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Enterprise Program Architect (ADMS / Grid Modernization)
Contract Position: 12-18 months
Location: Dallas, TX (Local candidates only - Hybrid schedule)
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Program Architect to lead architecture across a major grid modernization initiative focused on Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS). This role ensures end-to-end architectural alignment, integration consistency, and successful delivery across multiple complex workstreams. The architect will serve as the primary architecture owner for the program, bridging enterprise architecture strategy with execution while coordinating solution architects across teams and vendors. The role ensures solutions are scalable, secure, and delivery-ready in a fast-paced Agile environment.
The program centers on implementing and integrating a modern ADMS platform that unifies OMS, DMS, and SCADA capabilities into a real-time operational ecosystem, with integrations across GIS, AMI, DERMS, EMS, and other enterprise systems to improve grid reliability, visibility, and outage response.
Come join a fast-paced Agile delivery environment (Scrum/Kanban) and a highly collaborative team focused on modernization and enterprise transformation.
Qualifications
- 8-10 years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or technical leadership roles
- Proven experience leading architecture for large-scale, multi-system enterprise programs
- Strong background in distributed systems, application/data architecture, and cloud or hybrid environments
- Experience designing and governing complex integrations (APIs, event/data flows, shared services)
- Ability to lead and influence without direct authority across multiple teams and stakeholders
- Strong communication skills with both technical teams and executive leadership
- Experience in utility, energy, or ADMS / grid operations environments strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end program architecture including target state, transition states, and integration strategy
- Ensure architectural consistency across all projects and delivery workstreams
- Define and govern cross-system integration architecture (APIs, data models, interfaces, and shared services)
- Align program architecture with enterprise standards, security, reliability, and governance requirements
- Lead and coordinate solution architects across internal teams and external vendors
- Provide architectural guidance, escalation support, and decision leadership across the program
- Partner with program leadership to align architecture with delivery priorities and timelines
- Support implementation teams to ensure solutions are scalable, supportable, and production-ready
- Ensure non-functional requirements including performance, observability, resilience, and security are met
- Support phased ADMS rollout strategy including legacy system modernization and transition planning
- Embed cybersecurity considerations across OT/IT integration points and operational systems
Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.