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Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Principal Consultant for our Smart offerings, focusing on Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Meter Data Management (MDM) within the utility sector. The ideal candidate will drive innovation, enhance customer satisfaction, and ensure profitable growth in our service offerings.
Responsibilities
Strategy & Growth
- Develop and implement a long-term vision for the Smart practice, emphasizing innovative AMI and MDM solutions.
- Identify and pursue key clients and opportunities to expand market presence and achieve sector goals.
- Stay ahead of technology trends and advancements in AMI and MDM, ensuring our offerings align with customer needs and market demands.
- Establish and execute a partner strategy, collaborating closely with the Partner Manager to enhance service delivery and market positioning.
- Be able to choose the right technology for the right opportunity and support the customer in that selection and delivery as an expert.
Customer Satisfaction
- Act as the primary escalation point for client satisfaction issues related to Smart projects, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.
- Collaborate with the Delivery Lead to set and maintain high standards for project delivery and execution quality.
P&L Ownership
- Manage pricing strategies and market-facing activities in collaboration with the Sales team to ensure competitive positioning.
- Oversee project execution and financial performance, driving profitable growth within the Smart practice.
Proposals & Commercial
- Lead the Go / No-Go decision-making process for proposals, ensuring alignment with business objectives and client needs.
- Take ownership of the overall proposal solution, including technical and commercial components, and ensure compliance with contract processes.
Resourcing
- Assess and identify resourcing needs and gaps based on projected opportunities and long-term planning.
- Work with resource leads to effectively staff projects, ensuring the right skills and expertise are applied to meet client demands.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master's preferred).
- Proven experience in the utility sector, specifically with AMI and MDM solutions.
- Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills, with a track record of driving business growth.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in P&L management, proposal development, and contract negotiation.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Management, a related field or equivalent working experience.
- Extensive experience (typically 15+ years) in technical organizations leading a variety of technical projects, with a significant portion in leadership or management roles.
- Proven track record of strategic planning and aligning technical initiatives with business objectives.
- Financial acumen and experience in budget management.
- Strong technical skills in relevant programming languages, frameworks, and development tools.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated success in managing and delivering large-scale technical projects and programs.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to make decisions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying at the forefront of industry trends.
Benefits: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
- 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
- Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
- All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
- TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.
Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.
Disclaimers
TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The complete job description and application are available on TRC's career site .
TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.