GIS Program Manager

T; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

T&M Associates in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a GIS Program Manager with 15+ years of experience to lead complex GIS, software development, and systems integration projects for public and private sectors. The role blends remote flexibility with in-office collaboration and occasional travel.

You will manage projects from planning through QA/QC, mentor staff, translate business goals into technology solutions, and help grow the Applied Technology practice through proposals, marketing materials,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of GIS, technology consulting, and project management experience.
• Experience with client-facing roles, proposal development, and contract negotiations.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead technology-focused projects, including GIS solutions, application development, and systems integrations from planning through QA/QC and delivery.
• Supervise and mentor a team of technical staff providing guidance throughout project execution.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, translating business goals into tailored technology solutions.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope and budget; manage schedules, WBS, and financial tracking.
• Lead and support proposal writing, cost estimation, scopes of work, teaming agreements, and contracts.
• Collaborate with business development to grow the Applied Technology practice and manage a sales pipeline.

Skills

GIS

Project management

Client consulting

Budget tracking

Proposal writing

Team leadership

Agile/Scrum

Public/private contracting

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography, Computer Information Systems, Planning or related technology field

Tools

Maximo

Hexagon

CarteGraph/OpenGov

CityWorks

AWS

Azure

Indoor Mapping

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Job description

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GIS Program Manager

Full Time Philadelphia, PA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1810

T&M is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking person to join our Technology team. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience leading complex projects related to GIS, software development, and systems integration, with a strong background in client consulting, technical leadership, and project delivery across both the public and private sectors.

This role offers a hybrid work environment, combining remote flexibility with in-office collaboration and occasional travel (10–15%) for client engagements and industry events.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead technology-focused projects, including GIS solutions, application development, and systems integrations from planning through QA/QC and delivery.
• Supervise and mentor a team of technical staff providing technical guidance and oversight throughout project execution.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, translating business goals and strategies into tailored technology solutions.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope and budget; manage project schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), and financial tracking.
• Lead and support proposal writing, cost estimation, scopes of work, teaming agreements, and legal contracts.
• Collaborate with business development professionals to grow the Applied Technology practice by identifying opportunities, creating marketing materials, and managing a sales pipeline.
• Represent the firm at conferences and networking events; deliver presentations and technical demonstrations; foster partnerships, particularly with Esri and related vendors.
• Support portfolio management and contribute to the growth strategy and direction of the practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Computer Information Systems, Planning or a related technology field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in GIS, technology consulting, and project management.
• Demonstrated experience with client-facing roles, proposal development, and contract negotiations.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Knowledge of public/private contracting and procurement practices.
• Familiarity with asset management platforms such as Maximo, Hexagon, CarteGraph/OpenGov, and CityWorks.
• Experience with Indoor Mapping and Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), emerging tech (AI/ML, IoT), and enterprise IT architectures.

T&M Associates is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices in compliance with applicable laws, including the New Jersey Equal Pay Act. T&M estimates that the salary range for this position will fall between $130,000 - $165,000.The actual salary offered may vary within this range, depending on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, educational qualifications, specific skills and knowledge, as well as internal pay equity and geographic location.