ArcGIS Program Manager (Ref: 18649)

Position: ArcGIS Program Manager (Ref: 18649)

Location: Richmond, VA USA, 23219

Salary: $80.01/hr.

Duration: 9 Months 29 Days - Contract

Openings: 1

Deadline: 09/07/2026

Description:

***Hybrid – onsite 3 days/week

We are seeking an experienced Associate Program Manager for Data and GIS Governance to drive enterprise-level data strategy, GIS governance, and master data management initiatives. In this role, you will lead efforts to ensure critical data assets are high-quality, properly stewarded, compliant, and leveraged effectively to support strategic decision-making and digital transformation goals across a complex organization.

The ideal candidate brings extensive background in enterprise data programs, data lifecycle management, and hands-on familiarity with the ArcGIS platform and enterprise geospatial ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mature the enterprise data governance framework, establishing clear accountability, consistency, and active data stewardship.

• Oversee Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives supporting mission-critical enterprise datasets.

• Champion data lifecycle management best practices—from ingestion and storage to archival and disposal—aligning with operational, regulatory, and security standards.

• Develop, maintain, and expand metadata standards, enterprise data dictionaries, classification schemas, and data governance documentation.

• Identify, triage, and execute remediation strategies for enterprise data quality issues in partnership with business units and technical teams.

• Provide strategic leadership for geospatial governance, including the optimization of ArcGIS platform tools and the integration of GIS data into core business processes.

• Facilitate cross-functional governance working groups and committees to drive policy consensus and data alignment.

• Translate complex technical data concepts into actionable guidance, executive communications, and organization-wide training materials.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven track record leading enterprise data governance and data management programs within large public- or private-sector organizations.

• In-depth knowledge of data governance frameworks, master data management principles, metadata management, and data quality standards.

• Hands-on proficiency with the ArcGIS product suite and enterprise geospatial data integration.

• Demonstrated experience establishing scalable data documentation processes, business glossaries, and data catalogs.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience resolving cross-functional data issues.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to executive stakeholders and facilitating working groups.

Work Environment & Engagement Details

• Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite)

• Engagement Type: Long-Term Contract

• Schedule: Standard business hours, hybrid arrangement requiring 3 days per week onsite at the Richmond VA office.

• Interview Process: In-person interview required.

Required / Desired Skills

• Data quality remediation and enhancement experience Required - 8 Years

• Data lifecycle management experience Required - 8 Years

• Data governance experience Required - 8 Years

• ArcGIS platform experience Required - 5 Years

• Safe Software FME experience Required - 5 Years