ADMS Program Manager

Apex Systems; Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 229,233,000 - 300,868,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

ESPP

Job summary

Everforth Apex in Kansas City, MO, is seeking an ADMS Program Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of advanced distribution management system programs supporting grid modernization.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Operations, Engineering, IT and vendors, manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and organizational change to ensure reliable, compliant outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of program or project management experience.
• 5+ years supporting utility technology, grid modernization, or ADMS initiatives.
• Experience managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder technology programs.
• Strong understanding of electric utility operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ADMS program delivery including scope, schedule, budget, resources, and governance.
• Manage vendors, system integrators, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee implementation of DMS, OMS, SCADA, DERMS, and supporting integrations.
• Direct testing activities including FAT, SAT, UAT, cutover, and stabilization.
• Drive risk management, issue resolution, and executive-level reporting.
• Lead organizational change management, training, and operational readiness efforts.
• Ensure alignment with utility business objectives, regulatory requirements, and reliability goals.

Skills

Program Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Grid Modernization

Utility Operations

Vendor Management

Risk & Financial Management

Change Management

Executive Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OSI Monarch

GE PowerOn/GridOS

Siemens Spectrum Power

Schneider Electric ADMS

Job description

# ADMS Program ManagerApply**Job#: 3051181****Job Description:**The ADMS Program Manager leads the planning, execution, and successful delivery of Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) programs that support grid modernization initiatives. This role oversees cross-functional teams across Operations, Engineering, IT, and vendor organizations to implement and optimize ADMS solutions including DMS, OMS, SCADA, and DERMS capabilities. Relevant ADMS implementation activities identified in internal utility materials include network modeling, SCADA configuration, DMS/OMS/DERMS integration, testing, software configuration management, training, and operational readiness.**Key Responsibilities*** Lead end-to-end ADMS program delivery including scope, schedule, budget, resources, and governance.* Manage vendors, system integrators, and internal stakeholders.* Oversee implementation of DMS, OMS, SCADA, DERMS, and supporting integrations.* Direct testing activities including FAT, SAT, UAT, cutover, and stabilization.* Drive risk management, issue resolution, and executive-level reporting.* Lead organizational change management, training, and operational readiness efforts.* Ensure alignment with utility business objectives, regulatory requirements, and reliability goals.**Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.* 8+ years of program or project management experience.* 5+ years supporting utility technology, grid modernization, or ADMS initiatives.* Experience managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder technology programs.* Strong understanding of electric utility operations and distribution systems.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience with OSI Monarch, GE PowerOn/GridOS, Siemens Spectrum Power, or Schneider Electric ADMS platforms.* Knowledge of SCADA, OMS, DMS, DERMS, GIS, and EMS systems.* PMP, SAFe, or Agile certification preferred.**Core Competencies*** Program Leadership* Stakeholder Management* Grid Modernization* Utility Operations* Vendor Management* Risk & Financial Management* Change Management* Executive Communications *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Remote:** Yes**Location:** Kansas City, MO, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** September 11, 2026**Pay Range:** $80 - $105 per hour