The RoleWe are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful implementations, migrations, and optimizations of VertiGIS Telco Solutions. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end project delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment between business stakeholders and technical teams.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in data migration, GIS systems, telecom infrastructure, or enterprise asset management platforms, along with proven technical and project leadership experience.
Key Responsibilities- Lead full lifecycle implementation projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery.
- Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and third-party vendors.
- Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
- Coordinate data migration activities, including data mapping, transformation logic, validation, reconciliation, and cutover planning.
- Oversee integration & implementation efforts across systems, including:
- GIS platforms
- ETL pipelines and data transformation frameworks
- APIs, middleware, and external enterprise systems
- Partner with technical leads to define solution architecture, data flows, and system interfaces.
- Ensure alignment between Customer (project management) and VertiGIS (technical delivery) teams or equivalent stakeholders.
- Manage risks, issues, and dependencies, with proactive mitigation strategies.
- Facilitate UAT, testing cycles (SIT/UAT), and go-live readiness.
- Establish and track KPIs (schedule adherence, data quality, system performance, etc.).
- Drive clear communication across all levels, including executive reporting.
- Ensure proper documentation, governance, and change management processes are followed.
- Support post-go-live stabilization, performance tuning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Technical Capability Expectations- Ability to understand and contribute to solution architecture and system design discussions
- Working knowledge of:
- Data models (relational, geospatial, and asset-based models)
- ETL tools (e.g., FME, SSIS, or similar)
- APIs and integration patterns (REST, SOAP, microservices)
- Experience with GIS platforms, ESRI ArcGIS ecosystem (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, Feature Services)
- Familiarity with spatial data concepts (topology, coordinate systems, geodatabases)
- Understanding of telecom or utility network data structures (fiber, circuits, outside plant, network hierarchies)
- Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and deployment models is a plus
- Ability to create and\or interpret SQL queries, data transformations, and data validation scripts
- Ability to document and train on solutions delivered
- Experience working with data quality frameworks, reconciliation reporting, and audit controls
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in telecom, utilities, or GIS environments.
- PMP, and/or Agile/Scrum certification.
- Proven experience delivering data migration and system implementation projects.
- Strong understanding of:
- Data migration strategies and reconciliation processes
- GIS systems (e.g., ArcGIS)
- ETL processes and data integration
- Experience managing cross-functional and distributed teams.
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet).
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
Nice to Have- Experience with VertiGIS products or similar asset/network management platforms
- Familiarity with telecom network data (outside plant, fiber, infrastructure assets)
- Experience working in multi-vendor environments (e.g., VertiGIS, client teams)
Key Competencies- Strategic thinking and execution
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage complex data and technical dependencies
- High attention to detail, especially in data quality and validation
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
