GIS Project Manager

Job Summary: We are urgently seeking a highly experienced Senior GIS Project Manager to oversee two critical projects: the GIS Foundation and Satellite Application projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with ESRI platforms, agile project management, and a proven track record of leading complex GIS projects. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, SI’s to ensure successful project delivery and driving strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and associated communication documents.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.
• Plan, schedule, and track project timelines and milestones using advanced project management tools.
• Develop and deliver detailed progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Lead, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors.
• Ensure projects are completed within the allocated budget and timeline, meeting required quality standards.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity in all GIS projects.
• Coordinate the creation and maintenance of comprehensive GIS databases.
• Stay updated on the latest developments and technologies in the GIS field to improve project execution and results.
• Collaborate with TRC and attend all project meetings.
• Provide project status updates and maintain financial budget trackers.
• Work with RCM to keep project plans up to date and manage dependencies.
• Ensure health indicators such as budget, scope, and schedule are maintained.
• Report to the steering committee and provide executive summaries.
• Drive strategic initiatives and contribute to the overall vision and direction of GIS projects.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance GIS capabilities and project outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement within GIS projects and processes.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders to align project goals with organizational objectives.
• Lead the integration of GIS solutions with other business systems and processes.
• Advocate for GIS technology and its benefits to senior leadership and external partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Computer Science, GIS, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10 years of experience in managing IT-based and/or GIS projects.
• Strong technical proficiency in GIS applications and mapping software, particularly ESRI.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written/verbal communication, multi-tasking, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and translate a customer’s business goals, objectives, and strategies into technical plans and solutions.
• Self-motivated, creative, team-oriented, and proactive problem solver.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic cross-functional team environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time, with short notice to Springfield, Virginia.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in senior GIS project management roles.
• Knowledge of and experience with technical solutions and implementations and/or robust application development principles and practices.