experienced in power transmission and distribution management related business 8 O+ ?: x! J9 d( K! E* U8 c• Knowledge of EMS, DMS, OMS, SCADA system functionality' e& [5 v3 d$ |# Z
• Consulting or SI experiences in related fields is definitely a plus% g6 h( G4 m% k, N. ?+ M! v) P- g
• 8 – 10 years Utility industry experiences- f, {: t o* V5 F4 i
• Major in power system automation, electrical engineering is definitely a plus 1 G! e" W, @% s/ E2 F' M
• Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment 5 Y$ i' F# x. K1 J4 q6 x9 |0 I• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment4 z$ e1 X: ~# \. s4 R
• Desire to work in an information systems environment : ?) a- {0 S5 A# P; i- B• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills* e* n/ ]2 n3 p7 l& H
• Excellent leadership and management skills