Principal Program Architect ADMS Transformation
Contract Length: 6-12 months
Location: Dallas TX (Hybrid 3 days onsite)We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Program Architect to provide architectural leadership and strategic direction for the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) transformation program. This role ensures that solution design delivery and governance are aligned across all workstreams supporting the successful delivery of one of our most critical modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate is a seasoned architecture leader with deep expertise in ADMS solutions enterprise-scale systems integration and modern cloud architecture.Come join a forward-thinking digital grid organization where your architectural leadership will directly influence the future of energy operations. Youll work with cutting-edge technologies collaborate with industry experts and help build a smarter more resilient energy infrastructure.Qualifications & Experience- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related discipline.
- 10 years in IT application development
- 7 years in solution and enterprise architecture
- 3 years as a Lead Architect on complex multi-stream programs
- 3 years architecting ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management System) solutions
- 5 years leading and mentoring architectural or technical teams
- Strong background in application architecture DevOps and source code management
- Proven experience with cloud and hybrid environments (AWS Azure IBM Cloud)
- Skilled in microservices serverless containerization (e.g. OpenShift Kubernetes)
- Hands-on knowledge of infrastructure automation tools (Terraform CloudFormation)
- Understanding of IT security compliance and risk management principles
- Experience in the electrical utility industry is highly preferred
- Familiarity with Distribution and Outage Management Systems (DMS/OMS)
- Excellent communication documentation and presentation skills
- Strong analytical problem-solving and collaboration abilities
Key ResponsibilitiesArchitectural Leadership: Drive architectural decisions and alignment across all ADMS workstreams ensuringdesigns adhere to enterprise standards and strategic objectives.Solution Consistency: Oversee High-Level and Low-Level Design (HLD/LLD) artifacts to maintain consistencyand mitigate cross-project design conflicts.Governance & Alignment: Maintain the Program Architecture Plan mapping solution blueprints to enterpriseprinciples. Represent program architecture in the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and Enterprise SolutionReview Board (ESRB).Risk & Quality Management: Identify track and escalate design risks technical debt and compliance gapacross the program.Technology Strategy: Shape the ADMS solution roadmap through collaboration with technology teams vendorsand business stakeholders.Cloud & Integration: Lead the design and validation of scalable secure cloud-based architectures for ADMS andassociated systems.Security & Compliance: Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure all solutions meet regulatory and policyrequirements.Collaboration & Mentorship: Provide guidance to Solution Architects Technical Leads and development teams.Promote best practices architecture reuse and continuous improvement.Knowledge Management: Ensure architecture repositories are updated with key learnings design standardsand reusable assets.Genius Road LLC is proud to be a Certified Womens Business Enterprise an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need. Required Experience:
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Principal Program Architect ADMS TransformationContract Length: 6-12 monthsLocation: Dallas TX (Hybrid 3 days onsite)We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Program Architect to provide architectural leadership and strategic direction for the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) tra...
Principal Program Architect ADMS Transformation
Contract Length: 6-12 months
Location: Dallas TX (Hybrid 3 days onsite)We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Program Architect to provide architectural leadership and strategic direction for the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) transformation program. This role ensures that solution design delivery and governance are aligned across all workstreams supporting the successful delivery of one of our most critical modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate is a seasoned architecture leader with deep expertise in ADMS solutions enterprise-scale systems integration and modern cloud architecture.Come join a forward-thinking digital grid organization where your architectural leadership will directly influence the future of energy operations. Youll work with cutting-edge technologies collaborate with industry experts and help build a smarter more resilient energy infrastructure.Qualifications & Experience- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related discipline.
- 10 years in IT application development
- 7 years in solution and enterprise architecture
- 3 years as a Lead Architect on complex multi-stream programs
- 3 years architecting ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management System) solutions
- 5 years leading and mentoring architectural or technical teams
- Strong background in application architecture DevOps and source code management
- Proven experience with cloud and hybrid environments (AWS Azure IBM Cloud)
- Skilled in microservices serverless containerization (e.g. OpenShift Kubernetes)
- Hands-on knowledge of infrastructure automation tools (Terraform CloudFormation)
- Understanding of IT security compliance and risk management principles
- Experience in the electrical utility industry is highly preferred
- Familiarity with Distribution and Outage Management Systems (DMS/OMS)
- Excellent communication documentation and presentation skills
- Strong analytical problem-solving and collaboration abilities
Key ResponsibilitiesArchitectural Leadership: Drive architectural decisions and alignment across all ADMS workstreams ensuringdesigns adhere to enterprise standards and strategic objectives.Solution Consistency: Oversee High-Level and Low-Level Design (HLD/LLD) artifacts to maintain consistencyand mitigate cross-project design conflicts.Governance & Alignment: Maintain the Program Architecture Plan mapping solution blueprints to enterpriseprinciples. Represent program architecture in the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and Enterprise SolutionReview Board (ESRB).Risk & Quality Management: Identify track and escalate design risks technical debt and compliance gapacross the program.Technology Strategy: Shape the ADMS solution roadmap through collaboration with technology teams vendorsand business stakeholders.Cloud & Integration: Lead the design and validation of scalable secure cloud-based architectures for ADMS andassociated systems.Security & Compliance: Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure all solutions meet regulatory and policyrequirements.Collaboration & Mentorship: Provide guidance to Solution Architects Technical Leads and development teams.Promote best practices architecture reuse and continuous improvement.Knowledge Management: Ensure architecture repositories are updated with key learnings design standardsand reusable assets.Genius Road LLC is proud to be a Certified Womens Business Enterprise an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need. Required Experience:
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