Principal PIMS – Project Systems Architect

Role Overview

• Serve as the principal technical authority for Project Information Management Systems (PIMS) across utility capital delivery and PMO environments.
• Lead current-state to future-state assessments of people, process, and technology related to project information, data flows, and reporting.
• Architect and govern two-way integrations between enterprise ERP systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion Cloud) and selected PIMS platforms.
• Define functional and technical requirements for PIMS solutions, including: Cost management and forecasting, Schedule translation and critical path visibility, Resource loading and capacity planning, Document control and workflow automation, Executive and portfolio-level reporting.
• Evaluate, score, and recommend PIMS solutions based on utility-specific workflows, ease of use for heavy system users, internal supportability and long-term scalability, integration maturity and data architecture.
• Develop PIMS implementation roadmaps, including phased go-live strategies, data migration approaches, and change management considerations.
• Provide executive-level technical justification for software investments, clarifying architectural decisions and long-term ownership models.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to utility clients by translating complex technical concepts into practical, actionable recommendations.
• Partner with Business Intelligence, Project Controls, and PMO leadership to support automated reporting and performance analytics.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and pricing related to PIMS assessments, implementations, and digital transformation efforts.
• Contribute to internal Centers of Excellence (COE), knowledge sharing, and development of repeatable frameworks and delivery tools.
• Mentor technical and project delivery resources involved in PIMS assessments and implementations.
• Provides technical leadership and oversight to cross-functional assessment and implementation teams.
• Acts as a functional lead and mentor with direct people/project management responsibility.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in utility project delivery, PMO consulting, enterprise systems, or digital transformation, with direct experience assessing or implementing project management or PIMS platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• PMP, PMI-SP, PgMP, PE, or equivalent project/program management or systems certifications preferred.
• Deep understanding of utility capital project delivery, PMO operations, and owner-side project workflows.
• Strong experience with PIMS, project controls platforms, ERP integrations, and enterprise data architectures.
• Ability to design and govern system integrations without reliance on custom data lakes or standalone SQL environments.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills related to process automation and system optimization.
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead assessments, software selections, and roadmap development efforts.
• High attention to detail with a strong process and data governance mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Tech Stack

• Cloud
• ERP
• Oracle
• PMP
• SQL

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays