Job Title: Program Manager – GIS (Hybrid | Bay Area)

Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid – 2-3 days onsite/week)

A leading utility provider is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead strategic GIS initiatives as part of a major enterprise transformation. This is a hybrid role based in the Bay Area, working on programs that directly support critical operations in Gas, Electric, Power Generation, and IT Infrastructure.

The IT function is a unified team of departments working collaboratively to plan, deliver, and operate high-quality technology solutions. The GIS Center of Excellence (GIS COE) plays a pivotal role in maintaining and advancing geospatial applications across the business.

Position Summary:

The client is looking for a Program Manager to oversee the delivery of a high-profile initiative. This individual will lead GIS-focused programs with budgets ranging from $5M to over $100M, ensuring alignment with broader business and technology objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead large-scale GIS programs, coordinating with parallel workstreams and cross-functional teams
• Develop and execute strategic delivery plans, including goals, timelines, and KPIs
• Manage and track program budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables
• Maintain alignment with dependent programs and stakeholder expectations
• Facilitate officer-level engagements and executive communications
• Provide project governance and ensure audit and compliance standards are met
• Support regulatory reporting requirements, including General Rate Case (GRC) data responses
• Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities for process innovation

Required Experience:

• 10+ years of relevant program or project management experience
• Proven track record delivering complex, enterprise-scale IT programs
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years working with Esri GIS technology
• Experience in the utility sector, particularly with Gas and/or Electric operations
• Prior accountability for program budgets exceeding $100M
• Experience with large-scale GIS deployments (2,000+ users)
• Familiarity with cloud-based GIS implementations

Compensation & Work Environment:

• Bay Area Salary Range: $140,000 – $238,000
• Eligible for discretionary bonus programs
• Hybrid work model (2–3 days/week onsite in Oakland, CA)

Apply now to be considered for this strategic opportunity to lead transformation within a mission-critical technology environment.