<ol><li>Own and define the enterprise application architecture vision across line-of-business systems, customer-facing applications, and internal operational and industrial digital platforms. Translate business strategy into a clear, scalable application roadmap that aligns with organizational standards, cloud strategy, and long-term technology goals.</li><li>Create and maintain application architecture standards, reference architectures, and reusable design patterns covering APIs, integrations, security, application development, and deployment. Enforce consistent adoption of architectural practices through design reviews, technical governance, and collaboration with engineering leadership</li><li>Serve as the senior technical authority for application architecture, providing direction on complex system design, integrations, scalability, performance, and security concerns. Partner closely with engineering leadership and development teams to guide architectural decisions and act as the final escalation point on application design matters.</li></ol>
<p><strong>IT Architect & Technical Lead – ADMS / OMS </strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Remote PST (occasional travel required)</p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> 6 Month Contract, Potential for Extension </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled <strong>IT Architect and Technical Lead</strong> with deep expertise in <strong>Emerson / AspenTech Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and Outage Management System (OMS)</strong> solutions. This role will lead the architecture, design, implementation, and integration of Digital Grid Management (DGM) platforms to support reliable, scalable, and high-performing utility operations.</p><p>The ideal candidate brings strong technical leadership, hands-on configuration and integration experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver complex utility control center solutions.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead end-to-end architecture design for ADMS/OMS implementations, including SCADA, DMS, OMS, and integrations with GIS, AMI, Distribution Automation, and enterprise systems.</li><li>Define control center configurations, system topologies, high-availability architectures, and disaster recovery strategies aligned with industry and vendor best practices.</li><li>Support delivery of ADMS, OMS, and/or DERMS projects, including solution design, system integration, configuration, testing, and go-live support.</li><li>Lead and support integration of ADMS/OMS with utility systems such as SCADA, GIS, SAP, and Switch Order Management (SOM) to ensure seamless data flow and operational efficiency.</li><li>Lead and support ADMS/OMS configuration, including outage job workflows from call intake through job closure and reporting.</li><li>Lead and assist with data modeling and data migration from legacy OMS platforms to new systems.</li><li>Provide technical leadership to project delivery teams, including mentoring junior staff and contributing hands-on to technical development activities.</li><li>Conduct workshops, validate solution designs, and oversee configuration of OMS functionality (e.g., prediction rules, ETR matrices, crew management, outage assist displays).</li><li>Oversee configuration, testing, and commissioning of Emerson/AspenTech ADMS/OMS solutions, ensuring accurate real-time modeling of power system conditions.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, perform system evaluations, and support procurement processes; coordinate with vendors to ensure solution compatibility.</li><li>Develop and execute quality assurance plans to validate system functionality, performance, and compliance with applicable standards.</li><li>Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, standards, procedures, security controls, and long-term roadmaps.</li><li>Ensure solutions incorporate cybersecurity best practices, scalability for increasing DER penetration, and real-time performance for outage management and grid optimization.</li><li>Troubleshoot complex technical issues related to ADMS/OMS implementations and provide effective resolution.</li><li>Identify opportunities to enhance grid automation capabilities, including integration with DERMS and other advanced technologies.</li></ul>