SAP Utility EAM Lead
Location: Seattle, Washington
Country: United States
Category: Technology
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: November 11, 2026
Job ID: 653718
Job Description
AC: Charrae Lowery-Ivy
Specialty: Tech - SAP
Industry: Professional Services (Utilities)
Client: IBM
Bill Rate: $165-$175
Project Length: 18 Months
Work Schedule: Full Time 40 hours
Location & Travel: Hybrid (US/West Coast hours with travel 2 weeks per month; typically alternating as 1 week on-site, 1 week remote)
Work Authorization: Candidates cannot be on H1B visas
Start Date: January 2027
Project Structure:
Phase 0 Engagement: 2 to 3 months, focusing heavily on business cases and program planning.
Implementation Phase: An estimated 12 to 18 months following Phase 0, with multi-year engagement potential.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced SAP Utility EAM Lead with deep expertise in S/4HANA to drive a major transformation program. The ideal candidate possesses a robust background in utility operations, preferably with Tier 1 utilities serving over 1 million customers and brings a thorough grasp of asset management, capital projects, and enterprise integrations.
Key Responsibilities
- Phase 0 & Program Leadership: Spearhead Phase 0 activities, including business case development and comprehensive program planning, leading directly into the execution phase.
- SAP S/4HANA EAM Execution: Oversee SAP Plant Maintenance (PM), Project Systems (PS/WBS), and cross-functional crossovers into EPPM (Project Planning), SAM (Spatial Asset Management / GIS), and APM (Asset Performance Management).
- Operational Alignment: Apply a clear operational understanding of corrective vs. preventive maintenance, asset lifecycles, and capital project management.
- System Integration Management: Architect and manage integrations between SAP and external/ancillary systems, including GIS, Engineering Design solutions, and Field Mobility tools.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a well-spoken, authoritative subject matter expert, guiding executive stakeholders, operational leaders, and technical teams through complex transformation milestones.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 10-15+ years of extensive experience within utility operations.
- Industry Preference: Tier 1 utility experience heavily preferred (defined as serving >1M customers). Note: Backgrounds in Oil & Gas will be considered secondarily.
- Core SAP Skills: Expert-level command of SAP S/4HANA Plant Maintenance (PM), PS (WBS), EPPM, SAM (GIS), and APM.
- Domain Knowledge: Proven understanding of maintenance strategies (corrective vs. preventive), capital project lifecycles, and enterprise utility system landscapes (GIS, Field Mobility, Engineering Design).
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a polished, executive presence.
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