Associate Director, ADMS - Utilities Industry

Cognizant; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant seeks an Associate Director for its Energy & Utilities Consulting group to lead projects and develop solutions in Distribution Management Systems (DMS). This senior role requires significant experience in consulting and a strong knowledge of industry standards and systems integration. Candidates will work closely with clients to support operational excellence and project execution while promoting team development.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays and Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 16+ years of consulting experience in Energy & Utilities required.
• Proven work experience as a DMS System Engineer.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement DMS architecture to meet business requirements.
• Monitor DMS performance and provide technical support.
• Ensure compliance with data governance policies.

Skills

System Design

DMS expertise

SCADA

OMS

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or Master’s degree

Job description

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Title: Consulting Manager

w/ ADMS experience

(Energy & Utilities Advisory Consulting Practice)

Level: Senior Manager

(Hybrid - Charlotte, NC)

About Us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

COGNIZANT CONSULTING
Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a high performing organization that is a high performer and is continually expanding our client base and is increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we’re growing!

At Cognizant Consulting, we’re exploring new ideas every day. We help industry-leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate technology products that create new value—by connecting people with things, insights, and experiences.

The Role
Our Energy & Utilities Consulting group is looking for a Senior Consulting Manager to join our journey.
We’re looking for Sr. Consulting Manager who can deliver within Cognizant’s Five Pillars of Consulting Excellence, which are: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. As a Sr. Consulting Manager (which is a Sr. Manager level position) this means partnering with clients and project stakeholders, colleagues. In addition to enabling consulting excellence through the Five Pillars of Consulting, the specific requirements for this position are below.
Our solutions are in demand and we’re passionate about making a difference. If you have experience with the above, are a selfless leader, and are committed to client-facing environment; if you want to grow your career with a team that wants to build something great together, we want to hear from you! Apply now!
Responsibilities
Ideal candidate would be someone with over 16+ years of Consulting experience in Energy & Utility industry. The candidate should have proven work experience as a DMS System Engineer and will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the Distribution Management System (DMS). This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the DMS meets the organization needs and complies with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• System Design and Implementation Design and implement the DMS architecture to meet business requirements.
• Configure and customize the DMS to ensure optimal performance and user experience.
• Integrate the DMS with other enterprise systems such as SCADA, OMS, and GIS. –
• Maintenance and Support Monitor the performance of the DMS and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
• Provide technical support to end-users and resolve any system-related problems.
• Perform regular system updates and maintenance to ensure the DMS remains up-to-date and secure.
• Data Management Oversee data migration and ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Implement data quality controls and monitoring mechanisms.
• Ensure compliance with data governance policies and procedures.
• Collaboration and Communication

Desired Skillset

• Ability to lead teams and converse with senior leadership
• Extensive experience in the Energy & Utilities industry
• Distribution Management System (DMS)
• SCADA expertise
• Expertise with OMS

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Masters degree strongly preferred
Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in US without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Salary And Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until June 30th, 2025.
The annual salary for this position is between $98,853.00 – $158,500.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

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