Summary: The GIS Programme Manager will lead strategic GIS initiatives for a leading utilities company on a 6-month remote contract, with potential for extension. This role requires effective coordination among stakeholders and oversight of data migration activities. The successful candidate will manage project schedules, execution, and risk management while ensuring project transparency. The position is classified as inside IR35, indicating specific tax implications for contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for the project, ensuring effective coordination between key stakeholders, including oversight of data migration activities.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules and phase plans, providing key inputs into planning and scheduling while ensuring commitment to timelines and successful delivery.
• Work closely with the wider project management team on project planning, execution, and risk management, while tracking and managing all activities, including business process analysis, change management, and deployment.
• Maintain onsite communication records, share updates with client, and provide weekly progress reports to the Project Managers to ensure project transparency and alignment.
• Take full ownership and accountability for the project's success, supporting business change activities and facilitating knowledge transfer.

Key Skills:

• Strong experience in GIS implementations, particularly with ESRI GIS and related products such as ArcGIS Pro, Enterprise, and Experience Builder.
• Proactive and action-driven individual with the ability to work independently and challenge a diverse stakeholder base to drive project success.
• Proven ability to manage teams, including a mix of onshore and offshore resources, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery.
• Excellent negotiation skills, with the ability to influence decisions and navigate complex project environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, ensuring clear and effective engagement with technical and business teams.

Salary (Rate): 480

City: undetermined

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT