Data Conversion Manager
Description
EI Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced GIS Data Conversion Manager to manage data conversion projects for government and utilities clients. Under the direction of the GIS Director, this position applies technical expertise and project management experience to ensure the on-time and on budget delivery of complete and high-quality data to clients.
The responsibilities include:
Coordinating, supervising, and managing day-to-day activities of onshore and offshore data conversion specialists
Managing multiple data conversion projects, adhering to tight project budgets and schedules, and ensure high-quality data.
Communicating and interacting with data conversion and QC specialists, and clients on data conversion issues
Developing and implementing data conversion plans, cost controls, quality assurance plans and specifications for cadastral, transportation, and utilities (water, wastewater, electric, and telco) conversion projects
Developing and implementing priorities, goals, and objectives for GIS data development using best-in-industry practices
Supervising and evaluating performance of two to ten data conversion specialists, and reviewing completed technical work products.
Monitoring and documenting data production performance and providing on-going feedback to GIS Director regarding data production results
Evaluating performance of data conversion specialists, and developing and implementing training and development plans
Negotiating resolution of issues between data development teams and clients
Performing other related duties as assigned or requested by the GIS Director
Individual will be an essential team member involved in business development tasks including proposal preparation, cost estimations, training, and client presentations.
Requirements
This position requires a minimum of seven years of GIS experience including ArcInfo, ArcView, ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server and AutoCAD including excellent knowledge of spatial data development and management processes in Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments. Requires knowledge of various vector data types, as well as raster data types in compressed and uncompressed formats
Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences, information technology or geography is required. A master’s degree is preferred.
Requires recent supervision and mentoring of GIS specialists plus at least four years of data conversion and project management experience. PMP is preferred.
This position requires strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communications skills. Good public speaking ability; strong project financial management skills; Experience with database design and development is preferred; Experience working with government agencies and utilities industry clients is required.