About the Role
GIS Program Advisor
Do you want to help organizations unlock the full potential of geographic data and ArcGIS? In this role, you’ll work at the intersection of business, technology, and people—guiding clients through their digital development while building lasting relationships and delivering tangible outcomes.
As a GIS Program Advisor, you’ll collaborate closely with clients on their GIS development journey. You’ll translate strategic objectives into concrete annual plans and programs, ensuring measurable results. In this role, you’ll seamlessly navigate between diverse stakeholders, aligning business challenges with technological solutions.
Success lies not only in technology, but equally in people and collaboration. This manifests as follows:
You actively listen and ask the right questions to clearly understand client needs;
You adapt to your client’s organizational context and maturity level;
You help both GIS and non-GIS users build confidence and skills;
You drive adoption by visibly celebrating successes;
You bridge the gap between business and IT by clearly articulating GIS value;
You collaborate effectively with both technical specialists and business stakeholders across diverse organizations.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will:
Act as a strategic advisor and guide clients in the deployment and development of GIS;
Serve as a sounding board on innovation topics and emerging developments;
Support the formulation and execution of strategies, roadmaps, and annual plans;
Identify opportunities and barriers in technology adoption and respond proactively;
Lead workshops and strategic sessions to sharpen client challenges;
Monitor progress and make realized value and results visible;
Encourage knowledge development and sharing within the organization.
What We Require
For this position, we require:
An HBO or WO diploma and at least 5 years of relevant work experience, enabling you to independently tackle complex challenges;
In-depth knowledge of GIS and IT architecture, essential for providing sound technical advice to clients;
Strong analytical skills and insight into business processes, allowing you to translate strategic goals into concrete actions;
Experience with program and project management, to deliver initiatives in a structured and successful manner;
Knowledge of or interest in change management and technology adoption—critical for sustainable client implementation;
Skill in facilitating workshops and strategic sessions, enabling you to effectively guide client discussions;
Experience in stakeholder management, allowing you to navigate diverse interests and organizational cultures;
Excellent command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written.
What We Offer
At Esri, you’ll join an informal organization of dedicated colleagues who take pride in their work.
A gross monthly salary between €4,000 and €5,750, depending on experience and qualifications, for a 40-hour workweek;
An annual bonus;
37 vacation days;
A company car and full reimbursement of travel expenses (NS Business Card);
A company laptop and a phone allowance;
An attractive sports subscription arrangement;
A pension plan based on a contributory model, with the employer covering a significant portion of the premium—part of Esri Nederland’s comprehensive employee benefits package.