Principal GIS Manager

Principal GIS Manager
Oakland, CA 94612 (Hybrid: 2-3 Days onsite per week)
DIRECT HIRE

Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Program Manager that will be instrumental in executing the client 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.
Client is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed between the entry point and the middle of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. This job is also eligible to participate in Client s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
Job 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 client tools
Exercise autonomy, independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance with broad scope and high complexity
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience
10 years job-related experience or equivalent
Desired:
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