Geospatial Project Manager

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company, and they are seeking a Geospatial Project Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of geospatial projects. The role involves managing project execution, facilitating communication between clients and teams, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned enterprise GIS projects from initiation through closeout, including schedules, budgets, deliverables, and risk tracking
• Coordinate day-to-day activities of project teams, working closely with technical staff such as developers, GIS analysts, and subject matter experts using an Agile methodology in a Scrum framework
• Support client communication by preparing project updates, leading regular status calls, and documenting project decisions
• Manage remote project teams and tasking using web-based collaboration
• Track and report on project progress using established project management tools
• Monitor and control budgets and expenses, escalating variances to program managers as needed
• Facilitate project stakeholder engagement throughout the project life cycles, including leading regular video meetings with clients
• Collaborate with subcontractors and vendors to ensure deliverables meet project requirements
• Provide input on proposals and estimates by contributing project data or lessons learned
• Ensure project files, documentation, and records are maintained according to company standards

Requirements:

• 2–4 years of experience managing GIS or IT projects, with 5+ years of experience in the geospatial field
• Experience managing budgets across multiple concurrent projects
• Understanding of Agile and other iterative project management methodologies
• Experience with geospatial products and Esri-based GIS solutions in an enterprise context
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and clients
• Bachelor's degree in geography, GIS, computer science, or a related field
• Project Management certification (PMP is preferred)
• Proficiency with common project management and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, DevOps, SharePoint, Teams, Jira)
• Experience working with public sector or commercial clients on geospatial projects
• Familiarity with geospatial data types and their applications
• Experience with software development lifecycle and Agile/Scrum practices
• Familiarity with asset management and/or utilities such as water, electric, and gas