About the Role
Company: Canton of Lucerne
The Raumdatenpool Kanton Luzern (RDP) is the central platform for coordinating, exchanging, and providing geospatial data across the Canton of Lucerne. As an association, it unites the Canton, municipalities, utilities, and partners from industry and research to efficiently manage spatial data and deliver modern GIS services to administration, businesses, and the public—laying the foundation for a connected, future-oriented digital transformation.
The "(a)" in the job title stands for "alle" (all genders).
The Canton
Lucerne stands for diversity and inclusion.
Position: GIS Project Manager & Technical Specialist (a)
Employment rate: 80% – 100%
Location: Lucerne (from 1 January 2027: Emmenbrücke); home office possible
Do you want to go beyond mere data management and actively shape how geospatial data is used? Are you confident navigating WebGIS, project management, and diverse stakeholder needs?
If so, the RDP offers you a varied role at the interface between the Canton, municipalities, and utility providers.
Your Responsibilities
Lead and support complex WebGIS projects—from concept and planning through implementation and stakeholder management
Coordinate projects and activities for the exchange, use, and accessibility of geospatial data across the Canton of Lucerne
Further develop geospatial data processes, WebGIS and GIS applications, and the Geoportal for Lucerne’s municipalities
Design and implement data and visualization models—both independently and within interdisciplinary working groups
Coordinate technical, organizational, and functional interfaces among various stakeholder groups
Support the RDP secretariat with operational and administrative tasks (e.g., user support, member management, reporting, website maintenance, event organization)
Your Profile
University or Fachhochschule (FH) degree in Geography, Geomatics, Computer Science, Environmental or Natural Sciences, or equivalent qualification
Several years of hands-on experience with Esri WebGIS products (especially ArcGIS Enterprise)
Proven project management experience in GIS or geospatial information environments
Knowledge of relevant geospatial standards (e.g., INTERLIS, OGC) and experience in geodata processing and automation (e.g., SQL, FME, iG/Script, Python) is advantageous
Structured, solution-oriented, and independent work style, combined with strong goal- and results orientation
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, openness to change, and enthusiasm for continuously improving processes and services
Raumdatenpool Kanton Luzern
Raphael Näf
Business Manager