GIS Project Manager (PMP Certified)

iSpatialTec; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (Self+Spouse+4 Dep.)

Yearly Bonus

Yearly Appraisals

Learning & Development

Job summary

iSpatial Techno Solutions is seeking a seasoned GIS Project Manager to lead end-to-end initiatives using PMI practices. The role oversees charters, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder comms while coordinating GIS deployments and data migration across platforms.

Candidates should hold a PMP and a Bachelor's in a related field, with strong GIS and ArcGIS experience. The position offers flexible working arrangements, a competitive package, and a path for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• PMP certification is required.
• Strong understanding of GIS concepts, spatial data models and geodatabases.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS (Enterprise, Pro, Online) or similar platforms.
• Proven experience managing budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end GIS project lifecycle using PMI best practices (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure).
• Develop project charters, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and communication plans.
• Manage scope, timelines, cost, quality, and stakeholder expectations.
• Track project performance using KPIs and prepare status reports for leadership.
• Oversee design, development, and deployment of GIS solutions (ArcGIS, web GIS, spatial databases).
• Coordinate spatial data collection, analysis, migration, and integration.
• Ensure data quality, metadata standards, and compliance with organizational GIS policies.
• Collaborate with GIS analysts, developers, data engineers, and IT teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor project team members and promote best practices.
• Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and regulatory standards.
• Support procurement processes, RFPs, and contract management.
• Competitive compensation based on market standards.
• We are working on a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. (Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements).
• Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with the below additional benefits.
• Standard Leave Policy.
• Office is located in the heart of the city in case you need to step in for any purpose.
• Medical Insurance (Self+Spouse+4 Dependent Children)
• Quarterly team engagement activities and rewards & recognitions such as Yearly Performance Bonus and Yearly Appraisals.
• Learning & Development programs to foster professional growth

Skills

PMP certification

GIS concepts

Spatial data models

Geodatabases

Budget management

Project scheduling

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS/Geography/CS/Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification – Required
• Strong understanding of GIS concepts, spatial data models, and geodatabases
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS (Enterprise, Pro, Online) or similar platforms
• Proven experience managing budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams

Job Responsibility

• Lead end-to-end GIS project lifecycle using PMI best practices (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure)
• Develop project charters, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and communication plans
• Manage scope, timelines, cost, quality, and stakeholder expectations
• Track project performance using KPIs and prepare status reports for leadership
• Oversee design, development, and deployment of GIS solutions (ArcGIS, web GIS, spatial databases)
• Coordinate spatial data collection, analysis, migration, and integration
• Ensure data quality, metadata standards, and compliance with organizational GIS policies
• Collaborate with GIS analysts, developers, data engineers, and IT teams
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Mentor project team members and promote best practices
• Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and regulatory standards
• Support procurement processes, RFPs, and contract management
• Competitive compensation based on market standards
• We are working on a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. (Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements).
• Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with the below additional benefits.
• Standard Leave Policy.
• Office is located in the heart of the city in case you need to step in for any purpose.
• Medical Insurance (Self+Spouse+4 Dependent Children)
• Quarterly team engagement activities and rewards & recognitions such as Yearly Performance Bonus and Yearly Appraisals.
• Learning & Development programs to foster professional growth