Senior GIS Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager - GIS is responsible for the successful delivery of projects from handover with the sales team to the delivery team, through project execution stages, culminating in closure and eventual handover to the support team. This includes working with digital grid team leads in assembling a project team and monitoring and controlling the project to ensure quality execution per the contract Scope of Work.Key Responsibilities Project Planning and CoordinationTimeline and Resource ManagementBudget and Cost ManagementStakeholder ManagementRisk ManagementProject Management ResponsibilitiesPlan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects, GIS and ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management System) projects with Electrical Utilities.Manage project scope, budget, timelines throughout the project lifecycle.Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage, monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met, and maintain the partner relationship between Schneider Electric and the client.Responsible for the delivery of complex, multi-phase Digital Grid projects (typically between $5m and $10m).Maintains a high-level knowledge of business processes, challenges, disruptions in the electric distribution industry, as well as the drivers and concerns around the deployment of Operations Technologies including DMS, SCADA, OMS, EMS. Maintains a general knowledge of other systems that make up electrical utility systems such as Arc FM, Esri GIS, MDM, CIS, Work Management, etc.Manages project execution through all stages of the SE Customer Project Process (Initiate and Setup, Design, Install and Commission and Closure)Builds and manages a cost and invoicing plan, including subcontractor invoices, which ensures positive cash flow and a high probability of achieving project finance KPI targets.Monitor project costs and track financial performance against budgetary targets.Engages Schneider Electric Contract Management through all stages of the project for advice on protecting program/project margin while identifying and exploiting opportunities to increase margin.Document and address stakeholder concerns / inquiries and proactively manage expectations throughout the project.Identify and resolve conflicts between project team, end client, external vendors and partners.Document project risks and apply mitigating procedures when required.Maintains a log of project travel expenses and receipts per Digital Grid PMO processes. Reports to Digital Grid executive leadership on the status and health of the project, its risks, opportunities, as well as overall client satisfaction.To whom will you report?PMO Manager, North AmericaSound knowledge of various project management & agile methods.Significant understanding of the Utility marketProcess orientated, able to govern against best practice.Sound knowledge of software project delivery lifecycles.Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.Proficiency in English & ability to work in multicultural environments.Complex project management experience (7+ years).5 years or more experience managing GIS or ADMS software implementation projects.Knowledge of financial aspects of project management including standard project KPIsEnterprise Resource Planning ERP software or Adobe Workfront to plan resources.Project management software (Microsoft Project) Remote management experience.Bachelor’s degree in relevant fieldPMP (Project Management Professional) certification considered an asset.Travel availability up to 25% of the time (North American Region)Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.Let us learn about you! Apply today.You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filledBring your project leadership expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you—apply now!At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 117,600 - USD 176,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. 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