Senior Manager, IT​/OT Solution Architecture & Grid Modernization

WSP is seeking a Sr. Manager, IT/OT Solution Architecture & Grid Modernization to join our Power & Energy Advanced Complimentary Services (ACS) team in our Houston, TX office or remotely
. The role leads development, solutioning, and delivery of digital utility and critical infrastructure programs across the energy sector. It combines enterprise solution architecture, principal technical leadership, business development, and industry thought leadership.

Location:

Houston, TX or remote. The role will travel up to 30% for client engagements, project delivery activities, business development efforts, and industry conferences.

• Lead enterprise architecture and solution design for utility transformation programs.
• Develop technology roadmaps, target‑state architectures, integration strategies, and implementation plans.
• Conduct architecture reviews, technology assessments, and modernization studies.
• Define scalable, resilient, secure, and future‑ready IT/OT solutions.

• Serve as Principal Technical Lead for strategic utility projects.
• Provide technical oversight from planning through commissioning and operational readiness.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, architects, consultants, and vendors.
• Resolve complex technical, operational, and integration challenges.

• Lead initiatives involving EMS, ADMS, DERMS, OMS, SCADA, GIS, AMI, Advanced Applications, Data Platforms, and Utility Data Centers.
• Support grid modernization, decarbonization, resiliency, electrification, and DER integration programs.
• Evaluate emerging technologies including AI, advanced analytics, VPPs, and Grid Edge solutions.

• Define enterprise integration architectures across operational and enterprise systems.
• Guide interoperability strategies involving IEC 61850, DNP3, ICCP, OPC‑UA, MQTT, CIM, APIs, and middleware platforms.
• Develop data architecture, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity strategies.

• Support planning and implementation initiatives across generation, transmission, and distribution organizations.
• Advise clients on technology investments, modernization strategies, and operational improvements.
• Provide leadership on control centers, renewable integration, transmission operations, and distribution automation.

• Support account growth, opportunity identification, proposal development, and capture planning.
• Lead technical solutioning during pursuits and client presentations.
• Build executive‑level relationships with utilities, ISOs, municipalities, and technology partners.

• Represent WSP at conferences, technical forums, user groups, and standards organizations.
• Publish technical papers, white papers, and thought leadership content.
• Support development of new service offerings and strategic partnerships.

• Enterprise Architecture
• Utility Operations & Grid Modernization
• EMS, ADMS, DERMS, OMS
• SCADA, GIS, AMI, MDMS
• Cloud & Hybrid Architectures
• Data Centers & Operational Data Platforms
• Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure Protection
• IT/OT Convergence
• Systems Integration & Middleware
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Advanced Analytics & AI
• NERC CIP & IEC 62443 Compliance

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Executive communication and presentation skills
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Stakeholder management and relationship building
• Problem solving and decision making
• Change leadership and organizational influence
• Client‑focused consulting mindset

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in utility consulting, utility operations, digital transformation, systems integration, or solution architecture.
• 10+ years leading large‑scale EMS, ADMS, DERMS, SCADA, OMS, or grid modernization programs.
• Demonstrated experience serving as Chief Architect, Lead Architect, Principal Consultant, or Technical Lead.
• Strong understanding of utility…