WHO WE ARE
Founded in 2007, DTI (Diversified Technology, Inc.) is a successful African American owned IT Consulting/Staffing firm based in Chicago's Loop.
WHAT WE DO
We focus on providing delivery, staffing, and supported services such as enterprise integration/implementations including, but not limited to, CRM, EAM, ERP, PMO, and QA.
We service clients in SLED (state/local gov't & education), financial services, fortune, public utility, as well as regularly partnering with Big 4 SI partners.
Position Summary
The SAP AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) Functional Consultant is responsible for the design, configuration, testing, and implementation of AMI-related business processes within SAP IS-U / SAP CIS.
The consultant works closely with Metering, Billing, Customer Service, Integration, and technical teams to ensure accurate smart meter data acquisition, validation, and processing across the utility meter-to-cash lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Design & Configuration
AMI & Meter Data Integration
Testing & Quality Assurance
Data Migration & Cutover
Solution Design & Configuration
- Design and configure SAP IS-U / SAP CIS Device Management processes supporting AMI capabilities.
- Define functional requirements and prepare solution design documents.
- Configure meter reading, smart meter lifecycle, event management, and exception-handling processes.
- Support SAP Enterprise Device Management (EDM) and interval data-related processes where applicable.
AMI & Meter Data Integration
- Collaborate with integration teams to support interfaces between SAP and:
- AMI Head-End Systems (HES)
- Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS)
- Utility analytics and digital platforms
- Validate data flows supporting:
- Meter data synchronization
- Billing reads
- On-demand reads
- Connect/disconnect processes
- Usage and event management workflows.
Testing & Quality Assurance
- Develop and execute functional test scenarios.
- Participate in SIT, UAT, regression testing, and defect management.
- Support integration and end-to-end testing activities involving SAP, HES, and MDMS platforms.
- Help with defect triage and resolution efforts.
Data Migration & Cutover
- Support AMI-related data conversion activities.
- Assist with mock conversions, reconciliation, and production cutover planning.
- Provide stabilization and hypercare support during go-live periods.
Required Skills & Experience
Functional Expertise
SAP Experience
Integration Knowledge
Consulting Skills
Functional Expertise
- Strong knowledge of utility Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI).
- Deep understanding of smart metering and meter-to-cash business processes.
- Knowledge of interval data management and meter event processing.
- Understanding of VEE (Validation, Estimation, and Editing) principles.
SAP Experience
- SAP IS-U / SAP CIS Device Management configuration experience.
- Experience with SAP EDM (Enterprise Device Management).
- Knowledge of AMI integration patterns within SAP Utilities.
- Familiarity with meter reading and billing processes.
Integration Knowledge
- Experience integrating SAP with:
- AMI Head-End Systems
- MDMS platforms
- Middleware solutions (SAP CPI, SAP BTP Integration Suite, MuleSoft, etc.)
- Understanding of AMI / MDMS interface testing and data reconciliation
Consulting Skills
- Requirements gathering and business process analysis.
- Functional specification and documentation.
- Stakeholder management and workshop facilitation.
- Strong communication and problem-solving capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- 5–10+ years of SAP IS-U / SAP Utilities experience.
- Experience in electric, gas, or water utilities.
- Experience supporting large CIS transformations or AMI deployments.
- SAP Utilities certification (preferred).
- Knowledge of MDMS solutions such as SAP MDMS, Itron, Landis+Gyr, Oracle Utilities, or similar platforms.