IFS – Electric Generation IFS Asset Management

Description

The Opportunity:

Shape the Future of Utility Asset Management Are you an enterprise technology leader with a passion for unlocking value in asset-intensive industries? Do you want to build, lead, and scale a premier consulting practice backed by the brand equity and resource engine of a leading global engineering firm?

At 1898 & Co. (the management and technology advisory arm of Burns & McDonnell), we don’t just design the future grid, we digitize and optimize it. We are seeking an entrepreneurial, strategic, and deeply knowledgeable Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Service Offering Director to champion and scale our dual-platform EAM practice, focusing on IFS Cloud and IBM Maximo solutions for utility and infrastructure clients across North  this high-impact, market-facing role, you will be the visionary leader for our EAM practice.

You will partner with executive stakeholders at leading utilities to solve their most complex asset management, digitalization, and operational challenges. If you are ready to move beyond standard implementation and drive true enterprise-wide business transformation, this is your runway.

Role Summary The EAM Service Offering Director is a hybrid leadership role blending offering strategy, business development, solution architecture, and delivery oversight. You will define our go-to-market strategy, architect cutting-edge EAM and Asset Performance Management (APM) solutions using both IFS Cloud and IBM Maximo (Maximo Application Suite), lead high-value sales pursuits, and oversee the successful execution of client projects.

Positioned within our Enterprise System & Integration team, you will act as a trusted advisor, bridging the gap between complex utility operational needs and modern digital ecosystems. You will have the unique opportunity to scale a specialized delivery team, mentor rising talent, and drive 1898 & Co.’s expansion as a dominant player in the utility EAM market.

What You’ll DoOffering Strategy & Practice Leadership Define the EAM Strategy:
Own and execute the strategic vision and go-to-market roadmap for our comprehensive EAM and APM services, leveraging our partnerships with both IFS and IBM Maximo.

Build the Brand:
Present and position our EAM capabilities at major industry conferences, publish thought leadership, and represent 1898 & Co. within key industry organizations and professional societies.

Develop Sales Enablement:
Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to create compelling collateral, case studies, sales briefings, and interactive demonstrations highlighting our multi-platform value proposition.

Business Development & Solution Architecture Lead Executive Client Conversations:
Drive targeted discussions with utility and infrastructure stakeholders to uncover operational pain points, build trust, and align customer needs with the ideal EAM solution (IFS or Maximo).Architect Winning Solutions:
Design robust, integrated EAM, APM, and grid operations architectures that meet complex business, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Own the Pursuit:
Lead the creation of key client proposals, define project scope, estimate delivery effort, and confidently present winning pitches to client leadership.

Manage Pipeline:
Maintain and qualify a healthy pipeline of EAM opportunities, partnering closely with our account executives and client engagement directors.

Delivery Execution & Quality Assurance Oversee Complex Implementations:
Provide strategic oversight and act as a steering committee member on major EAM/APM implementation, migration, and upgrade projects.

Ensure Program Success:
Lead program estimating, resource planning, and budgeting efforts, ensuring that multi-disciplinary teams deliver on-time, on-budget, and with…