Project Manager Sr – Geospatial

Sanborn Map Company; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Holiday

PTO

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The Sanborn Map Company in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee project budgets, timelines, and client relations. You will lead multi-year GIS and web application projects, manage contracts, and mentor team members in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of 6 years in project management, experience with web apps and GIS data, and PMP certification. This role offers hybrid work with Boston preferences and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• PMP certification is required.
• 6+ years of project management experience.
• Experience in web applications and GIS data.

Responsibilities

• Develop project budgets and schedules.
• Oversee timelines and budgets across projects.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams.
• Ensure quality and compliance with contracts.
• Lead proposal development and business development.

Skills

Project management

Web applications

GIS data

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Founded in 1866 The Sanborn Map Company Sanborn is one of the oldest continuously operating mapping and geospatial information technology companies in the US Our work is highly visual and our mapped data and applications are an essential part of todays information economy We serve many industries and government departments and need to communicate effectively with them about our wide range of products and services We remain at the forefront of the GIS and photogrammetry industry by offering high quality technologically superior products and services backed by the industrys most experienced staff We are looking for a talented individual to fill this role working in a collaborative environment ready to innovate workflow

SUMMARY

The Senior Project Manager contributes to proposals as assigned oversees project timelines and budgets and works directly with clients to ensure project success Responsibilities include developing project budgets and schedules managing contract and subcontract issues troubleshooting operational issues that impact projects The Senior Project Manager provides leadership direction and oversight to assigned projects This role includes assigned responsibilities throughout the project management lifecycle including proposal writing project scheduling project deliverables production QAQC project budgeting and controlling all aspects of projects in accordance with contract documents

LOCATION

Boston MA preferred Remote considered

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Managers lead a wide variety of project types including Design and deployment of custom web applicationsGeoanalytics and visualizationGeoprocessing and data transformationEnterprise system design and implementation planningStrategic planning and execution


• Project Managers are responsible for Project ExecutionManaging the execution of medium and large complex multi year projects with substantial budgets and stakeholder management needsUnderstanding and managing contracts and subcontractsCommunicating with internal teams subcontractors and customersManaging and understanding technical and non technical details of a projectServing as strong and collaborative project team leaderWorking directly with clients stakeholders and the project team to ensure project successLeading and facilitating meetingsCoordinating the project team and delegating technical tasksEnsuring the quality of project deliverablesProject planning and status reportingBudget projections tracking reporting and analysisPractical application of project management best practicesEffectively using PMO Project Management best practices tools and applications and training and mentoring other Project Management staffAssures quality Follow Sanborns Quality Management System QMS


• Business DevelopmentTaking a lead role in proposal writing including project approach and scope development budget and schedule developmentNurturing existing client relationships to acquire new and repeat business Supporting Sales and Marketing staff in their pursuit of new business eg documenting project descriptions participating in webinars and sales meetingsCoordinate contract and subcontract negotiationsOccasional travel may be requiredOther duties as assigned

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree in Business Management or related degree Masters degree from an accredited college or university preferred

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 6 years of demonstrated project management experience


• Experience in managing web application development projects


• Experience in working with or understanding of GIS geospatial data


• Strong communication leadership organizational skills


• An energetic attitude and desire to work in a collaborative team environment


• Analytical and problem solving skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in Transportation Land Cover andor Tree Canopy projects preferred


• Professional Engineer PE certification preferred

CERTIFICATES

• PMP certification from the Project Management Institute

Salary Range

95K 125K annual

Eligibility Requirement

Applicant must live in the US and be authorized to work in the US

Benefits

Sanborn offers a comprehensive health and wellness program which includes medical dental vision 401k holiday PTO EAP disability and life insurance benefits.

Application Deadline

We are accepting applications for this position until August 31 2026

EEO

Sanborn is an AAVeteranDisability Equal Opportunity Employer