GIS Project Manager
About The Position
The GIS Project Manager leads the planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise GIS projects and services across the organization. The role manages GIS analysts, developers, and technicians and partners with IT, application development, and systems administration teams to deliver reliable geospatial solutions. It combines technical GIS expertise with project and vendor management, team leadership, and strategic direction for how GIS supports departments and partner agencies. The position oversees GIS projects from initiation through closeout, including schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables; manages GIS implementations and legacy application migrations; and establishes GIS policies, procedures, standards, and objectives. It also leads staff development, stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, vendor selection and performance, and technical oversight of the ArcGIS Enterprise environment and its integrations. The role is based in Hollywood, Florida, with a hybrid schedule of three days per week, and is listed for a 12-month duration.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Geomatics, Urban Planning, Information Systems, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of GIS experience, including at least 2–3 years managing projects or supervising staff.
- Hands-on experience implementing and managing Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online.
- Working knowledge of SQL Server, IIS, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office.
- Solid understanding of enterprise geodatabase design and spatial data management.
- Demonstrated experience writing technical requirements and RFP documents.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check.
Nice To Haves
- GISP (Certified GIS Professional) certification.
- PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification.
- Experience with AutoCAD and GPS hardware and software.
- Experience building dashboards and reports in Power BI or ArcGIS Dashboards.
- Proficiency in Python (ArcPy), SQL scripting, or FME for automation and data processing.
- Experience with web GIS development, including ArcGIS Experience Builder or ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript.
- Background in government, planning, public works, or infrastructure environments.
Responsibilities
- Plan, scope, and manage GIS projects from initiation through closeout, including schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
- Lead and coordinate GIS implementations, including migration of legacy GIS applications to next-generation and cross-functional environments.
- Track project performance against scope, schedule, and budget; identify risks and develop mitigation plans.
- Establish and implement GIS policies, procedures, standards, and objectives.
- Supervise and mentor GIS staff by assigning work, providing training, reviewing work products, and conducting performance evaluations.
- Participate in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding team members.
- Foster collaboration with IT solutions delivery, development, and enterprise administration teams.
- Serve as the primary GIS point of contact for internal departments, external partners, and leadership.
- Translate business processes into technical requirements covering databases, integrations, and functionality for vendors, developers, and end users.
- Develop requirements documents, scopes of work, and RFPs; evaluate vendor proposals and manage vendor performance.
- Present project status, recommendations, and results to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Oversee administration, performance, and growth of the ArcGIS Enterprise environment, including Portal, ArcGIS Server, and enterprise geodatabases.
- Guide the design of spatial analysis methods, web mapping applications, and dashboards, including tools to visualize capital project progress.
- Oversee GIS integration with enterprise systems such as SQL Server databases, SharePoint, and Power BI reporting.
- Direct data acquisition and integration from GPS/GNSS field collection, AutoCAD drawings, LiDAR, aerial imagery, and survey data.
- Establish and enforce data quality standards, metadata practices, and QA/QC procedures.
- Stay current on geospatial technologies and recommend improvements to tools, architecture, and workflows.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
