Program Manager

Holistic Partners, Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Holistic Partners, Inc. seeks a senior consultant to lead the Port Authority’s Enterprise GIS program from New York, driving strategy, governance, and modernization across Aviation, Tunnels, Bridges, Ports, Rail Transit, and Corporate Operations.

The role focuses on enterprise GIS architecture, data governance, and integration with EAM systems like Infor and Maximo, BIM/CAD, and Power BI. Collaboration with IT, Engineering, and program teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years leading enterprise GIS programs.
• Experience developing enterprise GIS strategies, governance frameworks, and roadmaps.
• Extensive experience with Esri Enterprise technologies and GIS architecture.
• Experience integrating GIS with Enterprise Asset Management systems.
• Experience with BIM, CAD, LiDAR, and enterprise system integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead Enterprise GIS strategy, roadmaps, and modernization aligned with Port Authority objectives.
• Govern GIS standards, policies, and data governance practices.
• Define functional and technical requirements for new initiatives.
• Provide leadership in GIS architecture and solution design.
• Develop centralized geospatial data models and implementation strategies.
• Coordinate GIS programs across multiple units and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Geospatial analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS / related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Esri Enterprise

BIM/CAD integration

Power BI

Infor / Maximo integration

Job description

Location: New York, NY | 4 days in-office

Duration: 12+ Months

Visa: USC, GC Holders only

Role

The consultant shall provide strategic, technical, and programmatic leadership for the Port Authority’s Enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) initiatives. The consultant will support the modernization, integration, governance, and expansion of enterprise geospatial capabilities across multiple business lines, including Aviation, Tunnels, Bridges, Ports, Rail Transit, and Corporate Operations.

The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Enterprise GIS Strategy & Program Leadership

• Develop and implement enterprise GIS strategies, roadmaps, and modernization initiatives aligned with Port Authority business objectives.
• Lead enterprise GIS governance initiatives, including development of standards, policies, and best practices for geospatial data management.
• Define enterprise GIS functional and technical requirements for new initiatives.
• Provide leadership in enterprise GIS architecture and solution design.
• Develop centralized enterprise geospatial data models and implementation strategies.
• Coordinate enterprise-wide GIS programs involving multiple business units and stakeholders.

Geospatial Data Management

• Design and manage enterprise spatial database infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain centralized GIS data repositories supporting agency-wide operations.
• Implement master data management and spatial data governance practices.
• Improve geospatial data quality, consistency, interoperability, and accessibility.
• Develop strategies for CAD-to-GIS conversion and integration.
• Support utility mapping, bridge inspection programs, and infrastructure inventory initiatives.
• Design and implement Linear Referencing Systems (LRS) supporting transportation and infrastructure assets.
• Lead deployment and administration of enterprise GIS platforms utilizing Esri technologies.
• Develop cloud-based GIS architectures supporting secure, scalable enterprise services.
• Implement Common Data Environments (CDE) for geospatial information management.
• Develop secure enterprise geospatial services for cross-departmental and interagency collaboration.
• Recommend improvements to enterprise GIS infrastructure, security, performance, and scalability.
• Lead integration of GIS with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) platforms including Infor and IBM Maximo.
• Develop BIM-to-GIS and CAD-to-GIS integration strategies.
• Support LiDAR, BIM, GIS, and asset management workflows.
• Integrate GIS with enterprise systems including Bentley, PeopleSoft, Power BI, OMNY, OpenShift, and Red Hat Enterprise Service Bus.
• Design enterprise integration architectures supporting agency-wide digital engineering initiatives.

GIS Analytics & Decision Support

• Develop advanced geospatial analytics supporting capital planning and infrastructure investment.
• Design enterprise business intelligence dashboards utilizing GIS and Power BI.
• Support Building Intelligence initiatives through spatial analytics and visualization.
• Implement Nearmap AI and other emerging geospatial technologies to improve operational decision making.
• Develop 3D geospatial visualization products supporting planning, engineering, and asset management.
• Develop enterprise GIS automation workflows utilizing FME Enterprise and related technologies.
• Design automated ETL processes supporting enterprise geospatial data integration.
• Improve GIS data engineering practices to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Automate enterprise GIS and EAM data synchronization processes.

Asset Management & Infrastructure Applications

• Develop and maintain utility network mapping and infrastructure asset inventories.
• Support marine terminal, aviation, rail, roadway, and bridge asset management initiatives.
• Support intelligent transportation initiatives including GIS-enabled hazard notification and operational awareness systems.

Technical Advisory Services

• Provide expert technical guidance regarding enterprise GIS technologies and industry best practices.
• Evaluate emerging geospatial technologies and recommend implementation strategies.
• Prepare technical documentation, implementation plans, standards, and system architecture documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering, information technology, operations, and consultant teams to deliver enterprise GIS initiatives.
• Perform additional GIS-related duties as assigned by the Engineering Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geographic information systems (GIS), Geography, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience leading enterprise GIS programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing enterprise GIS strategies, governance frameworks, and implementation roadmaps.
• Extensive experience with Esri Enterprise technologies and enterprise GIS architecture.
• Experience designing and managing enterprise spatial databases and geospatial data governance programs.
• Experience integrating GIS with Enterprise Asset Management systems, including Infor, Maximo, or comparable platforms.
• Experience with BIM, CAD, LiDAR, and enterprise systems integration.
• Strong knowledge of GIS cloud architecture and enterprise integration technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience presenting technical information to executive leadership.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams and manage multiple concurrent initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in GIS, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Esri Enterprise Administration, ArcGIS Professional, or equivalent GIS certifications.
• Experience integrating GIS with Power BI, Bentley, PeopleSoft, and enterprise middleware platforms.
• Experience supporting transportation, aviation, marine ports, bridges, rail, or public infrastructure agencies.
• Experience implementing Common Data Environments (CDE).
• Knowledge of Nearmap AI and advanced geospatial analytics platforms.
• Experience supporting enterprise digital transformation and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with Port Authority infrastructure asset management practices and large-scale capital programs.