Technical Project Manager Remote
Hi Role: Technical Project Manager Location: Remote- USA Contract Job Job description: We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Project Manager (PM) with deep experience in Esri ArcGIS platforms and GIS solutions. This role will lead the delivery of mission-critical utility GIS initiatives, including Data Management (Imagery, Lidar, Hyperspectral etc.) implementations, system modernization, cloud migration, and field mobility solutions. The TPM will act as the technical and delivery lead, ensuring alignment between business operations, engineering, IT, and GIS teams while meeting regulatory, reliability, and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
GIS Project Delivery Lead end-to-end delivery of Data Management projects including: ArcGIS Utility Network (Electric, Gas) ArcGIS Enterprise deployments and upgrades GIS system modernization and legacy migration Integration with OMS, ADMS, CIS, EAM, SCADA, and AMI systems Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and dependencies across multiple workstreams Technical Oversight & Architecture Provide technical leadership for: ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal, Server, Data Store) High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) Cloud and hybrid deployments (AWS) Secure storage of GIS content and configurations Stakeholder & Business Engagement Partner with engineering, operations, field crews, IT, cybersecurity, and regulatory teams Translate business requirements into actionable technical deliverables Communicate project status to leadership and regulatory stakeholders Coordinate with Esri and system integrator partners
Required Qualifications
Education Bachelor's degree in GIS, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field Experience 7+ years of experience in technical project management or program delivery 5+ years working with utility GIS or Energy & Utilities systems Hands-on experience delivering Data Management projects Experience supporting 24x7 mission-critical utility systems Technical Skills Strong expertise in: ArcGIS Enterprise and Web GIS architecture Data Management (Imagery, Lidar, Hyperspectral etc.) GIS data governance and spatial analytics Linux and Windows server environments Project Management Skills Proficiency with tools such as Jira, MS Project, Azure DevOps Strong risk, dependency, and vendor management capabilities Excellent reporting and executive communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Esri certifications (Utility Network, ArcGIS Enterprise Administration) PMP, PMI-ACP, or Scrum Master certification Experience with electric transmission & distribution or gas pipeline networks Knowledge of NERC, FERC, or regional regulatory requirements Soft Skills Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills Ability to operate in complex, regulated environments Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities Clear communicator across technical and non-technical audiences Top Skills: GIS, Project management