GIS Project Manager

PMP certification required

Title: Project Manager

Visa: no H1 and CPT

Location: Fully onsite in Columbus, OH

Minimum Qualifications

• 8 years of professional Project/Program Management experience.
• 4 years of experience managing full lifecycle implementation projects from requirements through delivery.
• 3 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Project and Visio.
• Proven experience developing detailed project plans including scope, requirements, and controls.
• Vendor management experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within team environments.
• Experience working with or for government agencies.
• Experience in data governance principles and practices.
• Familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS) technologies.
• Understanding of transportation asset management concepts.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Ability to develop strong client relationships and align stakeholder goals with project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of project lifecycles, including planning, design, construction, testing, and implementation.
• Organize, manage, and direct project team tasks, ensuring application of PMO standards, tools, and methodologies.
• Supervise and coordinate project stakeholders, team communications, and deliverables.
• Manage project risks, issues, scope changes, and ensure proactive resolution of conflicts.
• Oversee and maintain project schedules and budgets, adjusting estimates and timelines as needed.
• Ensure timely project delivery through ongoing monitoring of milestones, adherence to scope, and performance tracking.
• Prepare and present proposals and status reports to stakeholders, addressing risks and improvement measures.
• Lead scheduling and quality assurance activities such as reviews and inspections.
• Balance team workload and plan orientation or training as needed for team development.
• Communicate effectively across internal teams, customers, and external suppliers to drive outcomes.
• Support the final evaluation of programs and lead stakeholder approval processes.

Position Overview

As a Project Manager you will be responsible for leading and delivering strategic projects within The Ohio Department of Transportation s Office of Data Governance. This role will support initiatives involving Data Governance, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Transportation Asset Management. The ideal candidate will apply industry best practices, lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure the successful execution of full project lifecycles from initiation through closeout while aligning outcomes with organizational goals and PMO standards.