
Principal PIMS – Project Systems Architect
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full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Missouri • United States
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About the role
- Serve as the principal technical authority for Project Information Management Systems (PIMS) across utility capital delivery and PMO environments.
- Lead current-state to future-state assessments of people, process, and technology related to project information, data flows, and reporting.
- Architect and govern two-way integrations between enterprise ERP systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion Cloud) and selected PIMS platforms.
- Define functional and technical requirements for PIMS solutions, including: Cost management and forecasting, Schedule translation and critical path visibility, Resource loading and capacity planning, Document control and workflow automation, Executive and portfolio-level reporting.
- Evaluate, score, and recommend PIMS solutions based on utility-specific workflows, ease of use for heavy system users, internal supportability and long-term scalability, integration maturity and data architecture.
- Develop PIMS implementation roadmaps, including phased go-live strategies, data migration approaches, and change management considerations.
- Provide executive-level technical justification for software investments, clarifying architectural decisions and long-term ownership models.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to utility clients by translating complex technical concepts into practical, actionable recommendations.
- Partner with Business Intelligence, Project Controls, and PMO leadership to support automated reporting and performance analytics.
- Support proposal development, scope definition, and pricing related to PIMS assessments, implementations, and digital transformation efforts.
- Contribute to internal Centers of Excellence (COE), knowledge sharing, and development of repeatable frameworks and delivery tools.
- Mentor technical and project delivery resources involved in PIMS assessments and implementations.
- Provides technical leadership and oversight to cross-functional assessment and implementation teams.
- Acts as a functional lead and mentor with direct people/project management responsibility.
Requirements
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in utility project delivery, PMO consulting, enterprise systems, or digital transformation, with direct experience assessing or implementing project management or PIMS platforms.
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or a related field required.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- PMP, PMI-SP, PgMP, PE, or equivalent project/program management or systems certifications preferred.
- Deep understanding of utility capital project delivery, PMO operations, and owner-side project workflows.
- Strong experience with PIMS, project controls platforms, ERP integrations, and enterprise data architectures.
- Ability to design and govern system integrations without reliance on custom data lakes or standalone SQL environments.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills related to process automation and system optimization.
- Strong executive communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead assessments, software selections, and roadmap development efforts.
- High attention to detail with a strong process and data governance mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- EAP
- Parental Leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Project Information Management Systems (PIMS)ERP integrationsCost managementSchedule translationResource loadingDocument controlWorkflow automationData migrationProcess automationSystem optimization
Soft Skills
Analytical skillsProblem-solving skillsExecutive communicationMentoringLeadershipAttention to detailProject managementStakeholder managementChange managementKnowledge sharing
Certifications
PMPPMI-SPPgMPPEProject management certifications