Senior GIS Technology Project Manager - # 26-22037

US Tech Solutions; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions seeks a Senior IT/Technology Project Manager - GIS to lead a large enterprise GIS Utility Network modernization project. You will manage migrations from legacy networks to ArcGIS Utility Network, coordinating with GIS teams, IT, vendors, and stakeholders.

The role requires 5+ years in IT/Technology PM, with ArcGIS/Esri experience and Waterfall SDLC familiarity. Strong governance, risk management, and executive reporting are essential. Duration: 2+ years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in IS, CS, business, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years IT/Technology PM experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Proven GIS project management experience from initiation through closeout.
• Hands-on ArcGIS/Esri GIS environments experience; ArcGIS Utility Network preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale GIS and enterprise technology projects from initiation through implementation and closeout.
• Manage GIS software implementation, modernization, migration, and conversion projects.
• Coordinate migration of geospatial data/models to modern GIS platforms and Utility Network environments.
• Collaborate with GIS teams, architects, IT, business users, vendors, and partners.
• Develop integrated, resource-loaded project plans with tasks, dependencies, milestones, and forecasts.
• Drive project execution, remove obstacles, ensure delivery against outcomes.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, escalations, scope, schedule, resources, and budget.
• Coordinate third-party GIS vendors, system integrators, and contract resources.
• Oversee design, implementation, testing, cutover, readiness, and transition activities.
• Support business case development, governance, stage-gate reviews, and executive reporting.
• Translate complex GIS concepts into clear business decisions and communications.

Skills

GIS Project Management

ArcGIS / Esri

ArcGIS Utility Network

GIS Data Migration & Conversion

Geospatial Data Management

GIS System Implementation & Moderniz

Enterprise Software Implementation

Waterfall SDLC

Project Planning & Scheduling

Resource & Capacity Planning

Vendor & System Integrator Management

Risk, Issue & Dependency Management

Scope & Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Executive Reporting & Communication

Project Governance & Stage-Gate

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Software

Microsoft Project

Job description

• We are seeking an experienced Senior IT/Technology Project Manager - GIS to lead a complex, large-scale enterprise GIS Utility Network implementation and modernization project. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing GIS technology projects, enterprise software implementations, upgrades, or conversions using a Waterfall SDLC methodology.
• The project involves migrating existing electric and gas geospatial data/models from legacy geometric networks to an ArcGIS Utility Network model. The PM will work closely with GIS teams, IT, business stakeholders, architects, vendors, system integrators, and implementation partners.

Duration: 2+ Years

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced Senior IT/Technology Project Manager - GIS to lead a complex, large-scale enterprise GIS Utility Network implementation and modernization project. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing GIS technology projects, enterprise software implementations, upgrades, or conversions using a Waterfall SDLC methodology.
• The project involves migrating existing electric and gas geospatial data/models from legacy geometric networks to an ArcGIS Utility Network model. The PM will work closely with GIS teams, IT, business stakeholders, architects, vendors, system integrators, and implementation partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale GIS and enterprise technology projects from initiation through implementation and project closeout.
• Manage GIS software implementation, modernization, migration, and conversion projects.
• Coordinate the migration of geospatial data/models to modern GIS platforms and Utility Network environments.
• Work closely with GIS teams, architects, IT system owners, business users, vendors, and implementation partners.
• Develop and maintain integrated, resource-loaded project plans including tasks, dependencies, milestones, critical path, baseline and forecast dates.
• Drive project execution, remove obstacles, establish accountability, and ensure delivery against committed outcomes.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, escalations, scope, schedule, resources, and budget.
• Manage third-party GIS vendors, consulting partners, system integrators, and contract resources.
• Coordinate project design, implementation, testing, cutover, operational readiness, and transition activities.
• Support business case development, project governance, stage-gate reviews, and executive reporting.
• Translate complex GIS and technical concepts into clear business decisions and executive communications.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of IT/Technology Project Management experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Proven experience managing GIS technology projects from initiation through implementation and closeout.
• Experience with GIS software implementation, migration, modernization, upgrade, or conversion projects.
• Hands-on project management experience with ArcGIS and/or Esri GIS environments.
• Experience with ArcGIS Utility Network is highly preferred.
• Experience managing large, complex, enterprise-wide technology projects involving multiple IT teams and business stakeholders.
• Strong experience managing vendors, system integrators, consulting partners, and third-party resources.
• Experience working with Waterfall SDLC, stage-gate reviews, structured project governance, risk management, and executive reporting.
• Experience managing technical dependencies, data migration, testing, cutover, and operational readiness.

Skills

• GIS Project Management
• ArcGIS / Esri
• ArcGIS Utility Network
• GIS Data Migration & Conversion
• Geospatial Data Management
• GIS System Implementation & Modernization
• Enterprise Software Implementation
• Waterfall SDLC
• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Resource & Capacity Planning
• Vendor & System Integrator Management
• Risk, Issue & Dependency Management
• Scope & Change Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Executive Reporting & Communication
• Project Governance & Stage-Gate Reviews
• Microsoft Project

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with electric and/or gas utility GIS systems is strongly preferred.
• Experience with legacy geometric networks and migration to Utility Network is a strong plus.
• Utility industry experience is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with GIS professionals, architects, IT teams, field users, business stakeholders, vendors, and executives.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand complex GIS and enterprise technology environments.
• Ability to independently drive projects with minimal oversight and maintain accountability for measurable outcomes.

Shift Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00 PM CST

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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