Sr. Consulting Manager w/ ArcGIS & Esri experience, EU Consulting Practice

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.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• 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.

KPIs

• Successful migration to Esri UN across operating companies.
• Reduction in GIS data errors and improved QA/QC throughput.
• Integration performance and compliance with client’s cloud-first strategy.

Tools & Platforms

ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, Utility Network, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet; integrations with Hexagon ADMS/OMS, CGI OpenGrid EAM, CIS, BI.

• Travel: willingness to travel extensively as client needs require.

Required Education & Work Authorization:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or master’s strongly preferred.

Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary & Compensation:

Salary: Applications will be accepted until February 10th, 2026. The annual salary for this position is between $98,853.00 – $158,500.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Incentives: Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, subject to applicable plan terms.

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.

Disclaimer: Salary, other compensation, and benefits are accurate as of the date of this posting and may be modified at any time, subject to applicable law.

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