Job description:
GIS Manager
Position Type: Full Time
Office: Warrington, Malvern, or Easton, PA
Salary: $ 80,000 to $110,000 annually
Responsibilities
Perform business development to grow GIS throughout the company.
Presents GIS solutions to clients and peers.
Develop business proposals, scopes of work (SOWs), and other reports as required.
Organizes, tracks, and monitors all GIS project requests and corporate initiatives.
Plans, organizes, coordinates, and participates in the development and implementation of GIS Solutions.
Provides expertise, support, assistance, and technical guidance to team members and clients.
Conducts quality assurance reviews for GIS products and processes.
Stays up to date on GIS systems and products.
Researches, procures, and maintains datasets from federal, state, and local entities.
Assists with publishing web services, maps, and applications.
Uses ArcGIS to create accurate information products (e.g., maps, exhibits, reports, and electronic data deliverables).
Qualifications:
Position Requirements (Must-Have Qualifications):
Technical Expertise: Strong technical skills in relevant systems and platforms. Candidates must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in system analysis, architecture, and implementation.
Team Leadership: Proven ability to manage and mentor a technical team effectively, with a collaborative and supportive management style.
Business Development Experience: This role requires 50% focus on business development. Candidates must have prior experience engaging with potential clients, speaking at industry events, building relationships, and contributing to the growth of a client base.
Communication Skills: Exceptional spoken and written English is critical. Candidates must be able to clearly and confidently communicate with clients, partners, and at public events. Fluency must enable relationship-building and trust development with prospective clients.
Client-Facing Ability: Comfort and professionalism in presenting technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders is required. Candidate must be able to tailor messaging to the audience and demonstrate consultative sales capabilities. Minimum 10 years experience in GIS with management experience.
BA/BS degree from an accredited College or University in GIS, Geography, Planning, Natural Resources, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
Experience in the use of GIS solutions including advanced knowledge of leading-edge ESRI ArcGIS technology (ArcGIS Pro, Portal, Enterprise, Mobile).
Python, SQL and/or other coding experience.
Experience building and implementing ESRI solutions.
Knowledge of local municipal datasets and understanding of underground utility networks.
Experience with AutoCAD software operations and file formats is a plus.
Experience with research, writing and acquisition of grants.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to direct and supervise.
Technical Requirements:
Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online products
Strong experience with ESRI online tools
Programming and scripting capabilities beyond basic level
Experience working in or with municipal government environments (preferred)
Industry Experience:
Background in municipal, utility, or public sector GIS applications (not agriculture-focused)
Role Experience:
Hands-on experience beyond supervisory roles; must be a doer as well as a leader
Ability to operate independently and handle both technical and client-facing tasks
Business Development:
Prior business development experience or
Clearly demonstrated extroverted personality with potential to engage clients and grow the business
Must think in terms of business growth, not just project execution
Communication Skills:
Strong, clear verbal communication essential for client interaction and internal collaboration
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
If you're looking for a dynamic role with growth potential and the chance to make a difference in community infrastructure, apply today!