Advance Metering Infrastructure (Ami) Program Lead

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• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-workstream AMI and smart meter programs.
• Establish and maintain program governance, including executive steering, operating, and workstream-level forums.
• Develop, manage, and maintain the integrated project plan (IPP) using Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar planning tools.
• Manage the program RAID log, ensuring risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies, decisions, and actions have clear ownership and timely resolution.
• Coordinate workstream plans, milestones, dependencies, deliverables, and resources across business, technology, deployment, and supporting functions.
• Prepare and present clear program status updates across a multi-tier governance structure, including executive-level reporting and escalations.
• Build and manage financial burndown and budget trackers, monitoring actuals and forecasts against the approved program baseline.
• Own internal revenue forecasting for large engagements, including projects valued above $3 million.
• Lead internal resource forecasting and capacity planning to ensure the program has the appropriate skills and staffing at each phase.
• Lead stakeholder management across client executives, business and technology leaders, vendors, partners, and internal delivery teams.
• Develop, maintain, and update the Project Charter, including program objectives, scope, governance, roles, and delivery principles.
• Support the development, writing, review, and negotiation of Statements of Work (SOWs), including deliverables, assumptions, acceptance criteria, resource requirements, and commercial commitments.
• Manage scope and contractual commitments, identifying changes early and supporting appropriate change-control and commercial processes.
• Drive cross-workstream alignment and actively manage interdependencies with related utility transformation initiatives.
• Ensure program decisions, risks, and delivery priorities remain aligned with AMI business objectives and implementation outcomes.Requirements
• 10+ years of project or program management experience delivering complex technology, business transformation, or infrastructure programs.
• 3+ years of utilities industry experience, with a strong understanding of utility operating environments and delivery constraints.
• Demonstrated AMI, smart meter, or closely related utility transformation experience.
• Proven experience leading large, multi-workstream programs with significant technology, business, operational, and vendor dependencies.
• Strong experience developing and managing integrated project plans in Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or comparable tools.
• Demonstrated experience managing RAID logs, project governance, executive reporting, and escalation processes.
• Experience with project financial management, including budgets, financial burndown, revenue forecasting, and resource forecasting.
• Experience managing engagements or projects with budgets/revenue greater than $3 million.
• Strong SOW writing, commercial management, and contract negotiation experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills, with the ability to translate detailed delivery informationThe base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: CAD 130,000 - CAD 170,000Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick LeaveMedical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)Retirement savings plans (e.G., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)Life and disability insuranceEmployee assistance programsOther benefits as provided by local policy and eligibilityImportant Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.DisclaimersCapgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. 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 accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant in the United States. 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr