Functional Architect

November 4, 2024

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Origin is a company specializing in utility and municipal modernization, delivering business and technology solutions to municipalities and utilities. With a focus on cutting-edge technology, Origin offers professional services and managed solutions, including the Enterprise Service Framework (ESF) platform, which streamlines operations and enhances digital customer engagement. They provide utility and municipal software solutions to improve service delivery and operational awareness. Origin partners with utilities to implement enterprise applications and deliver innovative software designed to enhance community engagement and operational efficiency.

Oracle Utilities Customer Care & Billing • Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management • Oracle Utilities Customer to Meter • Project Management • Systems Integration

51 - 200 employees

🏢 Enterprise

🏛️ Government

📋 Description

• The Functional Architect plays an essential delivery role, collaborating with multiple levels of client management and subject matter experts to develop clear specifications of business requirements and data-supported solutions. • This role involves creating practical, implementable, and cost-effective designs that address client needs across the meter-to-cash landscape for modernizing utilities. • Functional Architects play a key role in gathering requirements and delivering solutions closely aligned with the project scope while ensuring a successful implementation of scalable and cost-effective solutions that align with clients' short- and long-term goals. • Develop creative and practical solutions that solve critical business problems across the meter-to-cash landscape. • Analyze software requirements across multiple ERPs and domains, defining solution parameters and specifications. • Stay updated on current product technologies and future industry trends to formulate relevant solutions. • Manage the functional scope of projects to reduce risks for clients and Origin. • Collaborate with Origin and clients teams to review multiple design options, ensuring alignment with industry best practices. • Assess existing client challenges and propose additional Origin service offerings. • Facilitate design workshops to engage stakeholders and build consensus around design proposals. • Manage client expectations throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with timelines and budgets. • Facilitate design workshops and client onboarding sessions, focusing on gathering and clarifying business requirements. • Build strong relationships with clients by resolving issues within the project scope. • Manage expectations to ensure alignment with goals, budgets, and timelines. • Assess the business and technical impacts of proposed solutions. • Communicate proactively with clients to resolve any issues that could impact engagement success. • Leverage knowledge from client engagements to present identify new avenues for upselling to Origin’s existing product and service offerings. • Supports account teams to develop potential solutions based on client ecosystems. • Present additional Origin services based on identified client challenges and future needs. • Contribute to bids and proposals, ensuring alignment with Origin’s standards and strategic objectives. • Present solutions alongside senior management to prospective clients, emphasizing practical implementation and project feasibility. • Monitor project scope and communicate changes to relevant stakeholders, mitigating financial risks. • Support project leads in resource allocation. • Ensure project remains in budget with careful cost management. • Mentor junior team members and guides workstreams as part of larger projects.

🎯 Requirements

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders effectively. • Ability to articulate business issues and drivers using enterprise software and CIS solutions. • Expertise in change management, system modernization, and transformation initiatives. • Thorough understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). • Ability to plan and facilitate design workshops, engaging diverse stakeholder groups. • Requires 7+ years of experience in utilities, with hands-on knowledge of CIS software and implementation support. • At least 4 years of consulting experience with Oracle Utilities products (CC&B, C2M, or CCS), including proficiency in 75% of C2M/CCS sub-modules. • Strong understanding of meter-to-cash processes and experience transitioning from legacy systems to Oracle Utilities solutions. • Preferred experience integrating Oracle Utilities products with enterprise applications like Customer Self Service and Field Work Management systems. • Familiarity with design principles within the Oracle Utilities Application Framework.