Manager, Technology and Innovation, GISI Ignite

Palladium International

Newport Beach, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$120,000–$150,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Business Analysis, Business Case, Business Processes, Business Skills, Change Management, Coaching, Consulting, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Cyber-Physical, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Tools, Develop Methodologies, Due Diligence, Emerging Technology, Identify Issues, Leadership, Management Strategy, Market Analysis, Market Research, Market Trend Analysis, Multitasking, Operational Audit, People Management, Performance Metrics, Power BI, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Development, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Proof of Concept, Prototyping, Relationship Management, Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, Sales Management, Software Prototyping, Staff Motivation, Strategic Planning, Structured Analysis, System Integration (SI), Tableau, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Delivery, Technical Operations, Technical Research, Technical Support

LOCATION

Newport Beach, CA

POSTED

9 days ago

Manager,Technology 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 development.GISI Ignite is GISI's newly launched centralized technology and innovationteam, built to strengthen how our operating companies deliver projects andprovide expert guidance on AI, data, and digital solutions. We developscalable platforms, drive workflow modernization, and help operating companiesapply cyber-physical solutions thatstrengthen 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 enduring,sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to addressglobal challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90countries and have a workforce of 2,000 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 GISI'sfamily of companies and client portfolio. This role serves as the connective tissue betweenstrategy and execution - translating client needs into structured work plans,guiding solution development, overseeing pilot implementations, and ensuringmultidisciplinary teams deliver high-quality outcomes.

The idealcandidate has experience in stakeholder engagement, consulting, engineering,and/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 implementation,and project management.

Managersoperate confidently across multiple projects, balancing client engagement,delivery leadership, and internal coordination. They play a key role in shapingthe client experience and advancing GISI's innovation capability across regionsand operating companies.

Location and Compensation:

The is a full-time, hybrid position based out of GISI's 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 $120,000 to $150,000.

Please be advised that a final salary offer will be based onvarious factors, including but not limited to your qualifications, education,experience, skills, seniority, performance, and GISI/Palladium's 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 GISI's priorities

EssentialCriteria:

6+ years of experience in consulting, digital transformation, technology, or business analysis-related roles
Bachelor's 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, creative, and desire to take initiative to learn new industries systems, technologies, and skills and 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 accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com 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.

Manager, Technology and Innovation, GISI Ignite

Palladium International

Newport Beach, CA

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