GIS Manager

Voted one of Chicago's Best Places to Work by the Chicago Tribune for the seventh year in a row, Clarity Partners is hiring!

Clarity Partners is seeking a GIS Manager local to Chicago, IL. This individual will be leading a large-scale public sector facing project related to Geographic Information System technology, programming & application development. This position will report in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities:

Design and develop enterprise GIS architecture and solutions, including database, application, and technology architectures.

Develop long-term strategies for GIS infrastructure and services.

Oversee the development and implementation of GIS solutions, ensuring seamless integration with other enterprise systems: EAM, Salesforce, and P6.

Lead GIS projects from conception through implementation and support; manages project timelines, technical guidance, and team resources.

Administer and maintain On-Prem ArcGIS Enterprise Servers, Portal, and Data Store; monitors system health and perform regular updates and maintenance ensuring optimal performance and availability, including major system version upgrades.

Manage client projects related to GIS database design and management, qualitative/quantitative analysis, mapping, and data visualization.

Supervise and collaborate with GIS team members regarding product design and delivery requirements for the client.

Prepare scopes, schedules, budgets, assumptions, and constraints for client project.

Oversee adherence to project plans and established business processes, including quality and project management standards.

Monitor GIS database and system performance, address possible issues and ensure the continuous delivery of high-quality information to the client.

Provides guidance to team members to successfully delivery across the full project lifecycle.

Cultivate and manage client relationships and guide application of services to best serve the interests of the client. Requirements

Required Qualifications:

8-10+ years or more of experience as a GIS Manager, or similar position with professional level experience in design, development, implementation, and administration of a GIS enterprise environment.

Strong production management capabilities and a proven understanding of project management methodologies.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and demonstrated ownership and accountability for work.

Capability to work in a dynamic environment, including a demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing client priorities.

Ability to work collaboratively with a wide array of individuals from various backgrounds, including engineers, planners, analysts, developers, and other client leadership.

Proficient in the use of Esri's ArcGIS desktop applications for data analysis and creating presentation-quality maps.

Experience developing web and mobile applications in ArcGIS Online or Portal for ArcGIS.

Experience creating automated data management processes or modifying web applications using Python, HTML, JavaScript, or other applicable languages.

Demonstrated experience with designing, working in, and updating Esri enterprise database environments. Previous experience working with versioned datasets is strongly preferred.

Strong SQL server capabilities including building and understanding queries, developing and managing views, and understanding stored procedures/jobs.

Experience creating reports or dashboards using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) or Microsoft Power BI.

B.S. or B.A. degree in GIS, Geography, or other science-related field.