Grid Systems – Sr. Consultant

1898 & Co. is seeking a Grid Systems - Senior Consultant in either Kansas City, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Orlando, Austin, Pheonix, or Denver to utilize their extensive knowledge associated with enterprise-wide technology to support clients in implementing system-wide digital platforms. This position will lead a variety of implementations associated with asset and work management systems, capital project delivery and project control systems, as well as industry-specific systems such as grid management systems or meter data management systems. The Grid Systems - Senior Consultant will assist with business development efforts by supporting project pursuits and helping to develop new business opportunities.

• Lead implementation of enterprise systems solutions while supporting and collaborating with both internal and external project teams.
• Lead development and design of technical implementation.
• Provide technical leadership for enterprise-wide approaches for digitizing business capabilities.
• Support the development of technical specifications, and project approaches, and develop project cost estimates and project schedules.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control of deliverables to adhere to client and project requirements.
• Support the development of enterprise system needs, requirements, and implementation of improved business processes.
• Maintain effective relationships with existing and potential clients, customers, and contractors to develop business.
• Demonstrate industry knowledge and its relevance to the application of enterprise systems.
• Leverage domain knowledge when working with cross-divisional teams.
• Provide leadership and direction for implementation teams during delivery stages specific to enterprise system technology.
• Manage innovation initiatives through research, vetting, and qualifying technology in support of new enterprise system technology.
• Manage the execution of projects from initiation to completion through requirements gathering, application and business process inputs, and deliverable preparation.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering, or related field from an accredited program and 7 years of relevant experience required.
• Excellent enterprise system implementation skills.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Ability to independently solve difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines and to be effective in on-site work environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, including identification of critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met.
• Ability to focus on the big picture to effectively and efficiently provide services that meet client needs, while also having the ability to identify and analyze details that are critical to project outcomes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT).