Are you a Project Delivery Manager with experience in Substation with a passion for client delivery and have experience leading and mentoring Teams? Do you excel at leading complex Software Implementation projects from planning through completion and thrive in a fast-paced environment? This may be the role for you!

Spatial Business Systems (SBS) is seeking an SDS Project Delivery Manager with a proven ability to deliver technology and data solutions that solve complex business challenges while meeting client objectives. Join us to lead impactful projects and grow your career with a leader in innovative Software Implementation solutions.

About the Role
As an SDS Project Delivery Manager at SBS, you’ll spearhead the delivery of Software Implementations (AutoCAD based Design & similar product applications) solutions primarily for Utility, telecommunications, and government clients, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction. You’ll manage multiple medium-to-large projects, lead cross-functional teams, and build strong client relationships. This role offers the opportunity to grow into broader leadership responsibilities within the SDS PM organization as you demonstrate project execution excellence and mentoring / leading other PM resources to drive organizational excellence.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of Substation Implementation solutions across various technologies, including system integrations, implementations, data management, and IT strategy.

• Manage all aspects of project delivery throughout the project lifecycle, including support for effort estimation, Solution Architecture, requirements gathering (Design, developing, testing, risk management, change control, and overall delivery success.

• Act as the central point of contact between business and technical teams, leading multiple work streams to execute against project plans.

• Manage and monitor project schedules, costs, and teams to ensure results are delivered on time and within budget and reported within the internal organization.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, proactively managing expectations, managing to scope, and clarifying priorities.

• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring timely resolution to minimize disruptions.

• Support statement of work (SOW) creation, resource planning, and client presentations for your assigned Projects.

• Drive business development by identifying opportunities to grow client portfolios and working directly with the Substation Business Lead to drive the overall plan in alignment with Company objectives

• In addition to Project related duties, also sharing responsibilities focused on organizational processes including:

• Work Keys Initiatives (e.g., Business Integrations, Strategic Projects, Telecom, Transmission)

• Supporting driving Product improvements as liaison from Delivery Team

• Govern / Own Technical Process & Improvements (working w/ Delivery Leads & Team) – 2026 Delivery Objectives

• Work with Leads to prioritize Delivery improvements that adhere to the overall Delivery Team methodology

• First line of governance &/or advisory support for the Projects of those that report into the Group

• Project Delivery Managers are responsible for managing assigned Projects

• Reports: Does have Reports – responsible for supporting Forecasting/Resourcing, Growth & Development, Mentoring, & Year End Review input

• Additionally, specific to the SDS organization:

• Ownership of Scoping support for the SDS Delivery organization,

• Ownership of resourcing planning & execution at the SDS organization level – including the growth & development of direct reports (both technical and additional project managers)

• Driver of the SDS Team KPIs in conjunction with the overall Delivery Team objectives

• Delivery Methodology ownership for the SDS Delivery organization,

• SDS Delivery process program ownership for internal initiatives.

• SDS Governance support to other PMs projects in conjunction with Director and VP of delivery

Desired Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of professional services Project Management experience, with a focus on system integrations, data solutions, or IT strategy.

• Consulting or professional services experience preferred.

• Client facing project management experience preferred.

• Experience in utilities or energy sectors is a plus.

• Experience leading and mentoring a Team of Project Managers is a plus.

• Effective communication skills and experience managing Client expectations and escalations and mitigation tactics

• Proven ability to guide technical and functional teams to deliver projects successfully.

• Experience managing projects utilizing MS Project and proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent communication and planning skills with a history of developing effective relationships with business, technical staff, and executive management.

• Proven ability to manage conflict with positive results and negotiate scope effectively.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, often ambiguous, and event-driven environment.

• Strong organizational skills and a proactive, self-starting mindset.

• Ability to create a team vision and motivate teams to achieve common goals.

Education, Training & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in MIS, Computer Science, Business, Accounting, or related field preferred.

• PMP or CAPM certification is a bonus but not required.

Future Growth Opportunities
This role offers the potential to evolve into broader leadership responsibilities, such as overseeing portfolio management, refining delivery processes, and mentoring junior team members, as you demonstrate project execution expertise.