GIS Project Specialist

Our client is seeking an organized and communicative GIS Project Specialist to support the Phase 3 go-live of an enterprise geospatial platform rollout within a large utility environment. This associate-level, hybrid role is business-facing and project-oriented, requiring the ability to manage workstreams independently with minimal day-to-day direction. The specialist will play a key role in project and change management, user readiness, and functional testing, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful platform adoption. The position also involves developing training materials, serving as a liaison between technical and business stakeholders, and ensuring data accuracy within GIS databases. Experience with GIS platforms is a plus, but strong project and change management skills are the priority. A background in the utility industry and a relevant bachelor's degree are preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Support Phase 3 go-live activities, including end user readiness, functional testing, and UAT coordination
Work alongside the change management team to ensure smooth adoption across business units
Develop and maintain job aids, training materials, and user-facing documentation
Serve as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders
Track open items, escalate blockers, and keep workstreams moving toward milestone completion
Maintain and update GIS databases, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across systems
Perform spatial analysis and interpret geospatial data to support business and operational decision-making
Produce maps, dashboards, and visual reports for internal stakeholders and project teams
Assist with data migration, layer configuration, and platform administration tasks during rollout phases
Support quality control reviews of GIS data submitted by internal teams or third-party vendors
Coordinate with engineering, operations, and IT teams to gather requirements and translate them into GIS workflows
Document GIS processes, data standards, and system configurations for ongoing reference
Assist with any ad hoc support needs as the platform transitions to steady state
WHAT YOU BRING
1-3 years of experience in project coordination, GIS analysis, or a related business/technical role
Familiarity with GIS platforms (ArcGIS, ESRI) preferred
Utility industry background a plus
Strong communication skills, ability to manage workstreams independently, and comfort managing up
Experience working in a fast-paced enterprise environment with multiple stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Urban Planning, Information Systems, or related field preferred