50240708P6A3: Freelance – Advisory Service Senior – IBM- APM (ASAP, Berlin, remote, EN & DE, 6 months, 30% time)

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Please note: only apply if profile requirements are really a good fit for you.
Freelancers only please! Unfortunately, we cannot offer a company with several employees for this tender.

Project description
The company is preparing to introduce an asset performance management and optimization
(APMO) solution to optimize the operation, maintenance, and replacement of our extra-high
voltage grid. APMO is a cloud-based software developed by IBM. Along with a transmission system operator (TSO), they integrated a particular TSO layer that aims to replace existing obsolete
tools and manual processes at the company.
The project´s purposes are among others:
• To increase the efficiency: through mathematical approach and real measurements of assets performance, the assets managers will be able to estimate the probability of failure of the assets & to undertake the appropriate actions.
• To transform to a digital TSO: the data will be concentrated in one place & automatized which will have an impact on the efficiency of the Asset managers.
• To realize the synergies:
o To adapt the company to the increasing number of assets
o To challenge the results in APMO through benchmark with other TSOs

Job description/Tasks
• Strategic consultation/advice regarding the business architecture to make the link between business and IT
• Consulting regarding the project approach methodology
o Facilitation regarding the change management approach
o Provision of methodology for effective communication
o Consulting, coaching and challenging of the quality of BA and test leads

Profile requirements:
• Fluency in English is a mandatory prerequisite. Project execution 'verbally and in writing' in English (level C1). All deliverables must be written in English. The workshops must be held in English.
• Certification in project management or equivalent through experience
• Two references proving at least 10 years of experience in project management and strategy
• One reference proving managerial skills.
• One reference proving that consultancy services were delivered in a utilities company.
Additional requirements: Please note that candidates who do not provide key skills or keywords listed in the job requirements in their CV will not be selected, as it will be assumed that the candidate does not have knowledge in this area.
Therefore, please highlight in your CV all the requirements you do meet, even if they seem standard/obvious to you.

Additional Information
- Start and duration: 6 Months, starting approx. 22.07.24; with an optional prolongation of 4 times 6 months
- Volume: 40h per week
- Work location: Germany, primarily Berlin and remote

Next steps:
We are looking forward to your mail with your CV and details about your hourly rate (remote/onsite). Please write us directly via E-mail.