Director of GIS

Description

• Budget Oversight: Develop and manage the operations budget, tracking expenditures and ensuring cost control measures are in place.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the executive team to develop and implement operational strategies that align with the organization's mission and objectives. Translate high-level goals into actionable plans.
• Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership and mentorship to the operations team. Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Backlog Management: Oversee backlog operations, including procurement, resource forecasting management, and vendor/partner relationships. Optimize the backlog to ensure operational cost-efficiency and reliability.
• Communication: Establish effective communication channels within the operations team and with other departments. Provide regular updates to the executive team on operational performance.
• Strategic GIS Consulting: Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives and challenges. Develop and implement strategic GIS solutions that align with their goals, add value, and drive growth.
• Client Relationships: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients. Act as a trusted advisor, identifying new opportunities for GIS integration and expansion within client organizations.
• Resource Management: Efficiently oversee project and program management’s allocation of resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to meet operational goals and budgets.
• Geospatial Analysis: Develop and foster a team for implementation of advanced geospatial analysis to derive insights, patterns, and trends from spatial data. Utilize this analysis to support clients in making data-driven decisions.
• Process Optimization: Continuously review and improve operational processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Identify areas for automation and technology integration.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that products or services meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. Implement quality control and assurance programs. Manage and mitigate lessons learned to improve future projects and program initiatives.
• Performance Metrics: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of operational processes. Take corrective actions as needed to achieve performance targets. This includes KPIs for the program at a management level, but also communicating the program’s vision, mission, direction and progress to the team as a whole on a regular basis to foster transparency and a collaborative environment.
• Project Leadership: Lead and manage GIS projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Coordinate project teams, set project goals, and monitor progress to meet client expectations.
• Data Management: Oversee the collection, integration, and quality control of geospatial data. Ensure data accuracy, relevance, and security in line with industry best practices.
• Risk Management: Identify operational risks and develop risk mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Technology and Software Expertise: Stay updated with the latest GIS technologies, tools, and software. Provide guidance on technology selection, implementation, and customization to meet client needs.

Requirements

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance