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Were looking for SMRs at Manager/Senior rank with expertise in Business Analysis/ Operational Technology/Control Systems (ADMS, OMS, DERMS, AMI, SCADA) to join the P&U Sector group of GDS Consulting Team . This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of a new service offering. Your key responsibilities Analyse, understand and document client needs from a Business perspective and work with the client to arrive at optimal solutions leveraging the experience and expertise in OT/Control systems (ADMS, OMS, DERMS, AMI, SCADA) Identify and implement business process re-design and continuous improvements, working closely with Clients, Operations teams, and other business areas Lead Project Scope Study workshops to understand the scope and key business requirements which must be met during the Execution phase Identify integration needs with any other in house/third party systems and provide detailed information about these systems to Solution Architects as well as Technical Team Act as an interface between Client Teams and Technical Team Explore opportunities for transformation and suggest ideas/recommend ways to transform the way the client works to be truly digital in the Digital Era to outperform competitors and gain advantage in the market Ability to assess Value Potential of a Transmission & Distribution transformation program and ability to architect the value proposal Identify and develop commercialization solutions with substantial growth potential for
power distribution clients, and provide advisory services to clients Skills and attributes for successStrong understanding and experience with the electric utility industry, including knowledge of Grid Operations, Field Operations, Smart Grids and Digital Grid Deliver large/medium P&U Sector specific solutions/OT (ADMS, OMS, DERMS, AMI, SCADA) as well as Control Systems Demonstrate expert core consulting skills and advanced level of OT/CS (ADMS, OMS, DERMS, AMI, SCADA) knowledge and industry expertise to support delivery to clients Understanding Distributed Energy Resources or related experience in clean energy, energy efficiency, storage and solar Perform an appropriate role in business development in terms of presales and practice development. for example, presales, internal engagement and / or knowledge management Experience working with clients throughout various parts of implementation lifecycle Proactive with Solution oriented mindset, ready to learn new technologies for Client requirements Programme management experience and track record of successful delivery of large, complex programmes Demonstrate people management and an ability to conduct and lead consultancy assignments Be result oriented as well as people focused Be able to manage a team, empathetic and work with Leadership for the development of the overall team Professionals in this role are expected to bring expertise in emerging technologies and advanced solutions that enable utilities to thrive in a digital, sustainable future. These include: AMI 2.0 and Advanced Metering Infrastructure Next-generation metering systems that go beyond traditional AMI, enabling real-time data collection, advanced analytics, and integration with distributed energy resources for improved grid visibility and customer engagement. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Knowledge of energy storage technologies and their role in grid stability, peak load management, and renewable integration. Ability to assess and design BESS solutions for operational efficiency and resilience. Digital Twin Technologies Experience in creating virtual replicas of physical assets and systems to simulate, monitor, and optimise grid operations, predictive maintenance, and scenario planning. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Proficiency in GIS platforms for spatial analysis, asset mapping, and network planning to enhance operational decision-making and outage management. System Integration and Architecture Design Capability to design robust integration frameworks and architectures that connect OT systems (ADMS, OMS, DERMS, SCADA) with IT platforms, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability. Smart Control Centre Solutions Expertise in modern control centre technologies that enable real-time monitoring, automation, and advanced decision support for grid operations and distributed energy management. Vegetation Management Tools and Strategies Familiarity with digital tools and predictive analytics for vegetation monitoring and clearance planning to reduce outage risks and improve reliability. To qualify for the role, you must have Relevant experience in OT/CS (ADMS, OMS, DERMS, AMI, SCADA) Implementation /Technical advisory with total experience between 10 to 15 years (for Manager) Relevant experience in OT/CS (ADMS, OMS, DERMS, AMI, SCADA) Implementation/Technical advisory with total experience between 6 to 10 years (for Senior) Should be well versed with functional concepts of BA with relevant knowledge in OT/CS (ADMS, OMS, DERMS, AMI, SCADA) and Gap analysis Should be well conversant in OT/CS (ADMS, OMS, DERMS, AMI, SCADA), products/technologies, frameworks, business metadata management and relevant architectural components. Strong business analysis skills Strong command over business process design Ideally, youll also have Good Business Writing skills Good Communication skills Maintaining end-to-end accountability and expectations for customer satisfaction and overall delivery excellence Prioritize deliveries in conjunction with implementation team Adopt a proactive, logical and organized approach to problem resolution Any relevant product/platform certification
