Arizona Public Service - APS · 1 week ago
Enterprise Architect – Core Utility Applications
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expArizona Public Service - APS is seeking a strategic technology leader to shape the future of their enterprise application architecture. The role involves leading the application architecture strategy to support critical utility operations and ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
Electrical DistributionEnergySustainability
Hiring Manager
Rhonda Snider, aPHR, LSSGB
Responsibilities
Lead enterprise application architecture strategy to support critical utility operations, including energy generation, transmission, distribution, and customer service
Ensure architectural governance and alignment with key strategic initiatives, such as Fusion ERP, Customer Experience Transformation, and Grid Modernization
Oversee core utility system design and strategic planning for systems such as:
Energy Management Systems (EMS)
Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS)
Customer Information Systems (CIS)
Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS)
Work and Asset Management Systems
Develop scalable, secure, and optimized application portfolios that align with enterprise architecture standards
Collaborate with IT and business leaders to drive innovation, reduce complexity, and enhance system interoperability
Establish and maintain governance processes to ensure technology investments deliver maximum value
Qualification
Required
Proven expertise in enterprise application architecture within the utilities sector
Strong understanding of core utility systems and their integration across energy operations
Experience leading large-scale digital transformations, including ERP and customer experience initiatives
Ability to drive technology standardization, security, and scalability across enterprise applications
Strategic thinker with excellent collaboration and communication skills, partnering effectively with IT and business stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
PLUS ten (10+) years of experience in enterprise application architecture, with a focus on utilities or energy sector solutions
Deep expertise in utility core applications like EMS, CC&B, ADMS, MDMS, Work Management Systems, and ERP
Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns and cloud adoption strategies
Preferred
Uses/integrates in-depth technical knowledge across one or more divisional areas or systems to improve technology planning and development
Requires mastery level knowledge of technical area typically obtained through advanced education and experience
Ability to develop information systems to deliver the business strategy; analyze emerging technologies and make appropriate recommendations; implement a process-based approach to meeting organizational goals; assess a broad range of information solutions and products; develop architecture designs
Company
Arizona Public Service - APS
APS is Arizona’s largest and longest serving electric utility, providing power for nearly 1.2 million customers in 11 of the state’s 15 counties.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.95BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-01-08Debt Financing· $1.81B
2024-10-18Grant· $70M
2009-09-16Grant· $70.5M
Leadership Team
Juli West
Vice President Supply Chain, CPO
Monica Whiting
VP, Customer Experience and Chief Customer Officer
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