GIS Manager

Description

The GIS Manager will manage the day-to-day operation of GIS in TII, overseeing the ongoing development of the enterprise GIS technology and the associated spatial databases, ensuring the quality and reliability of the data for effective dissemination. This a technical position, suited to someone with a strong background in managing enterprise GIS technology, enterprise geodatabase, geospatial standards and a proven ability to lead a team of GIS analysts and technicians.

TII’s GIS activities are delivered through the ArcGIS platform, through the use of a range of desktop and mobile applications and the GIS Manager is central to maintaining existing applications and the rollout of further applications to meet growing business needs.

• Lead TII’s Technical GIS experts in their day-to-day operations. The GIS Manager will be responsible for the assignment of work and the performance of reporting staff and supporting their professional development;
• Be engaged in ensuring the wider and more effective use of GIS across TII.
• Maintain a knowledge of evolving international trends in GIS, to help shape TII’s future direction in this area;
• Provide technical expertise on the management of Enterprise GIS, including ESRI’s ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online platforms, Enterprise Geodatabase, and Safe software’s FME;
• Foster a positive “can do” attitude amongst the team and be an effective team player, leading by example in a technical capacity;
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with relevant Government Bodies, local authorities, state agencies, transport operators and external consultants on GIS;
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across TII in the delivery of GIS systems and operations;
• Work closely with colleagues responsible for TII’s network asset management activities to ensure the effective integration of asset management software systems and GIS, helping to enhance TII’s asset management and operational activities;
• Planning, coordinating and directing the development, implementation and maintenance of TII’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS);
• Successfully manage the rollout of essential GIS projects and applications across TII;
• Managing the acquisition, integration and maintenance of spatial datasets;

Requirements

• Familiarity with data analytics and working with dashboard technologies
• A thorough understanding of ESRI’s ArcGIS platform;
• Currently hold and maintain a full driving licence.
• Experience in the use and management of database products, allied with strong ICT skills;
• Be an effective decision maker and demonstrate ability to work on own initiative;
• A proven track record in the management and application of Enterprise GIS solutions;
• Fluency in the English language, both written and oral;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment;
• Experience in automating processes, including ETL workflows;
• At least seven years post graduate experience, of which five years minimum must be with GIS and data management;
• System administration, database management and application development;
• A thorough understanding of Safe’s FME platform;
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation);
• Excellent communications skills – verbal and written;
• Scripting skills – Python, R, SQL etc;
• Cloud technology skills – Azure, AWS etc;
• Degree level qualification (Irish NFQ Level 8) in GIS, Computer Sciences, Engineering, Geography, or allied discipline, preferably with a post-graduate qualification in GIS.
• Prior experience in the management and motivation of a team

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance