Technical Project Manager

vertigis; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VertiGIS is hiring an experienced Project Manager in Richmond, Virginia, to lead the implementation of Telco Solutions. This role involves managing end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment between business and technical teams, and coordinating cross-functional efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data migration, telecom infrastructure, or GIS systems, with at least 5 years of project management experience. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in telecom, utilities, or GIS environments.
• PMP, and/or Agile/Scrum certification required.
• Proficient in data migration strategies and ETL processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle implementation projects from planning to delivery.
• Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders and teams.
• Manage risks and ensure alignment between teams.

Skills

Project management in telecom

Data migration

GIS systems

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

About VertiGIS

VertiGIS builds powerful GIS software that helps organizations design, manage, and operate complex networks and infrastructure. Our products enhance leading mapping platforms, most notably Esri’s ArcGIS, and are used globally by telecommunications operators, utilities, and public sector organizations.

Within VertiGIS, the Telecommunications Business Unit focuses on enabling fiber and telecom operators to plan, document, and operate their networks more efficiently. Our flagship telco product, ConnectMaster, supports the full network lifecycle across planning, design, documentation, and operations.

We offer challenging and meaningful careers in a collaborative, international environment. Our teams are made up of driven, curious, and supportive people who enjoy learning, growing, and doing impactful work together.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful implementations, migrations, and optimizations of VertiGIS Telco Solutions. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end project delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment between business stakeholders and technical teams.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in data migration, GIS systems, telecom infrastructure, or enterprise asset management platforms, along with proven technical and project leadership experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle implementation projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and third-party vendors.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate data migration activities, including data mapping, transformation logic, validation, reconciliation, and cutover planning.
• Oversee integration & implementation efforts across systems, including:
  • GIS platforms
  • ETL pipelines and data transformation frameworks
  • APIs, middleware, and external enterprise systems
• Partner with technical leads to define solution architecture, data flows, and system interfaces.
• Ensure alignment between Customer (project management) and VertiGIS (technical delivery) teams or equivalent stakeholders.
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies, with proactive mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate UAT, testing cycles (SIT/UAT), and go-live readiness.
• Establish and track KPIs (schedule adherence, data quality, system performance, etc.).
• Drive clear communication across all levels, including executive reporting.
• Ensure proper documentation, governance, and change management processes are followed.
• Support post-go-live stabilization, performance tuning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Capability Expectations

• Ability to understand and contribute to solution architecture and system design discussions
• Working knowledge of:
  • Data models (relational, geospatial, and asset-based models)
  • ETL tools (e.g., FME, SSIS, or similar)
  • APIs and integration patterns (REST, SOAP, microservices)
• Experience with GIS platforms, ESRI ArcGIS ecosystem (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, Feature Services)
• Familiarity with spatial data concepts (topology, coordinate systems, geodatabases)
• Understanding of telecom or utility network data structures (fiber, circuits, outside plant, network hierarchies)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and deployment models is a plus
• Ability to create and/or interpret SQL queries, data transformations, and data validation scripts
• Ability to document and train on solutions delivered

• Experience working with data quality frameworks, reconciliation reporting, and audit controls

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in telecom, utilities, or GIS environments.
• PMP, and/or Agile/Scrum certification.
• Proven experience delivering data migration and system implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Data migration strategies and reconciliation processes
  • GIS systems (e.g., ArcGIS)
  • ETL processes and data integration
• Experience managing cross-functional and distributed teams.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with VertiGIS products or similar asset/network management platforms
• Familiarity with telecom network data (outside plant, fiber, infrastructure assets)
• Experience working in multi-vendor environments (e.g., VertiGIS, client teams)

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage complex data and technical dependencies
• High attention to detail, especially in data quality and validation
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities