Job Description

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.

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