Lead GIS Specialist

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Purpose:

Define and implement the enterprise GIS strategy aligned with business and digital transformation goals.
Establish and enforce GIS data standards, spatial reference systems, metadata, naming conventions, and version control.
Act as data owner/steward for geospatial datasets and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Job Accountabilities:
Oversee lifecycle management of vector, raster, imagery, LiDAR, and attribute datasets.
Define and implement data quality frameworks, validation rules, topology checks, and accuracy standards.
Ensure data lineage, audit trails, and documentation for critical GIS datasets.
Lead administration and optimization of GIS platforms and tools (desktop, server, web, and cloud-based).
Coordinate with IT teams on infrastructure sizing, performance, storage, backup, and disaster recovery.
Ensure high availability and scalability of GIS services.
Guide development and maintenance of GIS applications, dashboards, and web maps.
Enable integration of GIS with enterprise systems (ERP, asset management, SCADA, subsurface systems, analytics platforms).
Support interoperability using OGC standards and APIs.
Enable advanced spatial analysis, modeling, and visualization for operational and strategic decision-making.
Support use cases such as asset and infrastructure management, environmental and regulatory reporting, planning, risk assessment, and impact analysis.
Collaborate with data scientists and domain teams for geo-analytics and insights generation.
Ensure role-based access control, data confidentiality, and secure data sharing.
Support audits related to data security, compliance, and statutory reporting.
Ensure adherence to ISO and industry best practices for geospatial information management.
Lead, mentor, and guide GIS specialists and analysts.
Act as the single point of contact for GIS-related initiatives and issues.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, consultants, and external vendors.
Promote GIS best practices, user adoption, and spatial data literacy.

Skills Required:

Strong expertise in GIS concepts, spatial data models, and geodatabases.
Hands-on experience with enterprise GIS platforms, spatial databases, and web GIS.
Proficiency in spatial analysis, cartography, and map services.
Knowledge of GIS integration, APIs, and automation scripting.
Understanding of data governance, metadata, and quality management.
Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and complex GIS initiatives.
Analytical mindset with attention to spatial accuracy and detail.
Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Experience

Required:

Minimum of 9 years of experience in GIS and related fields.

Preferred Educational

Qualification:

Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Geomatics, GIS, Computer Science, or Information Technology.
Master’s degree or professional certifications in GIS / Geospatial Technologies will be an added advantage.

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