Sr. Consulting Manager w/ ArcGIS & Esri experience, EU Consulting Practice
About The Position
Role Summary Lead Cognizant's GIS Transformation Program for the client, driving Esri Utility Network migration , GIS strategy execution , and data modernization on a Microsoft Azure cloud stack . Establish and govern a GIS Center of Excellence (CoE) for standards, workflows, and integrations. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership Own end-to-end delivery for GIS initiatives: roadmap, design, build, testing, and deployment. Solution Architecture Define GIS design standards, symbology, and configuration baselines for ArcGIS Pro , ArcGIS Enterprise , and Utility Network . Data Migration & Integration Oversee migration from ArcFM and Smallworld to Esri UN; manage playback and reconciliation. Integrate GIS with ADMS/OMS (Hexagon) , EAM (CGI OpenGrid) , CIS , and BI/reporting systems. Cloud & DevOps Operate GIS stack on Azure ; enforce DevOps practices using Azure DevOps and Smartsheet . Stakeholder Management Align GIS roadmap with client business and IT leadership; manage change adoption and governance. Quality & Compliance Ensure adherence to Cognizant security standards and client compliance requirements.
Requirements
- 12-15+ years in Utilities consulting; 5+ years leading GIS transformation programs
- Hands-on experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro , ArcGIS Enterprise , Utility Network , and Azure cloud
- Expertise in data migration , network modeling , and integration with OMS/EAM systems
- Strong knowledge of GIS standards , attribute rules , and network rules
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA or master's strongly preferred
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future
- Willingness to travel extensively as client needs require
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with similar IOUs
- Familiarity with ArcFM , Smallworld , and Esri UN web services
- Experience establishing GIS CoE and managing multi-vendor ecosystems
- Awareness of DER/grid modernization initiatives
Responsibilities
- Lead Cognizant's GIS Transformation Program for the client
- Drive Esri Utility Network migration
- Drive GIS strategy execution
- Drive data modernization on a Microsoft Azure cloud stack
- Establish and govern a GIS Center of Excellence (CoE) for standards, workflows, and integrations
- Own end-to-end delivery for GIS initiatives: roadmap, design, build, testing, and deployment
- Define GIS design standards, symbology, and configuration baselines for ArcGIS Pro , ArcGIS Enterprise , and Utility Network
- Oversee migration from ArcFM and Smallworld to Esri UN; manage playback and reconciliation
- Integrate GIS with ADMS/OMS (Hexagon) , EAM (CGI OpenGrid) , CIS , and BI/reporting systems
- Operate GIS stack on Azure
- Enforce DevOps practices using Azure DevOps and Smartsheet
- Align GIS roadmap with client business and IT leadership; manage change adoption and governance
- Ensure adherence to Cognizant security standards and client compliance requirements
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays plus PTO
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, subject to applicable plan terms
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
