IT Transformation Director - AMI 2.0 Deployment Leader

Capgemini; Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an AMI Deployment Lead, where you'll spearhead the delivery of innovative smart metering solutions. This role is pivotal, ensuring projects align with client goals and regulatory standards in the Utilities sector. You'll lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive digital transformation initiatives. With a commitment to employee well-being and a diverse workplace, this established industry player offers a supportive environment that fosters growth and innovation. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic field, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Healthcare including dental and vision

Financial well-being programs

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Family building benefits

Social well-being benefits

Mentoring and coaching programs

Employee Resource Groups

Disaster Relief

Qualifications

• 10+ years in utilities or smart grid delivery, 5+ years in AMI.
• Experience leading large-scale AMI projects and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead AMI project delivery ensuring scope, timelines, and budget are met.
• Manage cross-functional teams and act as trusted advisor to clients.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

SAP IS-U

MDM systems

Agile methodologies

ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) - Deployment Lead

Role Overview:

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven AMI Deployment Lead to oversee the successful end-to-end delivery of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) programs across our client engagements. This individual will act as the central point of leadership and coordination, driving the implementation of smart metering solutions in alignment with client goals, regulatory requirements, and digital transformation initiatives within the Utilities sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead AMI project/program delivery from initiation through deployment, ensuring scope, timelines, and budget targets are met.
• Manage cross-functional teams, including technical consultants, solution architects, vendors, and system integrators.
• Act as a trusted advisor to utility clients, providing insight on industry trends, regulatory implications, and best practices.
• Oversee implementation of key AMI components: smart meters, communication networks, MDM (Meter Data Management), head-end systems, and integration with back-end platforms (e.g., SAP IS-U).
• Collaborate with change management, cybersecurity, and data analytics teams to ensure holistic program success.
• Drive risk management, stakeholder alignment, and executive reporting.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, data privacy standards, and environmental considerations.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in utilities or smart grid delivery, with at least 5 years focused on AMI or related technologies.
• Proven experience leading large-scale AMI or digital utility transformation projects.
• Experience working with vendors and OEMs (e.g., Itron, Landis+Gyr, Sensus).
• PMP or equivalent project/program management certification preferred.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

Strong understanding of AMI ecosystems including smart meters, RF mesh/PLC networks, MDM systems, and integration with ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, etc.).

• Experience in regulatory filings or utility commission engagement.
• Background in agile/hybrid project management methodologies.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity practices within AMI environments.
• Experience in Canadian or North American utility markets is a strong asset.

Life at Capgemini

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief

About Capgemini

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. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. 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 accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

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