Director of GIS

Overview

Lead GIS strategy, operations and consulting for a multidisciplinary engineering firm

Key Responsibilities

• gis projects
• data management
• geospatial analysis
• technology
• process optimization
• client relations

Tasks

-Resource Management: Efficiently oversee project and program management’s allocation of resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to meet operational goals and budgets. -Process Optimization: Continuously review and improve operational processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Identify areas for automation and technology integration. -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. -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. -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. -Budget Oversight: Develop and manage the operations budget, tracking expenditures and ensuring cost control measures are in place. -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. -Communication: Establish effective communication channels within the operations team and with other departments. Provide regular updates to the executive team on operational performance. -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. -Backlog Management: Oversee backlog operations, including procurement, resource forecasting management, and vendor/partner relationships. Optimize the backlog to ensure operational cost-efficiency and reliability. -Risk Management: Identify operational risks and develop risk mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. -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. -Data Management: Oversee the collection, integration, and quality control of geospatial data. Ensure data accuracy, relevance, and security in line with industry best practices. -Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership and mentorship to the operations team. Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. -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. -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.

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About Pond & Company

-Evolved into a multidisciplinary consultancy blending engineering, architecture, planning, and construction oversight. -Privately held and backed by private equity, delivers both small‑scale and complex large‑scale programs across public and private sectors. -Project portfolio spans federal, energy, transportation, industrial, life‑sciences, and commercial markets globally. -Typical engagements include pre‑FEED/FEED design, asset integrity, environmental/regulatory compliance, and full construction management. -Renowned for specialized services like fueling systems, medical‑sterilization facilities, and NESHAP emissions compliance. -Handles diverse geographies and regulations. -Team agility enables rapid scaling of integrated, cross‑discipline project groups tailored to client and project needs.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. -pre‑employment background checks will be conducted in compliance with program policy and state/federal regulations. -offers may also require successful completion of a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test.