What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Project Manager position at Verism Systems?
Job Details
We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager that will be instrumental in executing the Elevate Program Plan while ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and dependent programs. The successful candidate will drive key portion of the program forward by leveraging and leading their team and cross-functional partners. This role requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in delivering complex programs within defined timelines, budgets, and scope. Client needs a leader adept in managing stakeholder expectations, fostering seamless cross-functional collaboration, and driven by a passion for innovative problem-solving.
Responsibilities
- Lead large GIS programs approximately with $5M-$50M annual budgets (may exceed $100M annually)
- Coordinate with other Program/Project Managers in parallel workstreams
- Develop and implement strategic plans for IT programs and projects including setting project goals, timelines, and performance metrics to ensure successful delivery
- Manage program and project budgets, ensuring financial resources are used efficiently and projects are completed within the allocated budget
- Identify potential risks to the success of projects and develop comprehensive mitigation plans to address these risks proactively
- Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and effective communication among team members from different departments to achieve project objectives
- Regularly update stakeholders on project progress, changes, and any issues that arise, ensuring transparency and alignment with business objectives
- Plans Officer-level engagement events and other significant events with key leaders
- Track project milestones and assess the performance of projects to ensure they meet the set objectives and deliver the expected outcomes
- Ensure project teams have the necessary resources, including personnel, technology, and tools, for timely and efficient execution of their tasks
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, communication plans, risk logs, and status reports, to ensure all project information is accurately recorded and accessible
- Ensure robust project governance to ensure compliance with internal audit requirements
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in the delivery of IT programs by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and implementing best practices
- Provide General Rate Case (GRC) data request response support
- Accurately and consistently forecasting project resource, material, and costs within standard tools
- Exercise autonomy, independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance with broad scope and high complexity
Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience
- 10 years job-related experience or equivalent
- 5 years Esri GIS Technology experience
- 5 years Electric and or Gas Utility experience
- 3 years of managing and being accountable for budgets exceeding $100M
- Enterprise level deployments of Geospatial Technology
- Experience in leading utility implementation of Esri GIS
- Esri GIS implementation of 2,000 users
- Enterprise level deployments of GIS
- Cloud deployment experience
Salary : $5 - $100