Orbital Engineering, Inc. · 20 hours ago
GIS Project Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expOrbital Engineering, Inc. is a company focused on providing innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions. They are seeking a highly organized, client-focused GIS Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of geospatial and data-driven programs across utilities, energy, and industrial sectors.
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Responsibilities
Lead GIS and data projects from initiation through closeout, defining scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and success criteria
Serve as the primary client point of contact, leading kickoff meetings, status updates, phase reviews, and executive presentations
Track and control project scope, schedules, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring delivery commitments are met and risks are managed
Manage, mentor, and delegate work across GIS specialists, analysts, and technical contributors to ensure efficient execution and staff development
Apply appropriate project management frameworks (waterfall, agile, or hybrid) based on project needs, ensuring transparency and predictability
Oversee solution design and delivery across ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, and enterprise geodatabases, ensuring governance, performance, and reliability
Oversee and guide use of FME and FME Server for data ingestion, transformation, and automation across enterprise systems
Ensure deliverables meet Orbital standards for quality, security, documentation, and operational readiness
Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating as appropriate and managing client and leadership expectations
Manage change requests through formal change control processes, assessing impacts to scope, schedule, cost, and risk
Maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, decision logs, and client reports
Capture lessons learned and contribute to the refinement of Orbital’s GIS delivery methodologies and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geospatial Information Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in GIS, geospatial technology, or data-driven project delivery, including experience leading or managing projects and client engagements
Demonstrated experience with ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, enterprise geodatabases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, or Oracle), ArcGIS Pro, FME, and FME Server (Flow)
Maintains a clean, professional appearance and represents Orbital Engineering appropriately in all client and partner interactions
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including leading meetings, delivering presentations, and producing clear documentation
Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resources across complex technical projects in both waterfall and agile environments
Proven ability to lead teams, delegate work effectively, mentor staff, and drive accountability across cross-functional teams
Strong experience with ArcGIS Online (AGOL), ArcGIS Enterprise, and enterprise geodatabases (EGDB), including publishing, governance, and operational workflows
Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro for enterprise data management, analysis, and map production
Experience with FME and FME Server (Flow) for enterprise data pipelines and system integrations
Experience delivering GIS solutions in utilities, energy, pipeline, emergency management, or industrial environments
Ability to analyze complex operational and technical challenges and implement scalable solutions
Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Comfortable operating in dynamic, fast-paced environments with evolving technologies and client needs
Fluency in English with the ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to business and technical stakeholders
Preferred
Experience delivering GIS programs in utilities, energy, pipeline, or industrial environments
Experience managing multi-phase or multi-program portfolios
Familiarity with data governance, asset management, inspection, or digital twin programs
Experience integrating GIS with external enterprise systems (e.g., asset management, inspection, ERP, or data lake platforms)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug
401(k)
Supplemental insurance
Company
Orbital Engineering, Inc.
For 50 years, Orbital Engineering has provided the full-service Engineering, Risk Mitigation, and Project Delivery expertise of a large company with the flexibility, responsiveness, cost advantages, and personal attention of a local company.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
David Timczyk
Chief Technology Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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