Senior GIS Technology Project Manager - # 26-22037

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation and workforce solutions firm. The company is seeking a Senior IT/Technology Project Manager specializing in GIS to lead a large-scale enterprise GIS Utility Network implementation and modernization project. The role will oversee GIS software implementation, data migration, vendor coordination, project governance, testing, cutover, and executive reporting.

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

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of IT/Technology Project Management experience
• 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 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
• 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
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 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
• 10+ years preferred
• Experience with ArcGIS Utility Network is highly preferred
• 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