GIS Manager

Job Title: Manager, Data Analytics and Geospatial Systems Role Overview We are partnering with a well-established organization with a sophisticated technology environment supporting enterprise systems, operations, and service delivery across many business functions. Its technology team plays a critical role in enabling effective decision-making and building the data capabilities that support day-to-day operations. This role owns the data analytics and GIS programs and reports to the Senior Director of IT. It combines strategic planning, technical depth, and people leadership to establish enterprise data practices, integrate data from multiple systems, and apply geospatial data to planning and operations. This is an ideal opportunity for a data leader who enjoys balancing strategy with hands-on contribution. Key Responsibilities Lead the data analytics and geospatial (GIS) programs, advancing the organization’s ability to use data to drive operational decision-making and service delivery Lead development and management of enterprise data capabilities across the full data lifecycle, including data integration, data engineering, data architecture, data governance, analytics, and business intelligence Oversee the GIS program as a core enterprise capability, ensuring geospatial data and spatial analysis support planning, operations, and service delivery across departments Lead a small team delivering analytics, dashboards, spatial analysis, data engineering, and GIS services, and contribute directly to analytical or technical work where needed Integrate data from multiple enterprise systems and develop advanced analytical capabilities to support data-driven decision-making Develop, maintain, and govern the enterprise architecture framework, establishing architectural standards, design principles, and technology governance processes Lead technology architecture strategy across application, data, infrastructure, integration, security, and cloud domains Serve as the primary architecture advisor to the CIO and IT leadership on modernization initiatives and technology roadmaps Provide architectural oversight for major projects, including ERP, mission-critical systems, digital services, and enterprise platforms Lead the development and execution of an applied AI strategy, including governance, use-case identification, risk management, policy guidance, and responsible adoption Create and maintain reference architectures, patterns, and documentation depicting current-state, transitional, and future-state environments Identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and technical debt reduction, and support budget and strategic planning by aligning technology investments with architecture roadmaps Partner with cybersecurity leadership and collaborate across IT divisions, business departments, and external partners to align architecture decisions with security and organizational priorities Education & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field 6+ years of professional experience in data analytics, business intelligence, data engineering, or related fields, including leading projects or technical teams 2+ years of people management experience Ability to set analytics strategy, standards, and practices with a high degree of autonomy Strong strategic planning and leadership skills Effective communication skills and the ability to build working relationships across departments Ability to pass a background check Why Our Client Own data analytics and geospatial strategy for the organization Direct visibility with senior IT leadership Opportunity to build and advance enterprise data practices across departments Exposure to a wide range of technology domains, including data, GIS, cloud, integration, and applied AI Lead a small, collaborative team while remaining hands-on where it adds value Stable organization investing in modernization and technology strategy Compensation, Benefits And Perks Base salary range: $130,000 – $190,000 Alternating Fridays off Contact our recruiting team for a comprehesive benefits summary Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. This position does not offer sponsorship.