Manager, Geographic Information Systems

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The Geographic Information System Manager will manage a team of GIS professionals that lead the GIS deployment processes of Motorola’s public safety and command center software suite within complex software ecosystems for public safety agencies. This role requires a strong blend of leadership, resource planning, technical expertise, and project management skills to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of the software applications.

• →Oversee and provide support for the implementation of deployment projects and will act and be recognized as the leader / focal point for all aspects of their teams assigned project(s). Further responsible for ensuring their team is delivering the contractual scope, on schedule and within budget, while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• →Responsible for resource scheduling and capacity planning across multiple deployment streams to maximize utilization.
• →Ensure your team is leading the efforts to conduct discovery events to gain a comprehensive understanding of the customer’s current business processes and GIS data needs.
• →Evaluate existing business processes to identify opportunities for improvement. Provide tailored recommendations regarding the configuration and application of solutions to address identified needs and optimize operational efficiency.
• →Facilitate business process reengineering initiatives by analyzing workflows and recommending innovative changes. Lead workshops and discussions to collaboratively develop new processes that align with organizational objectives.
• →Act as a liaison between technical resources, engineers, project managers, and managers to communicate customer needs effectively. Partner with project managers throughout the project lifecycle, from inception to conclusion, to ensure timely delivery of software solutions while adhering to scope and budget constraints.

• BS/BA in GIS, Geography, Cartography or equivalent discipline and 5+ years of related job experience with a strong background in IT, computer science, or a highly technical GIS role.
• Experience with ESRI applications, GIS data management principles, database management and Python scripting required.

• High School diploma, BS/BA in GIS, Geography, Cartography or 5+ years of related job experience with a strong background in IT, computer science, or a highly technical GIS role.
• Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customer.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.