Utility SME - Operational & Asset Management

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 ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

About Cognizant's IoT Practice:

Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things-but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.

Job Requirements

Minimum of 10+ (Preferably 15) years of relevant utility sector or utility consulting experience, with at least 5 years of experience specifically supporting as a consultant or working within Asset Management / Capital Planning teams of an Electric/Gas utility.

MUST have experience with utility transmission, distribution, or generation assets.

Solid understanding of electrical equipment, infrastructure, maintenance practices in utility industry

Experience with asset management roadmap development and/or programs for electrical infrastructure

Knowledge of reliability engineering concepts and applicable statistical methodologies

Experience with data analytics and the selection, evaluation, and implementation of asset management software tools such as Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), asset performance management (APM), and investment planning (AIP) decision support tools.

Bachelor's degree in engineering or other applicable technical degree, preference will be given to candidates with professional certifications in Asset Management

Job Description:

Responsible for the business development and implementation of the Utility Asset Management growth strategy, including client engagements, developing key accounts, project deliverables, growth, and market positioning working with Leadership.

Lead, create proposals, including methodology and level of effort estimates, reviewing commercial elements with Leadership along with Commercial, Contracts, and Legal team.

Support the identification of potential partners such as vendors or niche specialists and expand existing partnerships, GoTo Market offerings and capabilities in the Utilities Asset Management space.

Take overall responsibility for solve challenging client problems that could include planning, business case development, implementation, monitoring, or assessments of any project under development or execution.

Contribute to project execution as a Project Manager, Subject Matter Expert, or in other capacities as required to ensure all deliverables are completed as per schedule and budget.

Attend trade conferences and industry association meetings, as applicable.

Follow-up with potential clients on leads generated from various business development opportunities.

Good knowledge of APM related topics such as Asset health index formulation, condition assessment inspections & monitoring, and performance modelling.

Knowledge of Asset Management, Grid Modernization technology business cases

Work Authorization

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Mar 28 2024

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at or follow us

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