GIS Manager📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | Remote | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
AECOM, a global infrastructure consulting firm, is seeking an experienced GIS Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and management of geographic information systems, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of spatial data, and optimizing GIS workflows. The GIS Manager will lead a team of GIS professionals, providing strategic direction for geospatial initiatives across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee all GIS operations, including system administration, data management, and technical infrastructure.
- Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of GIS analysts and technicians, providing performance feedback and professional development opportunities.
- Design, develop, and maintain GIS databases and spatial data repositories with a focus on data quality and accessibility.
- Analyze complex spatial data to support organizational decision-making and strategic planning initiatives.
- Create and customize maps, visualizations, and geospatial analyses for various stakeholders and departments.
- Evaluate and implement new GIS technologies, tools, and software solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Establish and enforce GIS standards, protocols, and best practices across the organization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GIS solutions into business processes and projects.
- Manage GIS projects from conception through completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
- Provide technical support and training to end-users on GIS applications and spatial data resources.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement solutions to minimize downtime.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in geospatial science.
Qualifications and Requirements
- 15+ years of professional experience in GIS management, geospatial analysis, or a related field.
- Proven experience leading and managing technical teams.
- Strong project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Knowledge of geospatial standards and data formats.
- Preferred: Experience with GIS system administration and IT infrastructure management.
Required Skills
- Advanced proficiency with GIS software platforms such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent systems.
- Strong expertise in spatial data analysis, database management, and data quality assurance.
- Demonstrated skill set in map creation, cartography, and data visualization.
- Experience with geospatial data infrastructure and spatial databases.
- Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting complex spatial datasets.
- Knowledge of remote sensing technologies and applications.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python or similar programming languages.
- Familiarity with web GIS applications and cloud-based GIS platforms.
Work Environment and Additional Information
This is a full-time, on-site position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. AECOM is committed to a secure recruitment process, requiring in-person Day 1 onboarding for all new employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AECOM values diversity and will keep all information confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Requirements
- Requires +10 Years experience
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