GIS Product Owner
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>As a <strong>GIS Product Owner</strong>, you will own the roadmap for GIS solutions, working across engineering, operations, analytics, and field teams to deliver scalable, cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate has deep experience with <strong>Esri’s ArcGIS platform</strong> and familiarity with modern front-end frameworks like <strong>React</strong> and <strong>Calcite</strong>.</p><p>W<strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Product Ownership & Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Own and prioritize the GIS product roadmap and backlog</li><li>Translate business needs into actionable epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria</li><li>Drive sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release cycles in Agile environments</li><li>Define and track KPIs for product adoption and business impact</li></ul><p><strong>Technical Partnership</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with developers building GIS apps using <strong>ArcGIS JavaScript API (4.x)</strong>, <strong>React</strong>, and <strong>Calcite Design System</strong></li><li>Partner on API integrations, architecture discussions, and design reviews</li><li>Support integrations with Esri tools like <strong>Experience Builder</strong>, <strong>Web AppBuilder</strong>, and <strong>ArcGIS Pro</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Stakeholder Engagement</strong></p><ul><li>Lead workshops, user interviews, and feedback sessions</li><li>Serve as the bridge between business goals and geospatial technical delivery</li><li>Create clear documentation, release notes, and user training materials</li></ul>
<p><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years in a Product Owner, GIS Business Analyst, or GIS Lead role</li><li>Deep proficiency in <strong>Esri’s ArcGIS platform</strong> (ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online)</li><li>Experience with <strong>ArcGIS JavaScript API (4.x)</strong> and Esri web development frameworks</li><li>Working knowledge of <strong>React</strong>, <strong>Vite</strong>, and modern web app architecture</li><li>Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product lifecycle management</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills</li></ul><p>•<strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with <strong>Calcite Design System</strong>, <strong>Experience Builder</strong>, and <strong>ArcGIS Web AppBuilder</strong></li><li>Familiarity with spatial databases (PostGIS, Snowflake, SQL Server Spatial)</li><li>Exposure to Python scripting, ArcPy, or ArcGIS Python API</li><li>Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, or cloud deployments (AWS/Azure)</li><li>Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent Agile certification</li></ul>
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- Houston, TX
- remote
- Temporary
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59.00 - 62.00 USD / Hourly
- <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>As a <strong>GIS Product Owner</strong>, you will own the roadmap for GIS solutions, working across engineering, operations, analytics, and field teams to deliver scalable, cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate has deep experience with <strong>Esri’s ArcGIS platform</strong> and familiarity with modern front-end frameworks like <strong>React</strong> and <strong>Calcite</strong>.</p><p>W<strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Product Ownership & Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Own and prioritize the GIS product roadmap and backlog</li><li>Translate business needs into actionable epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria</li><li>Drive sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release cycles in Agile environments</li><li>Define and track KPIs for product adoption and business impact</li></ul><p><strong>Technical Partnership</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with developers building GIS apps using <strong>ArcGIS JavaScript API (4.x)</strong>, <strong>React</strong>, and <strong>Calcite Design System</strong></li><li>Partner on API integrations, architecture discussions, and design reviews</li><li>Support integrations with Esri tools like <strong>Experience Builder</strong>, <strong>Web AppBuilder</strong>, and <strong>ArcGIS Pro</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Stakeholder Engagement</strong></p><ul><li>Lead workshops, user interviews, and feedback sessions</li><li>Serve as the bridge between business goals and geospatial technical delivery</li><li>Create clear documentation, release notes, and user training materials</li></ul>
- 2025-09-16T20:59:10Z