Smart Utilities

Job DescriptionSmart Utilities - Senior Manager/Associate Director-DescriptionWe are seeking a dynamic Smart Utilities leader to lead proposals and commercial propositions that align with customer needs and deliver consulting engagements that solve complex issues in the Power & Utilities for clients across Canada. This individual will build credibility by knowing what's happening in clients' businesses and with their competitors.Key Responsibilities:Develop strategy and technology roadmaps aligned with regulatory requirements, utility goals, and customer experience priorities.Lead digital grid initiatives, such as demand-side management, outage management, DER integration, and time-of-use billing.Collaborate with business, IT, operations, cybersecurity, and vendor teams to define architectural standards and design patternsParticipate in new business opportunities by developing ideas and solutionsLead proposals and commercial propositions that align with customer needs and differentiate Capgemini from the competitionCollaborate with business, IT, operations, cybersecurity, and vendor teams to define architectural standards and design patternsEffectively navigate ambiguous and complex relationships and contexts with a very good level of emotional intelligence, leveraging differences, asking questions, and supporting coaching and feedbackAdapt to varied cultural and personal styles to work effectively with others' differences, concerns, and motivations.Collaborate actively with subject-matter professionals, product owners, end users and client stakeholdersProvide strategic insights and oversight for team members, anticipate client needs and be responsive to clients as part of engagement delivery; monitor service quality in respect of specific client requirementsSuccessfully manage engagements to schedule and budgetStay up to date with industry trends, developments, technologies, and new digital grid technology capabilities; actively share these with team members and apply to existing engagements.Model effective collaborative behaviors when working with individuals, teams, clients, and technology partnersEnsure adherence to regulatory standards (e.g., NERC CIP, ISO, IEC), data privacy laws, and security best practices.Develop account plans and coordinate delivery of a range of service offerings, building trust by mobilizing the right resources and facilitating consistent qualityParticipate in new business opportunities by developing ideas and solutionsStay current with the latest trends in the Power & Utilities industry to be a trusted advisor/subject matter expert for our client's businessRequired Skills & Qualifications:A bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or related fieldProven 6-8 years well rounded work experience in one or more of the following industries: Electric Transmission, Distribution, Generation, Regulatory, or CustomerA solid understanding of operations, business processes, use cases, business value and OT vendor landscape for Power and Utilities clientsLead Consulting engagements with multi-disciplinary global teams that solve complex issues in the Power & Utilities industryOperational Technology (OT), customer strategy, and/or AMI experience through operations or delivering consulting services to Power and Utilities clients would be an asset.Successfully manage engagements’ time and budgetsCommunicate complex messages and implement difficult decisions while building and maintaining strong relationships based on trustMaximize operational efficiencies on engagementsExcellent leadership and management skillsProven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environmentDemonstrated ability to have worked on complex problems requiring cross-functional team coordinationProven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environmentStrong client management, road mapping, and workshop facilitation skillsThe flexibility to expand horizons and gain competence in multiple digital grid domainsExcellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to clearly communicate with leadership and colleagues about technical capabilities, limitations, issues and recommendations.Life at CapgeminiCapgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:Flexible workHealthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programsFinancial well-being programs such as (k) and Employee Share Ownership PlanPaid time off and paid holidaysPaid parental leaveFamily building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservationSocial well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoringMentoring, coaching and learning programsEmployee Resource GroupsDisaster ReliefAbout CapgeminiCapgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of , team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design toengineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported global revenues of €22.1 billion.Get the future you want | Disclaimer