We are seeking an experienced Lead-level, hands-on SAP IS-U consultant with deep expertise in Device Management (DM) and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) to support a major utility client in Columbus, Ohio. This role requires someone who can operate at both a leadership/advisory level—engaging stakeholders, guiding a team, and owning solution design—while also being willing and able to personally execute configuration, troubleshooting, and implementation tasks. This is not a purely oversight role; strong hands-on SAP IS-U technical/functional skills are mandatory.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP IS-U Device Management processes, including device installation, removal, replacement, inspection, and certification workflows.
- Own end-to-end AMI integration with SAP IS-U, including meter data acquisition, head-end system (HES) interfaces, meter reading orders, and validation/estimation/editing (VEE) processes.
- Serve as the primary functional/technical lead for Device Management and AMI workstreams, translating business requirements into scalable SAP solutions.
- Provide hands-on configuration, unit testing, and defect resolution, not limited to design documentation.
- Collaborate closely with client business stakeholders, IT teams, and third-party AMI/HES vendors to ensure smooth data flow and process integration.
- Guide and mentor junior/mid-level consultants on the project team.
- Review configuration and deliverables of junior/mid-level consultants.
- Support integration touchpoints with Meter Data Management (MDM), Billing, and Customer Service modules within IS-U.
- Troubleshoot production issues related to device lifecycle events, meter reads, and AMI data exceptions.
- Participate in workshops, requirement gathering sessions, and status reviews during onsite weeks in Columbus.
- Document solution designs, configuration specs, and support runbooks.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 15+ years of overall SAP experience, with a minimum of 6 years focused specifically on SAP IS-U Device Management and AMI.
- Strong, demonstrable hands-on configuration experience in SAP IS-U Device Management (installation/removal, device categories, register groups, logical devices).
- Strong, demonstrable hands-on configuration experience in AMI integration (HES interfaces, IDEX/MDUS, meter reading results processing).
- Strong, demonstrable hands-on configuration experience in meter reading orders, schedules, and reading result validation.
- Prior experience working with a utility company (electric, gas, or water) is strongly preferred.
- Solid understanding of upstream/downstream integration with Billing, Invoicing, and Customer Service & Sales (CS) in IS-U.
- Experience with VEE (Validation, Estimation & Editing) processes for meter data is a plus.
- Familiarity with third-party AMI/HES platforms (e.g., Itron, Landis+Gyr, Sensus) is a strong plus.
- Prior experience in a lead role, able to independently drive workstreams, interface with client leadership, and manage delivery timelines.
- Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting to both technical and business stakeholders.
- Experience in a utility client environment in the U.S. is preferred.
- Familiarity with Ohio utility regulatory/business context is a plus.
Nice to Have:
- SAP S/4HANA Utilities exposure.
- Experience with SAP Cloud for Energy (C4E) or SAP Multichannel Foundation.
- Prior consulting/systems integrator background (Big 4, Accenture, Deloitte, Capgemini, etc.).
