Red Clay Consulting is looking for an MDM Solution Architect. The solution architect provides functional leadership on Meter Data Management multi-product implementations - working directly with client business leaders to emphasis business case objectives and leverage best practices across the solution set and scope management. This position requires up to 35% travel. This is a remote teleworking opportunity.  Solution Architect Responsibilities + Own the definition, design, and delivery of a successful functional solution to Red Clay clients. + Build an in-depth understanding of the client’s current and future business and the relationship of interdependent project work streams. + Develop and maintain the necessary plans for workshops, business process definition, configuration, testing and training support - including key tasks, milestones, and deliverables – aligned with delivering the overall solution. + Drive execution of planned activities to ensure solutioning is delivered on-time and in line with interdependent project workstreams. + Facilitate conversations with the client to gather and provide recommendations on target business requirements in line with C2M capabilities and the functional roadmap. + Map stated client requirements to standard C2M business processes (URMs and other formats) forming the basis of subsequent process-based discussions. + Collect and validate meter data from various utility meters (electric, water, gas).  + Perform data validations and troubleshoot discrepancies by coordinating with teams to resolve issues.  + Configure meter data management software while updating improvements to enhance system functionality.  + Remove obstacles for the functional team to ensure solution objectives are met. + Provide regular communication to project leadership and functional team regarding project status, risks, decisions, delivery quality, and resource-related issues. + Provide the information and documentation needed for change orders. + Enforce the project issue and risk identification, troubleshooting, decision-making, mitigation, and escalation processes to ensure quick and effective problem resolution. + Lead the creation, delivery (development and configuration) and testing of a comprehensive business solution and all related documentation including future state process, configuration dictionaries, etc. + Oversee and approve all functional deliverables before delivering to the client. + Coordinate delivery of functional requirements and designs and timely receipt of complete and accurate work products from the off-shore development team. + Identify and request the resources necessary to achieve planned project objectives. + Establish and maintain strong working relationships with client business sponsor and subject matter experts. + Support the transfer of relevant C2M product knowledge to target client business resources. + Reinforce company goals, project objectives, and role expectations to team members. + Mentor team members and provide feedback by monitoring and appraising job performance. + Assist in RFP efforts by providing key C2M product knowledge and strategies for addressing prospect business requirements, writing proposal responses and SOWs, and contributing to other proposal-related activities. + Drive adoption of challenge standards and contribute to the evolution of Red Clay’s delivery methodology. Education and Qualifications + Strong knowledge of MDM Meter Data Management + 6+ years overall relevant experience, including five years in consulting or services + In-depth knowledge of meter-to-cash flow and billing + MDM lead architect experience in at least three utilities implementations + Designer or architect experience with the Oracle Utilities Application Framework (OUAF) + Successful full lifecycle implementation experience + Strong knowledge of SQL and Cloud-based system delivery + A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, or a closely related technical field. Skills and Specifications + Ability to travel up to 35% of the time within the US and Canada to visit client sites.  + Ability to recommended solutions and own the delivery of the solution + Proven ability to build, manage, and foster a team-oriented environment + Ability to effectively coordinate and communicate with on-site and off-shore resources + Ability to be flexible and re-prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment + Ability to define, document, and review project requirements + Ability to facilitate workshops + Excellent leadership and management skills, providing guidance to both the client and the project team + Strong sense of task ownership and self-motivation + Solid interpersonal skills, good work ethic, self-starter + Exceptional written and spoken communication skills + Problem solver, ability to troubleshoot and break down complex issues into an actionable progression of tasks Additional Preferred Qualifications + Knowledge of XML, Groovy, and SaaS + Oracle Utilities MDM Implementation certification + Other Oracle Certifications + Understanding of Oracle Utilities Customer-to-Meter (C2M) + Knowledge of other MDM products in the market + Demonstrated experience as MDM solution architect or MDM systems integration lead. 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