Manager, Technology and Innovation, GISI Ignite

GISI is a global, employee-owned family of companies focused on construction, infrastructure, earth and environment, and global development. GISI Ignite is GISI's newly launched centralized technology and innovation team, built to strengthen how our operating companies deliver projects and provide expert guidance on AI, data, and digital solutions. We develop scalable platforms, drive workflow modernization, and help operating companies apply cyber-physical solutions that strengthen the performance, resilience, and safety of major capital programs.

Palladium, a GISI company, works to design, develop and deliver positive 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 address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 2,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff around the world.

This role is hired through Palladium, the operational platform for Ignite.

GISI Ignite is seeking a Manager, Technology and Innovation to support the delivery of technology-enabled solutions and innovation programs across GISI’s family of companies and client portfolio. This role serves as the connective tissue between strategy and execution — translating client needs into structured work plans, guiding solution development, overseeing pilot implementations, and ensuring multidisciplinary teams deliver high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate has experience in stakeholder engagement, consulting,
industries such as architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), transportation, energy and/or technology-based roles. In addition, being passionate about solving complex problems and driving change through digital transformation and innovation.

This is a consulting style 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 expertise of the individual. Projects with internal clients will focus on leading internal operational efficiency initiatives, serving stakeholders within GISI companies. Projects with external clients will require engagement with senior-level client stakeholders across a diverse range of GISI sectors.

Both will rely on foundational skills in business analysis, technology design and implementation, and project management.

Managers operate confidently across multiple projects, balancing client engagement, delivery leadership, and internal coordination. They play a key role in shaping the client experience and advancing GISI’s innovation capability across regions and operating companies.

The is a full-time, hybrid position based out of GISI’s Newport Beach, CA or Denver, CO office, with potential client travel. Applicants must be authorized to legally work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of visas at this time.

For our prospective employees in the United States, please note that the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to range from $120,000 to $150,000.

Please be advised that a final salary offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to your qualifications, education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and GISI/Palladium’s business or organizational needs.

• 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

• 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.
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