GIS Utility Network Practice Lead

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking an experienced GIS consulting leader to guide large-scale transformation initiatives in utility modernization and enterprise GIS platforms. The role partners with utility stakeholders, leads engagements from strategy through execution, and mentors a team while driving business growth.

You will help clients maximize the value of geospatial technologies, govern data, and implement scalable solutions that improve asset management, network visibility, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading consulting engagements or large technology programs.
• Experience with utility organizations or infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of geospatial technologies and enterprise GIS platforms.
• Strong communication with executives, operations, and technical teams.
• Experience gathering business requirements and translating into solutions.
• Strong relationship-building and facilitation skills.
• Experience mentoring consultants and teams.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute GIS and utility modernization strategies.
• Partner with stakeholders to align goals and challenges.
• Lead workshops, discovery sessions, and planning discussions.
• Translate business objectives into technology recommendations.
• Serve as trusted advisor through project lifecycles.
• Drive successful delivery of enterprise consulting engagements.
• Oversee multiple initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Guide requirements analysis, solution planning, and deployment strategies.
• Monitor progress and manage key deliverables.
• Align cross-functional teams around business priorities.
• Advise on utility networks and GIS solutions.
• Support data governance, modeling, and geospatial information management.
• Help maximize value of enterprise GIS platforms and applications.
• Recommend approaches to improve visibility and reliability of processes.
• Contribute to organizational growth and client relationships.
• Mentor consultants and technical professionals.
• Support proposal development and client presentations.
• Build long-term client relationships.
• Participate in industry events and thought leadership.

Skills

Strategic consulting

Client advisory

Geospatial tech

Executive communication

Requirements gathering

Team mentorship

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

SummaryAre you passionate about helping utility organizations modernize how they manage and leverage geospatial data? We're seeking an experienced GIS consulting leader to guide large-scale transformation initiatives focused on network modeling, enterprise GIS platforms, and operational improvements. In this highly visible role, you'll partner with utility stakeholders, lead consulting engagements from strategy through execution, and help shape solutions that improve business performance. This opportunity combines client advisory, project leadership, team mentorship, and business growth responsibilities.

About the Opportunity

Join a growing consulting team dedicated to helping organizations improve asset management, network visibility, and operational effectiveness through modern GIS solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with leadership teams, influence strategic initiatives, and contribute to complex programs that impact critical infrastructure operations. You'll play a key role in developing trusted client relationships while helping organizations adopt scalable geospatial technologies and best practices.

What You'll Do

• Strategic Consulting & Client Advisory Help organizations define and execute GIS and utility modernization strategies.
• Strategic Consulting & Client Advisory Partner with business and technical stakeholders to understand operational goals and challenges.
• Strategic Consulting & Client Advisory Lead workshops, discovery sessions, and strategic planning discussions.
• Strategic Consulting & Client Advisory Translate business objectives into practical technology and process recommendations.
• Strategic Consulting & Client Advisory Serve as a trusted advisor to clients throughout project lifecycles.
• Program & Project Leadership Drive successful delivery of enterprise consulting engagements.
• Program & Project Leadership Oversee multiple initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Program & Project Leadership Guide requirements analysis, solution planning, and deployment strategies.
• Program & Project Leadership Monitor project progress, manage key deliverables, and support successful outcomes.
• Program & Project Leadership Align cross-functional teams around business priorities and project objectives.
• Utility Network & GIS Solutions Provide expertise in modern geospatial platforms and utility workflows.
• Utility Network & GIS Solutions Advise on utility network design, implementation, and operational adoption.
• Utility Network & GIS Solutions Support data governance, modeling, and geospatial information management efforts.
• Utility Network & GIS Solutions Help organizations maximize the value of enterprise GIS platforms and applications.
• Utility Network & GIS Solutions Recommend approaches that improve visibility, reliability, and business processes.
• Leadership & Business Growth Contribute to organizational success beyond project delivery.
• Leadership & Business Growth Mentor consultants and technical professionals across the team.
• Leadership & Business Growth Support proposal development, solution estimation, and client presentations.
• Leadership & Business Growth Build and strengthen long‑term client relationships.
• Leadership & Business Growth Participate in industry events, thought leadership initiatives, and professional communities.

What You Bring

• Background leading consulting engagements, technology programs, or business transformation initiatives.
• Experience working with utility organizations or infrastructure‑focused environments.
• Knowledge of geospatial technologies and enterprise GIS platforms.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executives, operational teams, and technical stakeholders.
• Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into actionable solutions.
• Strong relationship‑building, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, guide teams, and deliver results in dynamic environments.
• Typically brings several years of experience supporting large‑scale utility, GIS, or enterprise technology projects.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

• Nice to Have
• Experience with utility network modeling and modern network management practices.
• Familiarity with electric, gas, water, or other infrastructure industries.
• Experience designing or supporting enterprise geospatial applications.
• Knowledge of GIS data architecture, governance, and lifecycle management.
• Prior experience mentoring consultants, analysts, or technical teams.
• Exposure to business development, account growth, or client‑facing consulting activities.
• Industry conference speaking, publishing, or thought leadership experience.

Success in This Role

You’ll thrive in this position if you enjoy combining strategic thinking, client engagement, technical problem‑solving, and team leadership. Success comes from building trusted partnerships, delivering meaningful business outcomes, and helping organizations maximize the value of their GIS and network management investments.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance Statements

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.
• Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill.

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