IFS – Electric Generation IFS Asset Management

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, computer science, management information systems (MIS), or related field from an accredited program and 13 years of relevant experience required.

   

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  pplicable years of experience may be substituted for degree requirement.

• Excellent business acumen with proven success managing consulting engagements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly and efficiently interpret large data sets.
• Ability to uncover customer needs, develop recommendations and deliver them persuasively.
• Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem solving skills.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts.
• Excellent planning and analytical skills

• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.

   

   

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 13 years of professional experience, including 5 years of experience identifying, architecting, and implementing enterprise technology solutions.
• EAM Domain Expertise: Deep hands-on experience and architectural understanding of IBM Maximo and/or IFS Cloud Enterprise Asset Management platforms.
• Utility Domain Expertise: Solid understanding of operations, business processes, and regulatory frameworks within the North American Electric Utility space (generation, transmission, and/or distribution).
• Consulting & Advisory Skills: Proven success managing complex technology consulting engagements, leading design workshops, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
• Exceptional Communication: Stellar oral and written communication skills with a proven track record of distilling highly complex technical concepts into clear, value-driven business language for executive audiences.
• Multi-Platform Mastery: Proficiency in both IFS Cloud and IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS), including their respective Asset Performance Management (APM), Mobile Work Management, and scheduling components.
• Integration Expertise: Experience integrating EAM systems with adjacent utility platforms (e.g., GIS, ADMS, CIS, ERP, and IoT/OT data streams).
• Business Acumen: Strong financial acumen, including an understanding of utility capital/O&M budgeting, software licensing structures, and ROI modeling for digital transformations.

• Product Management: Background in technology product management, platform deployment, or SaaS go-to-market strategies.

   

   

Equivalent Education & Experience Guidelines

• Associate's Degree / Certification: Requires an additional three (3) years of related work experience.
• No Degree / Certifications: Requires an additional four (4) years of related work experience.
• Advanced Degrees: An MBA or Master’s in a related technical field is valued as one (1) additional year of experience.
• Professional Designations: Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, IBM Certified Deployment Professional, IFS Certified Practitioner/Specialist, or Professional Engineer license) are heavily weighted and directly contribute toward required experience metrics.