EAM Solution Architect
Date: Dec 18, 2024
Location: South Plainfield, NJ, US
Company: PSEG
Requisition: 80638
PSEG Company: PSEG Services Corp.
Salary Range: $ 114,500 - $ 188,100
Incentive: PIP 15%
Work Location Category: Hybrid
PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories: onsite roles, hybrid roles that are a blend of onsite and remote work, remote local roles that are primarily home-based but require some level of purpose-driven in-person interaction and living within a commutable distance, and remote non-local roles that can be effectively performed remotely with the ability to work in approved states.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year.
PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.
Job Summary
This position is a direct report to the Technology Group Product Manager. The Principal Technology Solution Architect is responsible for the design of technology solutions in support of core business functions by evaluating end user needs, client goals, budgets and existing applications to define system requirements and technical standards.
Job Responsibilities
•Align and support with strategic direction of broader IT organization and the Utility Operational Technology Product Portfolio. Provide insight to the strategic vision/plans/roadmap and identify key innovative technologies and product enhancements that improves customer experience and simplify current landscape.
•Provide leadership, oversight and guidance on application design and development, serving as an expert on technical capabilities. Provide vision; define system and application architecture, problem anticipation and problem solving ability across the landscape.
•Responsible for developing solution architecture framework to support product solutions for core business functions, ensuring alignment with other products as well as the overall IT enterprise.
•Design, document and maintain system processes, report on common sources of technical issues or questions and make recommendations to product team
•Establish a deep understanding of our customers’ business practices and technical needs and communicating key insights and findings to product team
•Provide deep software/hardware technical architecture expertise to ensure proper solution design.
•Responsible for establishing strong partnerships with vendors with clear expectations. This includes negotiating agreements, establishing service level agreements, and ensuring contracts are in place to support the product needs.
•Facilitate and coordinate external benchmarking/best practice efforts and relationships with other business organizations
•Maintain documentation, develop and comply with standards of OT Systems
Job Specific Qualifications
Required:
•Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business or a related field
•5+ years relevant experience within the information technology field or an industry with reliance on technical expertise.
•5+ years solution architecture experience with proven experience designing solutions for core business functions pertaining to Utility Industry
•5+ years of experience with designing software & hardware solutions used in large enterprises including New Technologies such as, Enterprise Asset Management), Analytics/Big Data, On-Premise, Cloud, SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS solutions
•Must possess demonstrated leadership skills and managing multidisciplinary teams. (This role may have direct reports)
•Proven experience in leveraging technology to improve Utility KPIs and reduce OM expenses
•Proficient in Python, .NET, Ruby, SSIS, Java
•Experience in a team lead role through projects and product enhancements
•Proactively identify key features, capabilities and areas of improvements needed within the products
•Critical Business Application and System Support (On Call Rotation and Storm Support)
•Proven experience with supporting large sized complex projects addressing issues & concerns to ensure project meet IT & business goals
•Strong experience with aligning project solutions to overall OT architecture
•4+ years proven experience supporting and coaching other solution architects / team members
•Work and communicate with a wide range of people – peers, vendors, staff members, broader functional and business leadership, and others. Consistently demonstrate professional, positive, and approachable attitude, demeanor and discretion
•Ability to proactively communicate technical topics in a clear, succinct, and relevant way.
•Demonstrated ability to perform assigned work proficiently.
•Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with external constituent groups and customers.
Desired:
•Advanced degree, e.g. Masters of Information Technology
•Electric Utility Operations/Planning Experience
•EAM Platform Experience (IBM Maximo, SAP 4HANA, ect)
•Discipline Certifications (i.e. Technical certifications, AWS, Microsoft)
•Strong leadership and influence skills. Ability to work through issues independently with successful outcomes
•Excellent teamwork, facilitation, relationship building, and negotiation skills.
•Cyber Security Certification
•Automation Experience
Minimum Years of Experience
Education
Certifications
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As an employee of PSEG you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
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