Functional Lead

Job Title: Functional Lead
Company: Celerity Consulting Group
Location: Remote (work from home eligible)
Salary: $150000 - $180000 annually

Company Overview

Celerity is a consulting firm specializing in the utilities and energy sectors. We empower organizations by converting complex data into actionable intelligence to mitigate risk optimize assets and maximize project outcomes. Our background and expertise enable us to drive and deliver transformation and operational excellence for our clients.

Position Overview

The Functional Lead will be responsible for leading the functional workstreams of the implementation at medium to large utilities focusing on Field Service Management (FSM) capabilities such as scheduling dispatch mobile workforce enablement and asset integration. This role will serve as the primary liaison between utility business stakeholders and technical teams ensuring that the FSM solution is configured and deployed to meet operational regulatory and user adoption goals. This position requires deep FSM domain expertise experience with similar platforms and a strong understanding of utility operations and asset management.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Ownership

Lead functional design and configuration of modules ensuring alignment with utility operational requirements business goals and regulatory standards.

Develop and maintain tool-specific functional specifications process flows and solution documentation.

Oversee and validate system configuration functional testing UAT coordination and end-user training tailored to utility field operations.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Facilitate workshops with stakeholders across multiple business units and work types (operations maintenance gas electric IT).

Present solution progress risks and mitigation strategies to client leadership and governance bodies.

Support change management efforts and training teams ensuring stakeholder buy-in and adoption of FSM solution across field workers and scheduling & dispatch centers.

Champion intuitive user experience for field technicians ensuring mobile workflows are optimized for safety efficiency and ease of use.

Team Leadership

Manage and mentor functional consultants and business analysts ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Collaborate with utility internal teams external vendors to ensure seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA ESRI GIS and other enterprise systems.

Project Delivery & Governance

Participate in project governance structures including steering committees progress reviews and risk tracking.

Provide post-go-live support and continuous improvement recommendations.

Ensure business readiness and successful transition to steady-state operations.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Management Engineering Computer Science or a related field.

Masters degree (MBA or related) preferred.

Required Skills and Experience

10 years of experience in business analysis or functional consulting with proven success in technology/FSM solution implementations.

Demonstrated ability to lead functional teams and own solution delivery for mid to large-sized transformation programs.

Knowledge of FSM capabilities: scheduling dispatch workforce mobility and system integrations.

Familiarity/understanding of utility operations and asset management

Hands-on experience with functional configuration system validation and user training.

Familiarity with enterprise integrations (SOAP REST APIs) and SQL for data validation.

Strong business process requirements analysis and documentation skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management including with director-level and above executives.

Experience in Agile project environments and working with cross-functional teams.

Ability to travel to client site (domestic and(or) international) as required and defined per project requirements.

Preferred Skills

Prior consulting experience implementing FSM solutions in utilities or asset-intensive industries (Electric Gas Water Telecom).

Hands-on experience with FSM solutions (Click Salesforce FSL OverIT etc.) or other leading FSM software.

Knowledge of utility regulatory compliance and safety requirements.

Experience with large-scale international projects and offshore/onshore delivery models.

Expertise in change management and user adoption strategies.

The salary range for this position is provided in good faith and is subject to variation based on geographic location candidate experience and market conditions. Final compensation will be determined after a comprehensive evaluation of the candidates qualifications and alignment with the role.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency lawsincluding but not limited to those in California Colorado New York Washington and other jurisdictionswe disclose salary ranges to promote equity and transparency. Where required by law compensation and benefits information will be included in job postings or made available upon request.

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and standards of the position but is not exhaustive. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties that are reasonably related to their role and consistent with company policies and applicable labor laws.

Employee welfare and development is important to us and we sponsor many activities outside of work to promote team building as well as sponsor formal training and certification. We are proud to offer a comprehensive health and welfare benefit package that includes:
HEALTH & WELL-BEING

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

PEACE OF MIND

• Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life/AD&D
• 401(k) plan

WORK/LIFE BALANCE

• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• Leave of Absence
• Flexible Work Schedules

ADDITIONAL PERKS

• Employee Referral Program
• Professional Development
• Charitable Contribution Match

Based in Walnut Creek CA with offices nationwide Celerity energy engineers perform a critical leadership role as strategic liaisons between data assets and the teams that make projects happen in the field.
See full details and meet our leadership team on our website: is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veterans status or other status protected by applicable law.
Pursuant to the Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This position is open to individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.