Manager GIS

* Job Title: Manager GIS

* Grade: Exempt 59

* Job Code: 128154

* Accountable for departmental performance. Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges. Decisions guided by policies, procedures and business plan. Generally manages a recognized discipline and specialty with separate budget.

* Sets priorities, allocates staff, and budget to accomplish organizational objectives for GIS according to short-term and long-term strategic plans.
* Manages the enterprise GIS geodatabase and data model, ensuring data integrity, topology, and readiness to support downstream systems.
* Coordinates cross-functional work and shared resources with IT/OT, Distribution Engineering, Field Operations, and the Distribution Control Center (DCC) to deliver business objectives.
*Maintains and coordinates GIS integrations with ADMS, CYME, SAP S/4 (via VertiGIS), Snowflake, FME, and the enterprise service bus (ESB) to ensure accurate data exchange across systems of record.
* Oversees field and mobile GIS capabilities and adoption (ArcFM Mobile, Field Maps, Survey123).
*Manages assigned personnel and is responsible for selection, hiring, training, performance evaluations, promotional recommendations, and schedules.
* Provides guidance and keeps members informed of policies and operational changes.
* Monitors and maintains operational efficiency with emphasis on accuracy and .data quality, mapping accuracy, and turnaround/service-level targets.
* Responsible for scoping, development, management, technical review and timely completion of GIS-related plans, studies, and projects.
* Leads GIS platform modernization by reviewing and implementing new GIS tools, enhancements, and technology to meet changing customer and business needs.
* Coordinates with vendors on tools, licensing, and technical deliverables.
* Directs and coordinates queries and mapping services for both internal customers and external governing authorities.
* All other duties as assigned.

* Bachelor's Degree in related field (e.g., GIS, Cartography, Geography, Geomatics, Meteorology, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronic, or Engineering Technology), And 8 years of distribution or transmission or related electric utility GIS experience; OR
* Associate's Degree in related field (e.g., GIS, Cartography, Geography, Geomatics, Meteorology, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronic, or Engineering Technology) And 10 years distribution or transmission or equivalent electric utility GIS experience; OR
* 12 years of distribution or transmission or equivalent electric utility GIS experience, with reasonable leadership experience.

* May be required to work non-standard hours.

* May require travel.

* Office environment.

* Member will not be required to drive in order to perform their job duties.

* Member is not required to perform any safety sensitive duties.

* Demonstrated leadership in IIF (Incident and Injury Free) culture.
*In-depth knowledge of GIS software, mapping concepts, and data management, including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, ArcFM, and Esri Utility Network data models.
*Demonstrated ability to cultivate innovation creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
*Demonstrated ability to optimize work processes with a focus on continuous improvement.
*Ability to build effective teams that apply diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
* Ability to drive engagement through creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
* Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
* Ability to communicate effectively through developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
* Ability to instill trust and gain the confidence of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
* Knowledge of electric systems, including electric distribution and transmission network structure and operations.
* Knowledge of geodatabase administration, data modeling, and topology for electric and land network data.
*Knowledge of GIS system integrations with enterprise platforms such as ADMS, CYME, SAP (asset management), and data/analytics pipelines (FME, Snowflake, ESB).
* Knowledge of QA/QC and data governance practices, including spatial accuracy, data quality metrics, and conflation methods.
* Ability to lead technology migrations and upgrades, including planning, vendor coordination, and phased delivery.
* Ability to lead change management and training efforts to drive adoption of new GIS tools and workflows across office and field users.

* Required Certifications/Licensures:(Valid Driver's License)

* Pre-Employment Drug Screen

$105,872 - $141,149