Technical Project Manager

About this role

About VertiGIS
VertiGIS builds powerful GIS software that helps organizations design, manage, and operate complex networks and infrastructure. Our products enhance leading mapping platforms, most notably Esri’s ArcGIS, and are used globally by telecommunications operators, utilities, and public sector organizations.

Within VertiGIS, the Telecommunications Business Unit focuses on enabling fiber and telecom operators to plan, document, and operate their networks more efficiently. Our flagship telco product, ConnectMaster, supports the full network lifecycle across planning, design, documentation, and operations.

We offer challenging and meaningful careers in a collaborative, international environment. Our teams are made up of driven, curious, and supportive people who enjoy learning, growing, and doing impactful work together.

The Role
We 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

How to Apply

Please apply with a cover letter and a resume.

A cover letter complements your resume. It allows you to elaborate on your background and experience. It provides you with an opportunity to address how you meet the requirements for the role. It demonstrates your interest. These are important topics that aren’t always covered in a resume alone. Your resume is factual, your cover letter is personal.

We’ve had the most success with applicants that include a cover letter.

Only applicants that include a cover letter will be considered. We look forward to receiving your application!

Why work for VertiGIS?

Team / Career Growth
Top-notch colleagues that like and respect one another

We listen to peoples' ideas—and act on them

A supportive environment with opportunity for training, professional development, and advancement

Challenging, interesting work

Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision options

Company covers 63% of the medical and dental premiums

Company provided Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life AD&D

401K Safe Harbor with automatic 3% employer contribution after 90…