Advanced Metering Infrastructure AMI Senior ConsultantAssistant Manager- UAE

EY MENA Digital Grid

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager

Job Description

EY seeks a Power & Utilities professional with experience in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) to join their growing and dynamic Digital Grid team based in MENA. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic tightlyknit team leading the energy transition and be on the forefront digitizing the network utilities operations to facilitate the better working world.

As our AMI business continues to evolve we need someone who can help support this growth and work directly with our clients to deliver value. Drawing on your skills and experience you will create innovative technology and business insights for clients adapt EY methods and practices to fit the client team and cultural needs support in delivering EY services in this space and contribute to industry leading thought leadership.

This role will allow the individual to develop their skills and knowledge in a number of areas both technical (e.g. metering systems and infrastructure) as well as softer skills focusing on client engagement and stakeholder management.

The requirement to be available to travel is a central part of this role travel will be dependent on both business development and client delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

This role is primarily focused on delivery and business development support across MENA.

The role focuses on 3 core elements;

• Client Delivery the central part of this role will be supporting the delivery of specialist AMI consulting services to key accounts. This will range from shorter more tactical engagements to ongoing longterm support for specific client projects.
• Sales/Business Development as part of this role you will be expected to support responding to client tenders as well as supporting ongoing account activities related to business development e.g. client workshops.
• Solution Development as part of this role you will also be expected to support the development and/or refinement of our market offerings as well as targeted thought leadership on AMI and Digital Grid.

Specific Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate;

• Circa 3 years of experience working within Advanced Metering Infrastructure projects/operations. This experience can cover gas water and electricity utility services.
• A good working knowledge of core utility and AMI processes including;
  • Deployment & Planning
  • Field Operations e.g. meter installation
  • Customer Operations
  • Supply Chain and Logistics
  • Asset Management
  • Network Operations
• Specialist AMI experience should cover working with a broad range of AMI systems and technologies including but not limited to;
  • Meter Data Management (MDM)
  • Head End (HES)
  • Communications specifically communications technology types and networks including;
    • Cellular
    • Radio Frequency
    • PLC
  • Metering Technology
  • Customer/Back Office
  • Field Operations e.g. workforce management
• Deep specialization in any of the areas above is a benefit though candidates will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of all components.
• An understanding of how AMI data and functionality can be used to support future/other digital grid initiatives e.g. flexibility services

General Skills & Experience

• Experience providing advisory services and possession of core consulting skillsets
• Familiarity with applicable project management and methodologies
• Proficiency in English language with the ability to communicate both written and verbally at professional level
• Arabic speaking not a requirement but would be appreciated
• Strong analytical problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work under tight timelines for multiple project deliveries
• Ability to selfmotivate and proactively take on responsibilities for driving market engagement and project delivery.

Who we are

At EY we believe your career is a journey and we are committed to providing you an array of exciting opportunities to help you find the career path that is right for you. In this role you will have the opportunity to team with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services and actively participate in a rapidly growing practice.

With each engagement you can expect to build leadership communication and clientmanagement skills as well as sharpen your problemsolving capabilities. If you are interested in building a more secure and trusted working world being part of a dynamic team serving clients and reaching your full potential EY Advisory is for you.

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our clientfacing professionals can be required to travel regularly and at times be based at client sites our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.