Lead Application Engineer SME for EAM-APM

Lead Application Engineer SME for EAM-APM

full-time position | Belgrade (Serbia)

We are a rapidly growing international software company headquartered in Pullach (Munich), Germany. We provide advanced, specialized, valuable solutions and support to customer organizations worldwide to transform data into real-world intelligence for critically important business and technical decisions. We specialize in Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Asset Performance Management (APM), Protection & IED, Network Model Management (NMM), Outage System Management (OMS) software, and analytics.

IPS®SYSTEMS offers outstanding and innovative solutions for the Global Energy Industry and other sectors. We work with many other companies and corporations, such as Megger, CGI, Atos, Accenture, Wipro, etc.

Do you want to contribute to the digital future? The IPS Global Group is looking for a Lead Application Engineer SME for EAM-APM to join our team and support the implementation, configuration, and integration and delivery of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Asset Performance Management (APM) solutions for Transmission and Distribution System Operators (TSOs/DSOs).

Your Responsibilities

Implementation and Configuration

• Lead the end-to-end implementation and configuration of EAM/APM projects, from scope definition and requirements analysis through configuration, testing, and go-live
• Define user stories, end-to-end workflows, maintenance templates and procedures covering Preventive, Corrective, and Prescriptive Maintenance
• Configure and optimize solutions based on customer processes, requirements, and asset management strategies
• Define test cases and support system, integration, and user acceptance testing

Domain Knowledge & Integration

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in EAM/APM, asset management, maintenance, and asset performance processes
• Apply knowledge of TSO/DSO asset groups, Asset Health Indexing, criticality, and risk modeling, using relevant frameworks such as CNAIM, RCM, and ISO 55000
• Support integration and data mapping between IPS and external systems such as GIS, ERP, OMS, AIP, and SCADA, including CIM-based network topology and asset connectivity
• Identify process, data, and integration gaps and optimize configurations and workflows accordingly

Project Delivery & Stakeholders

• Work effectively in Agile and Waterfall environments, managing user stories, backlogs, and project tasks in Jira
• Proactively report project status, progress, risks, and issues to customers and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with customers, end-users, Project Management, Product Development, Software Engineering, and QA teams
• Provide customer training, knowledge transfer, and mentorship to junior engineers and new team members

Your energy

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• Proven experience in EAM/APM software implementation, configuration, and integration, preferably within the energy and utilities industry
• Strong knowledge of TSO/DSO asset management and maintenance processes and major electrical asset groups
• Hands-on experience with Asset Health Indexing, criticality, and risk modeling
• Knowledge of CNAIM, RCM, ISO 55000, and IEC 61968/61970 (CIM), and network model topology and asset connectivity based on CIM (IEC 61970/61968)
• Hands-on proficiency with Agile and Waterfall methodologies, including backlog management and Jira task tracking.
• Willingness and ability to mentor junior engineers, train customers, and support knowledge transfer within the team

Nice to have

• Practical coding or scripting experience with C#, T-SQL, or Python

What we offer

• An interesting and varied position in a world-leading, internationally active company where you will have the opportunity to be involved in projects worldwide
• The chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, including Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), shaping the future of the industry
• Hybrid work model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible arrival time between 8 AM and 9 AM, letting you start your day at your convenience
• Join a stable company in a thriving industry, offering long-term career security and low employee turnover – a rarity in today’s market
• Comprehensive private healthcare provided after just 6 months of probation
• Gym membership subsidy at a fitness center conveniently located across from the office, along with an in-house small activity room for personal workouts. Plus, enjoy scheduled basketball sessions for some fun and team-building outside of work, promoting your health and well-being
• Culture of trust, teamwork, empowerment, and constructive feedback
• Possibility for further career advancement in a successful growing company
• Your development – our commitment: career opportunities based on each profile and supporting each employee to achieve their professional and career goals