Hydro Power Generation Application Functional Architect / Lead

Capgemini Engineering; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (vacation 12-25 days)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a highly experienced Hydro Power Generation Application Functional Architect. You will lead the delivery, governance, and growth of AMS for the Generation portfolio, serving as the on-site functional leader and trusted advisor for Generation Applications.

You will work across Generation, Transmission, and Distribution domains, spending time at Capgemini Office and client location in Vancouver, with a focus on modernization, cloud adoption, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, hydrology, electrical or mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of utility industry experience within electric utilities or hydro power organizations, with 7+ years in hydro power Generation.
• Exposure to Transmission or Distribution business functions.
• 10+ years in application management, business architecture, enterprise applications, or digital transformation.
• Strong understanding of utility operational processes, enterprise applications, and technology ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional leadership for Hydro power Generation application portfolio and roadmaps.
• Lead governance forums and drive modernization, transformation, and cloud adoption initiatives.
• Act as Capgemini's functional lead and trusted advisor to executives across Operations, Asset Management, Engineering and Technology.
• Coordinate multi-vendor AMS delivery, ensure collaboration with infrastructure and security teams.

Skills

Executive stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Consulting mindset

Trusted advisor

Business development

Communication

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, Hydrology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Job description

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s mostinnovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as theyprovide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days arethe same.

Location

Hybrid- (3 days onsite) – Vancouver, BC

About The Job You’re Considering

Capgemini is seeking a highly experienced Hydro Power Generation Application Functional Architect to lead the delivery, governance, and growth of Application Management Services (AMS) for Generation application portfolio. This role will serve as Capgemini's primary on-site functional leader and trusted advisor for Generation Applications, providing strategic direction across application support, enhancement, modernization, and transformation initiatives. The person is expected to spend time at Capgemini Office as well as client location at Vancouver. The successful candidate will combine deep utility industry expertise with strong application management and stakeholder leadership capabilities. They will work closely with business and technology leaders to drive operational excellence, service quality, innovation, cloud adoption, and continuous improvement across Power Generation organization, while helping identify opportunities to expand Capgemini's footprint across Generation, Transmission, and Distribution business domains.

Your role

• Utility Domain Expertise: Provide functional leadership and business advisory services across one or more of the following utility domains: Generation Operations & Energy Management – Hydroelectric operations, generation scheduling, dispatch, and energy optimization. Water Resource Management & Hydro Forecasting – Reservoir operations, hydrological forecasting, water planning, and regulatory water management. Dam Safety & Critical Infrastructure Management – Dam safety programs, instrumentation, risk management, and operational compliance. Generation Asset Management & Reliability – Asset lifecycle management, maintenance planning, outage management, and equipment reliability. Utility Governance, Risk & Compliance – NERC/CIP compliance, environmental obligations, regulatory reporting, and operational risk management.
• Functional Architecture & Application Leadership: Provide functional oversight for Hydro power Generation application portfolio. Develop a deep understanding of Generation business capabilities, processes, and supporting technologies. Assess business requirements and evaluate impacts across interconnected systems and application ecosystems. Define application capability roadmaps and support modernization initiatives. Ensure alignment of solutions with utility industry standards, business objectives, and architectural best practices.
• Client & Stakeholder Leadership: Act as Capgemini's primary functional lead and trusted advisor for stakeholders. Build executive-level relationships across Operations, Asset Management, Engineering, Planning, Dam Safety, and Technology organizations. Lead governance forums, service reviews, and strategic planning discussions. Translate business priorities into application and technology initiatives. Drive customer satisfaction, service excellence, and continuous improvement. Identify opportunities for AMS expansion, modernization, digital transformation, and innovation programs. Support business development efforts across Generation, Transmission, Distribution, and Enterprise Asset Management domains.
• AMS Delivery Governance & Multi-Vendor Collaboration: Provide functional leadership to multidisciplinary AMS delivery teams. Collaborate effectively within multi-vendor ecosystem. Coordinate with infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, service management, and project delivery partners. Drive cross-vendor collaboration, issue resolution, and shared accountability. Participate in integrated planning, governance, and transformation initiatives.

Your Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, Hydrology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of utility industry experience within electric utilities, hydropower organizations, or integrated energy companies. 7+ years’ experience supporting hydro power Generation.
• Exposure to Transmission, or Distribution business functions.
• 10+ years of experience in application management, business architecture, enterprise applications, functional consulting, or digital transformation.
• Strong understanding of utility operational processes, enterprise applications, and technology ecosystems.
• Leadership Competencies: Executive stakeholder management; Strategic planning and business alignment; Consulting and trusted advisor mindset; Business development and growth orientation; Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills; Team leadership and mentoring; Cross-functional collaboration and influence. Negotiation, conflict resolution, and decision-making

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: 83,144 - 170,060

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees.

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini 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 340,000 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 to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.