Job Description
Job Description
GIS Geospatial Projects Manager
Location: Lansing, MI – Hybrid (2 Days a week onsite)
Rate: $55–$65/hr on W-2 (No C2C)
⏱ Duration: 1 Year Contract + Possible Extension
Local or Self-Relocating Candidates Only (No Remote-Only Option)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced GIS Geospatial Projects Manager to support enterprise-level geospatial initiatives, coordinate Esri GIS software deployments, and lead multi-agency GIS projects. This role will support the geospatial environment by acting as a liaison between the Geospatial Services team, other agencies, vendors, and subject matter experts.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Esri GIS server and desktop platforms, strong project management skills, and a proven ability to coordinate large, complex GIS projects—from requirements gathering and planning through deployment, integration, maintenance, and upgrades.
This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional capable of working in a hybrid environment while leading cross-functional teams and ensuring timely, high-quality GIS solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise GIS Coordination
- Coordinate the implementation, deployment, and maintenance of Esri GIS server software, desktop applications, and enterprise geospatial services.
- Serve as a key liaison between agencies, technical teams, and vendors.
- Lead GIS initiatives across multiple agencies, ensuring alignment with enterprise geospatial standards and priorities.
Project Management
- Lead, plan, and manage GIS projects of varying size and complexity, including enterprise upgrades, integrations, and multi-agency initiatives.
- Develop and maintain project timelines, scope, resource plans, and deliverables.
- Ensure project milestones are met, risks are identified, and issues are escalated appropriately.
- Coordinate regular project status meetings and provide clear communication to stakeholders.
Technical Leadership
- Provide guidance, direction, and technical leadership in the deployment and upgrade of Esri server, portal, and desktop solutions.
- Support integration efforts, data migrations, system testing, and performance optimization.
- Assist with troubleshooting, system monitoring, and escalated technical issues.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Gather requirements, priorities, and input from GIS users across various agencies.
- Collaborate with business and technical teams to ensure GIS solutions meet functional, operational, and enterprise needs.
- Facilitate communication between cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes.
Operational Support
- Assist with day-to-day operational tasks supporting enterprise geospatial services.
- Participate in planning for ongoing upgrades, patching schedules, and long-term GIS platform roadmaps.
- Ensure documentation, project records, and system inventories are up-to-date.
Top Skills & Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional GIS experience using Esri GIS software (ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Pro, Portal/ArcGIS Online).
- 3+ years of professional project management experience supporting geospatial systems, integrations, or enterprise GIS implementations.
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Strong understanding of enterprise GIS platforms, data management principles, and GIS system architecture.
- Experience coordinating cross-agency or cross-department geospatial initiatives.
- Excellent communication, planning, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills.
Preferred Competencies (Nice to Have)
- Experience with government or public-sector GIS environments.
- Familiarity with ITIL, project management methodologies, or Agile frameworks.
- Knowledge of geospatial data standards, metadata, and enterprise GIS lifecycle management.
- Experience with system integration, data automation, scripting, or ArcGIS extensions.