Enterprise GIS Project Manager

Hillsborough County • Tampa, FL

6d • $68,286 - $119,537

About The Position

This position will serve primarily as liaison to multiple departments, providing guidance on GIS usage and technology projects. It is also responsible for the development of GIS standards documentation, business process analysis, and automation development. It will be responsible for the management of highly complex projects, especially those involving mapping, demographics, process automation, and systems integration. The incumbent will establish and manage the procedures, budget and supply expenditures, and work schedules for numerous planning, analysis, and mapping projects. May manage staff and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) consultants. The ideal candidate for the Enterprise GIS Project Manager role is a highly experienced, credentialed professional who bridges the gap between technical GIS expertise, enterprise systems management, and strategic project leadership. This individual thrives at the intersection of technology, data governance, and organizational performance—capable of managing complex, multi-departmental GIS initiatives from conception through deployment and ongoing maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; AND Four years of experience in the management of planning and cartographic projects; OR An equivalent combination of education (not less than a high school diploma/GED), training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.
• Extensive knowledge of GIS technologies.
• Knowledge of management techniques.
• Knowledge of data analysis processes.
• Knowledge of GIS technology, cartography, and data management tools including ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap and SDE.
• Skill in business process analysis and technical writing.
• Skill in supervising the work of staff from multiple agencies.
• Skill in communicating with citizens and elected officials.
• Ability to track and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to collaborate with others in the agency and with outside agencies.
• Ability to collect, organize and analyze data.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) – Preferred, but not required
• Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) – Preferred, but not required
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive GIS experience, including at least 2 years in project management within an enterprise GIS environment.
• Proven experience managing enterprise-scale GIS implementations, system integrations, and multi-departmental data coordination.
• Hands-on understanding of ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, SQL Server or Oracle SDE databases, and system architecture design.
• Experience with data governance frameworks, metadata standards, and spatial data infrastructure (SDI) principles.
• Familiarity with API integrations, automation (Python, FME), and cloud or hybrid GIS deployments.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams that include GIS analysts, developers, engineers, and external vendors.
• Skilled at managing full project lifecycles — from needs assessment and requirements gathering through design, testing, training, and implementation.
• Adept at budget development, resource allocation, and procurement processes.
• Strong communicator capable of translating complex GIS concepts for executives, technical staff, and stakeholders alike.
• Extraordinary writing and technical analysis skills required.
• Experience establishing and maintaining governance committees, data stewardship programs, and performance metrics for enterprise GIS operations.
• Understands the role of GIS as a mission-critical enterprise system supporting operations, analytics, and decision-making.
• Capable of developing strategic GIS roadmaps aligned with organizational goals and IT infrastructure standards.
• Demonstrates thought leadership in emerging GIS technologies, Esri ecosystem advancements, and best practices in spatial data management.
• Committed to continuous improvement, training and mentoring, and innovation in public-sector GIS delivery.
• Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Skilled in managing competing priorities and delivering high-impact outcomes under tight deadlines.
• Passionate about spatial technology, data-driven decision-making, and improving public service through GIS innovation.

Responsibilities

• Represent Enterprise GIS on multi-departmental teams focused on technical projects and solutions.
• Automate highly complex business workflows and Extract, Transform, and Load operations to ensure correct and timely data flow between systems.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures, business plans, technical integration documents and work plans, etc.
• Provide technical support and training for GIS procedures and capabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees