This is a contract role through Magnit for Consumers Energy in Jackson, Michigan. 

Job Title: Senior ADMS Solutions Architect

****Candidates must be eligible for W-2 employment and authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship****

ONSITE REQUIREMENTS:

• Initial onsite period: 2–3 weeks at the start of the engagement.
• Ongoing onsite cadence: 1–2 weeks per month thereafter.
• Onsite meeting days: When onsite, presence is required Tuesday through Thursday.
• Hybrid schedule: Work performed in Jackson during required onsite weeks.

Duties:

• Business requirements analysis — Gather and interpret business and data requirements to evaluate vendor software capabilities and recommend solutions that support organizational goals.
• MS solution configuration — Configure, maintain, and optimize the Emerson/OSI/AspenTech ADMS product suite, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and operational needs
• Process automation opportunities — Identify and lead automation and optimization initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Architectural decision‑making — Make key architectural decisions and design integrations between ADMS/COTS solutions and the broader enterprise ecosystem with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Advanced configuration scripting — Develop scripts or embedded software within vendor platforms to perform complex configuration tasks, automate workflows, and enhance system functionality.Lifecycle quality improvement — Continuously refine and improve ADMS/COTS solution quality by applying emerging best practices and modern techniques throughout the software lifecycle.
• Cross‑functional collaboration — Partner with business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendor partners to ensure clarity, alignment, and successful adoption of ADMS capabilities.
• Other assigned duties — Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (Required)
• 8–12 years of overall IT/application engineering experience.
• 5+ years working with enterprise COTS applications (preferably ADMS, EMS, SCADA, GIS, or similar operational technology platforms)
• 3–5+ years in solution architecture, technical leadership, or lead engineering roles
• 3+ years with scripting and automation (.NET, C#, SQL, Visual Basic, or equivalent)
• Experience with enterprise integrations, APIs, messaging, and system interfaces
• Expert scripting proficiency — Mastery of languages used within ADMS/COTS ecosystems (e.g., .NET, C#, SQL variants, Visual Basic, ABAP).
  Technical leadership — Ability to coach, mentor, and guide product teams through complex technical challenges.
• Vendor management — Skilled in negotiating with vendors and navigating platform constraints, compliance requirements, and technical limitations.
• Team collaboration — Promotes a culture of shared learning, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Communication excellence — Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear technical discussions and stakeholder alignment.
  Business process understanding — Ability to interpret business workflows and influence both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Analytical problem‑solving — Strong analytical mindset for diagnosing issues, refining approaches, and enhancing solution quality.
  Detail orientation — Ensures all software configurations meet high standards for quality, accuracy, and efficiency.

Hourly Pay Rate Range (dependent on location, experience, expectation):

• The pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position is: $93.75/hour - $125.00/hour W-2.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met).

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.