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The company is seeking a highly specialized and experienced GIS Manager to join our critical team on the prestigious Qiddiya Project in Riyadh. The GIS Manager leads complex production planning and delivery of geographic information system (GIS) services for large programs and projects. This role oversees sector-wide GIS production, staffing coordination, and technical guidance, using GIS principles, techniques, and analyses to drive team productivity and ensure high-quality geospatial deliverables.
The GIS Manager functions as the primary technical authority on GIS matters, defining data models, workflows, and standards, and ensuring that spatial data is accurate, validated, and fit for reliable analysis and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee management of sector-wide GIS initiatives, GIS production, functionalities, and practices.
- Provide expert guidance and ensure the quality of GIS deliverables.
- Lead geospatial model delivery and management.
- Determine methods and solutions for complex GIS mapping challenges and select the most efficient plan for implementation.
- Participate in budget and cost forecasting analysis.
- Support preparation of competitive technical and commercial proposals.
- Communicate project objectives and status to the project team and management.
- Train and develop team members in GIS systems and best practices.
- Manage spatial accuracy of data representations and oversee database design for spatial data.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent work experience).
- 10 years of related work experience in GIS, spatial data management, or geospatial analysis.
- Expert knowledge of commonly used GIS, CAD, and BIM software and workflows.
- Advanced skill in programming and scripting languages for GIS automation tasks (e.g., Python, JavaScript).
- Effective leadership skills for directing and supervising production staff in geospatial work.
- Ability to communicate technical subjects clearly with management and staff.
Desired Skills:
- GIS-related certification (e.g., GISPGISPGISP, Esri Technical Certifications or equivalent) is preferred.
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in English is preferred.
If you are ready to take on this challenging role and contribute to exciting projects, we encourage you to apply today!
