Enterprise GIS Project Manager

Job Overview

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.

• 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.

$68,286 - $119,537

to view our Benefits at a glance

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional teams that include GIS analysts, developers, engineers, and external vendors.
• Skilled at managing full project life cycles — 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…