GIS Project Manager

NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC (NEET) is the leading competitive transmission company in North America. We develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain transmission assets across the continent. We operate through our regional subsidiaries to integrate generation resources and enhance grid reliability. Do you want to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the transmission industry? Join our world-class team today.

Position Specific Description

GIS Project Manager – Routing Program Manager

The GIS Project Manager within NEET’s Development and Geospatial Services Team will serve as the Program Manager for the strategy, development, and deployment of GIS-enabled enterprise applications supporting NextEra Energy Transmission. This position bridges business operations and Information Technology to ensure GIS tools enhance routing, planning, and asset management across the organization. In this role, you will partner with business stakeholders, GIS professionals, and IT teams to define the product vision, translate business needs into actionable requirements, and ensure the successful delivery and adoption of enterprise GIS solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Define and communicate the vision and roadmap for enterprise GIS applications supporting transmission routing and analysis.

- Translate operational needs into prioritized backlogs and enhancements aligned with business value and strategic goals.

- Partner with Transmission, Land, Engineering, and Development teams to identify GIS-driven opportunities, gather requirements, and ensure business–IT alignment.

- Coordinate with the Scrum Master to plan and execute sprints and facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

- Use analytics and feedback to drive continuous improvement and optimize GIS application performance.

- Monitor emerging GIS technologies and apply innovations that support routing, planning, and infrastructure development.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in the energy, utilities, or transmission industry with a focus on GIS-enabled systems or enterprise applications.

- Familiarity with transmission routing, permitting, or infrastructure siting.

- Proven experience in product ownership, business analysis, or project management in enterprise applications.

- Demonstrated success delivering complex GIS or technical products in Agile environments.

- Proficiency with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and related technologies; familiarity with cloud GIS and API integrations.

- Certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Esri Technical Certification.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills bridging technical and business needs.

Job Overview

Employees in this role develop and execute plans for new and enhanced generation projects. This job is responsible for resource allocation, schedules, cost and technical adequacy, ensuring the project or transaction is completed in the most cost-effective and competitive manner. This position manages all aspects of the business deal and ensures the project is completed on time and within budgetary constraints.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

- Manages all aspects of the day-to-day transaction process to ensure timely completion as well as a cost-effective and competitive result

- Leads and coordinates key functions such as financial feasibility analyses, engineering/design, project legal review, permitting activities and financial negotiations

- Responsible for managing multiple and complex projects

- Coordinates due diligence activities with other internal groups to ensure proper analysis and structuring of assigned projects

- Acts as liaison between internal and external specialists regarding procurement, contracting, permitting and interconnection

- Constructs contractual arrangements for project development

- Negotiates agreements with consultants and subcontractors

- Ensures compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements

- Fosters external relationships with customers, third parties and members of the community

- Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

- High School Grad/GED

- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

- Experience: 5+ years

Preferred Qualifications

- None

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Employee Group:

Exempt

Employee Type:

Full Time

Job Category:

Business Development

Organization:

NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC

Relocation Provided:

Yes, if applicable

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