Utility GIS Leader: Data & Platform Optimization

Og&e; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Og&e is seeking an experienced GIS leader to plan, direct, and optimize enterprise GIS activities across IT/OT, Field Ops, and DCC. You will oversee data models, integrations, and field/mobile GIS tools, ensuring data quality and timely delivery of mapping services to internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires a strong background in ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcFM, ESB, and related workflows, plus proven leadership and vendor coordination skills to drive modernization and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in related field with 8+ years GIS electric utility experience.
• Associate's degree with GIS focus and 10+ years in utility GIS preferred.
• 12 years of distribution/transmission GIS experience with leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Sets priorities, allocates staff and budget for GIS to meet strategic plans.
• Manages enterprise GIS geodatabase and data models for data integrity.
• Coordinates cross-functional work with IT/OT, Distribution Engineering, Field Operations, and DCC.
• Maintains GIS integrations with ADMS, CYME, SAP S/4 (VertiGIS), Snowflake, FME, ESB.
• Oversees field/mobile GIS capabilities (ArcFM Mobile, Field Maps, Survey123).
• Manages personnel: hiring, training, evaluations, promotions, schedules.
• Provides guidance on policies and operational changes.
• Ensures data quality, mapping accuracy, and SLA targets.
• Leads GIS project scoping, development, and timely delivery.
• Drives platform modernization and evaluation of new GIS tools and tech.
• Coordinates vendor relations for tools and licensing.
• Directs internal/external queries and mapping services.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in GIS / related field

Associate's Degree in GIS / related field

12 years GIS experience with leadership

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Pro

ArcFM

Esri Utility Network

FME

Snowflake

ESB

Job description

Og&e is seeking an experienced GIS leader to plan, direct, and optimize enterprise GIS activities across IT/OT, Field Ops, and DCC. You will oversee data models, integrations, and field/mobile GIS tools, ensuring data quality and timely delivery of mapping services to internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires a strong background in ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcFM, ESB, and related workflows, plus proven leadership and vendor coordination skills to drive modernization and efficiency.