Consulting Project Manager ( GIS)

Insight Global; San Ramon (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IG Consulting is seeking a GIS Project Manager to lead geospatial projects from planning through deployment. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, managing scope, schedule, and budgets, and delivering high-quality GIS solutions centered on data governance and stakeholder alignment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in GIS project management, strong communication, and experience with ArcGIS platforms. Hybrid work with 2x weekly in San Ramon office is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of GIS and project management experience.
• Experience managing complex technology or GIS projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end GIS project lifecycle including requirements, design, development, and deployment.
• Define project scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Manage cross-functional GIS teams and stakeholders.
• Oversee GIS solution design and implementation (e.g., ArcGIS, Enterprise GIS).
• Ensure data quality, governance, and standards compliance.
• Monitor project performance, risks, and KPIs.
• Provide executive-level reporting and updates.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS/Geography/Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

ArcGIS Online

Enterprise GIS

Power BI

Databases & integrations

Job description

Title: IG Consulting - GIS Project Manager

Location: San Ramon – Hybrid – 2x in San Ramon office per week

Long Term Contract/ Ongoing/ FTE Conversion Possible

Position Summary

The GIS Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of geospatial projects across various domains. This role ensures successful implementation of GIS solutions by managing scope, schedule, budget, resources, and stakeholder alignment while driving quality and innovation in geospatial data and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end GIS project lifecycle including requirements, design, development, and deployment.
• Define project scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Manage cross-functional GIS teams and stakeholders.
• Oversee GIS solution design and implementation (e.g., ArcGIS, Enterprise GIS).
• Ensure data quality, governance, and standards compliance.
• Monitor project performance, risks, and KPIs.
• Provide executive-level reporting and updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of GIS and project management experience.
• Experience managing complex technology or GIS projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Technical Skills

• Experience with ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, or Enterprise GIS platforms.
• Knowledge of spatial data management and geospatial analytics.
• Familiarity with databases and integrations.
• Experience with analytics tools such as Power BI is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Utility, engineering, or infrastructure industry experience.
• Experience with large enterprise GIS programs or transformations.

Success Metrics

• On-time and on-budget project delivery.
• High data quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Adoption of GIS solutions across the business.
• Contribution to revenue growth and operational efficiency.