Enterprise GIS Project Manager

BOCC Career Site•Tampa, FL

20d

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. Responsible for the management of highly complex projects, especially those involving mapping, demographics, process automation, and systems integration. Determines and establishes 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. The ideal candidate will possess: Project Management Professional (PMP) – Demonstrates mastery in project planning, budgeting, scope control, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation. Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) – Validates advanced GIS knowledge, ethical standards, and commitment to ongoing professional development. 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.

Requirements

Project Management Professional (PMP) – Demonstrates mastery in project planning, budgeting, scope control, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation.
Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) – Validates advanced GIS knowledge, ethical standards, and commitment to ongoing professional development.
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.
Extensive knowledge of GIS technologies.
Knowledge of management techniques.
Knowledge of data analysis processes.
Knowledge of GIS technology, cartography, and data management tools including ArcInfo, ArcMap and SDE.
Extraordinary 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.
Ability to use technology to accomplish project management in a fiscally efficient manner.
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.

Responsibilities

Manage special mapping project requests.
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.
Establish the scope and budget for all projects.
Manage staff and consultants performing aspects of the project scope, mapping work, or technical development.
Manage complex studies, data and analysis for special projects on planning topics such as analysis of vacant and developable land, opportunities for redevelopment, and environmental lands.
Manage critical planning resources.
Provide technical support and training for GIS procedures and capabilities.
Performs other related duties as required.