Manager, Technology and Innovation, GISI Ignite

ManagerTechnology and Innovation GISI Ignite

About GISI Ignite and Palladium:

GISI is a global employee-owned family of companies focused onconstruction infrastructure earth and environment and global Ignite is GISIs newly launched centralized technology and innovationteam built to strengthen how our operating companies deliver projects andprovide expert guidance on AI data and digital developscalable platforms drive workflow modernization and help operating companiesapply cyber-physical solutions that strengthen the performance resilience andsafety of major capital programs.

Palladium a GISI company works to design develop and deliverpositive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe;broaden access to health water power and infrastructure; build enduringsustainable and transformative institutions and market systems to addressglobal challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90countries and have a workforce of 2000 talented motivated and diverse staff aroundthe world. This role is hired through Palladium the operational platformfor Ignite.

This Opportunity:

GISI Igniteis seeking a Manager Technology and Innovation to support thedelivery of technology-enabled solutions and innovation programs across GISIsfamily of companies and client portfolio. This role serves as the connective tissue betweenstrategy and execution translating client needs into structured work plansguiding solution development overseeing pilot implementations and ensuringmultidisciplinary teams deliver high-quality outcomes.

The idealcandidate has experience in stakeholder engagement consulting engineeringand/or technology-based roles in addition to being passionate about solvingcomplex problems and driving change through digital transformation and innovation.

This is aconsulting role and it is expected to serve both internal and external clients work will be assigned in an agile way based on the experience and expertiseof the individual. Projects with internal clients will focus on leadinginternal operational efficiency initiatives serving stakeholders within GISIcompanies. Projects with external clients will require engagement withsenior-level client stakeholders across a diverse range of GISI sectors. Bothwill rely on foundational skills in business analysis technology design and implementationand project management.

Managersoperate confidently across multiple projects balancing client engagementdelivery leadership and internal coordination. They play a key role in shapingthe client experience and advancing GISIs innovation capability across regionsand operating companies.

Location and Compensation:

The is a full-time hybrid position based out of GISIs Newport Beach CA or Denver CO office with potential client travel.

For our prospective employees in the United States please notethat the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expectedto range from $120000 to $150000.

Please be advised that a final salary offer will be based onvarious factors including but not limited to your qualifications educationexperience skills seniority performance and GISI/Palladiums business ororganizational needs.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the compensationfor this position please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We value yourinterest in our company and appreciate the opportunity to discuss thisopportunity with you.

Reporting Lines:

• The role reports to a Director GISI Ignite
  
• Initially this position will not include direct supervisory duties; however these responsibilities may be introduced as the business evolves over time

PrimaryRoles and Responsibilities:

Client Engagement & Advisory

• Manage trusted relationships with mid- to senior-level client stakeholders internal and external to GISI operating companies
  
• Lead solution discovery activities including interviews workshops and field assessments to surface operational challenges and transformation needs
  
• Support engagement teams to identify cross-company and sector patterns strategic themes and high-impact digital transformation and innovation opportunities

Solution Design & Innovation Delivery

• Support development of innovation concepts digital transformation pathways and solution requirements translating business needs into actionable solutions
  
• Conduct market research and evaluate technologies to inform solution design based on available products on the market
  
• Carry-out detailed requirement gathering activities for technology solutions business process enhancements and system integrations by collaborating with internal and external clients to translate operational needs into scalable digital solutions.
  Assess and propose solutions that account for people process technology and governance components of potential solutions
  
• Develop proof of concept solutions and prototypes to garner client buy-in and to translate concepts into actionable software or data products

Program Management & Execution

• Manage day-to-day delivery of client innovation engagements coordinating workstreams across GISI operating companies technical teams and vendors
  
• Develop detailed project plans manage dependencies track milestones and ensure alignment with client expectations coordinating with technical delivery and vendor teams as needed
  
• Develop change management strategies and oversee their implementation working closely with internal and external stakeholders
• Identify risks issues and mitigation strategies escalating complex challenges appropriately
  
• Ensure quality and consistency in deliverables and client communications

Team Management & Collaboration

• Provide coaching structure and direction to junior team members serving as engagement managers as assigned
  
• Foster cross-functional collaboration ensuring input from engineering analytics operations and technology experts
  
• Contribute to development of methodologies frameworks and playbooks that strengthen team capabilities and support scalable delivery

Analysis Insights & Reporting

• Lead preparation of client-ready deliverables including assessments business cases process maps and solution architectures
  
• Track engagement KPIs client satisfaction and initiative outcomes to inform future phases of work
  
• Generate insights on market trends client needs and technology developments that may influence GISIs priorities

EssentialCriteria:

• 6 years of experience in consulting digital transformation technology or business analysis-related roles
  
• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Technology or related fields; Masters degree preferred
  
• Demonstrated knowledge in emerging technologies and innovation methodologies including familiarity with AI automation and data integration platforms.
  
• Proven ability to lead workstreams manage client interactions and deliver complex cross-functional initiatives

CoreAbilities Required:

• Strong experience with multi-disciplinary problem solving systems thinking and structured analysis
  
• Demonstrated comfort working across diverse industries and ability to engage with stakeholders with varying technical backgrounds
  
• Operates fluidly between strategic framing and hands-on delivery providing clarity structure and direction to teams and clients
  
• Thrives in multi-stakeholder environments translating diverse inputs into coherent solutions and action plans
• Inquisitive mindset creativeand desire totakeinitiative to learn new industries systems technologiesandskillsand how they can be applied

Skills:

• Design thinking practitioner or Agile / change management certified (or equivalent experience)
• Business process and system mapping and scenario planning
• Software prototyping tools (Figma PowerApps Cursor/Windsurf Miro or similar)
• Data analytics & visualization tools (Power BI Tableau Excel)

Applications will be accepted on a rollingbasis. We encourage you to apply early as the position may close once asuitable candidate is found.

Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationalorigin disability age or status as a protected veteran.

Shouldyou require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability oryou are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance pleaseemail our team at and we willbe in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding - We defineSafeguarding as the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect ourpeople clients and the communities we work with from harm. We are committedto ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladiumare treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject toan enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and arigorous due diligence process.

Required Experience:

Manager