Senior GIS Technology Project Manager - # 26-22037

Duration: 2+ Years
 
Job Description:

• We are seeking an experienced Senior IT/Technology Project Manager – GIS to lead a complex, large-scale enterprise GIS Utility Network implementation and modernization project. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing GIS technology projects, enterprise software implementations, upgrades, or conversions using a Waterfall SDLC methodology.
• The project involves migrating existing electric and gas geospatial data/models from legacy geometric networks to an ArcGIS Utility Network model. The PM will work closely with GIS teams, IT, business stakeholders, architects, vendors, system integrators, and implementation partners.

 
Responsibilities:

• Lead large-scale GIS and enterprise technology projects from initiation through implementation and project closeout.
• Manage GIS software implementation, modernization, migration, and conversion projects.
• Coordinate the migration of geospatial data/models to modern GIS platforms and Utility Network environments.
• Work closely with GIS teams, architects, IT system owners, business users, vendors, and implementation partners.
• Develop and maintain integrated, resource-loaded project plans including tasks, dependencies, milestones, critical path, baseline and forecast dates.
• Drive project execution, remove obstacles, establish accountability, and ensure delivery against committed outcomes.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, escalations, scope, schedule, resources, and budget.
• Manage third-party GIS vendors, consulting partners, system integrators, and contract resources.
• Coordinate project design, implementation, testing, cutover, operational readiness, and transition activities.
• Support business case development, project governance, stage-gate reviews, and executive reporting.
• Translate complex GIS and technical concepts into clear business decisions and executive communications.

 
Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of IT/Technology Project Management experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Proven experience managing GIS technology projects from initiation through implementation and closeout.
• Experience with GIS software implementation, migration, modernization, upgrade, or conversion projects.
• Hands-on project management experience with ArcGIS and/or Esri GIS environments.
• Experience with ArcGIS Utility Network is highly preferred.
• Experience managing large, complex, enterprise-wide technology projects involving multiple IT teams and business stakeholders.
• Strong experience managing vendors, system integrators, consulting partners, and third-party resources.
• Experience working with Waterfall SDLC, stage-gate reviews, structured project governance, risk management, and executive reporting.
• Experience managing technical dependencies, data migration, testing, cutover, and operational readiness.

 
Skills:

• GIS Project Management
• ArcGIS / Esri
• ArcGIS Utility Network
• GIS Data Migration & Conversion
• Geospatial Data Management
• GIS System Implementation & Modernization
• Enterprise Software Implementation
• Waterfall SDLC
• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Resource & Capacity Planning
• Vendor & System Integrator Management
• Risk, Issue & Dependency Management
• Scope & Change Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Executive Reporting & Communication
• Project Governance & Stage-Gate Reviews
• Microsoft Project

 
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

 
Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with electric and/or gas utility GIS systems is strongly preferred.
• Experience with legacy geometric networks and migration to Utility Network is a strong plus.
• Utility industry experience is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with GIS professionals, architects, IT teams, field users, business stakeholders, vendors, and executives.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand complex GIS and enterprise technology environments.
• Ability to independently drive projects with minimal oversight and maintain accountability for measurable outcomes.

Shift Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00 PM CST
 
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
 
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
 
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