Enterprise GIS Project Manager
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. The ideal candidate will possess: 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – Preferred, but not required
- Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) – Preferred, but not required
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
