Job Description
Job Description
We’re seeking a GIS Product Owner with a unique blend of product leadership, business analysis, and technical fluency in modern GIS application development. You will lead the delivery of scalable, cloud-native web and mobile GIS solutions that support internal teams and customers across operations, analytics, and field functions.
Our applications leverage:
- ArcGIS JavaScript API 4.x
- Calcite Design System for UI consistency
- React and Vite for modern front-end performance
4 days onsite, 1 day remote
Your cross-disciplinary skills—facilitating requirements, owning the roadmap, and understanding architecture—will be key to delivering value quickly and at scale.
Key Responsibilities
Product Ownership & Strategy
- Define, prioritize, and manage the product backlog for GIS applications
- Translate business goals into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria
- Act as the liaison between business stakeholders and development teams
- Lead roadmap planning, sprint execution, and Agile ceremonies
- Define and measure product KPIs, user engagement, and adoption metrics
Business Analysis & Communication
- Gather and document requirements via interviews, workshops, and workflow reviews
- Facilitate cross-functional discussions to align GIS capabilities with business needs
- Communicate complex GIS concepts to non-technical audiences
- Conduct user feedback sessions, demos, and iterative design validation
Technical Acumen & GIS Development Insight
- Collaborate with engineering teams to build applications using:
- ArcGIS JavaScript API 4.x
- Calcite Components
- React.js
- Vite
- Guide API integration using REST, GeoJSON, and Web Feature Services (WFS)
- Support deployment in cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Align product planning with DevOps workflows:
- CI/CD pipelines
- Docker/Kubernetes containerization
- Infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform)
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years in a GIS Product Owner, Technical Business Analyst, or GIS Development Lead role
- Strong experience with ArcGIS JavaScript API 4.x and Esri web app tools
- Familiarity with React, Vite, and modern front-end development
- Excellent facilitation and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Proven experience in Agile/Scrum environments
- Experience with cloud-native GIS architecture or microservices-based systems
Preferred Skills
- Experience with ArcGIS Experience Builder, Web AppBuilder, and ArcGIS Enterprise administration
- Familiarity with spatial databases (PostGIS, Snowflake, SQL Server Spatial)
- Knowledge of geospatial libraries (Turf.js, Mapbox GL JS, Deck.gl)
- Working knowledge of Python, Node.js, or FME for spatial ETL and automation
- Product Owner certifications (CSPO, SAFe PO/PM, or equivalent Agile credentials)