Job Details

Job Overview

UDC is seeking a Technical Business Architect to lead cross‑functional utility modernization programs with a strong emphasis on GIS integration, business process transformation, and enterprise systems alignment. The role combines business strategy, technical expertise, and program delivery to ensure successful implementation of complex initiatives in the electric, gas, or water utility sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate utility business strategies into enterprise decisions and requirements that align solutions with GIS and operational objectives.
• Contribute to the design of current and future state architecture with a focus on geospatial systems, enterprise data flows, and business process optimization.
• Develop architectural blueprints, capability models, and data flow diagrams to guide solution design and delivery.
• Act as a thought leader in spatial data management, utility network modeling, and digital grid initiatives.
• Build and drive relationships with key partners to ensure effective project execution, including strategic, delivery, and tactical decisions.
• Serve as a mentor to project resources, coach and manage team members, and actively participate in performance expectations.
• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of enterprise‑wide GIS and utility transformation programs, ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Manage cross‑functional teams of architects, developers, analysts, and third‑party vendors.
• Work with PMO to track and build program plans, resource allocations, budgets, and risk registers.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, including executive steering committees, to ensure buy‑in, transparency, and successful change management.
• Serve as the main point of contact for executive sponsors, business leaders, and technical teams.
• Facilitate workshops, steering committees, and status reporting to ensure transparency, alignment, and issue resolution.
• Support organizational change management, training, and communication strategies to drive user adoption and minimize disruption.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technical or enterprise architecture in the utility industry (electric, gas, or water).
• 5+ years of program or project management delivering large‑scale, cross‑functional utility/GIS initiatives.
• Proven experience with GIS platforms such as Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, GE Smallworld, or Hexagon.
• Experience integrating GIS with utility systems such as CIS, OMS, SCADA, or ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Strong technical leadership for implementation and integration of solution architecture documents, use‑case development, requirements gathering, and validation.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication and customer relations skills.
• High degree of personal and professional integrity.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• Master's degree or equivalent utility and consulting work experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of spatial data models, utility network modeling (UNM), and asset lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with cloud‑based GIS and IT architectures (Azure, AWS, Esri Cloud).
• Proficiency in architecture modeling tools (e.g., Sparx EA, ArchiMate, Visio) and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet).
• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.

Location & Travel

Bay Area client. Anticipated business travel 3–4 weeks per month, variable based on client and project requirements.

Compensation

$150,000–$170,000 per year (dependent on skills, qualifications, experience, and location).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Healthcare Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick time)
• Long‑Term and Short‑Term Disability (employer paid)
• Term Life & AD&D (employer paid)
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Student Loan Repayment Program

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.