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GIS Product Owner

GIS Product Owner

Robert HalfHouston, TX, US
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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)
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