Program Manager, AMI & Smart Water
Core
Senior leadership and oversight for large-scale Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Smart Water, and digital utility transformation programs across the United States.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Utility Infrastructure & Digital Transformation)
Builds
AMI deployments, meter replacement initiatives, communications networks, MDMS, CIS integration, digital twin/analytics applications, leak detection, and OT modernization.
Domain
Water utility infrastructure, digital transformation, and operational technology
Required skills
Program governance, multidisciplinary team leadership, AMI system deployment, vendor management, contract administration, risk management, stakeholder engagement, change management, capture strategy
Preferred skills
PgMP/PMP certification, Professional Engineer (PE) license, leading AMI platforms/MDMS/CIS, managing programs exceeding $50M, utility operations expertise
Technologies
AMI, MDMS, CIS, billing systems, customer portals, analytics platforms, OT systems
Responsibilities
Provide senior leadership across full program lifecycle from pursuit to closeout; Establish program governance and performance frameworks; Direct integration of utility operations, engineering, IT, and construction teams; Oversee AMI system deployment and network implementation; Ensure alignment with operational goals for customer experience and water loss reduction; Provide commercial oversight including procurement and financial governance; Act as principal point of contact for clients and regulators; Champion innovation and digital transformation; Support work winning and proposal development.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
