GIS Team Lead

RMSI; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading GIS service provider in the UK is seeking a candidate to lead a GIS and data team. The role involves understanding client networks, developing detailed project plans, and ensuring timely delivery. You will also conduct performance evaluations and mentor team members. The ideal candidate should be proficient in MS Office, have experience with Power BI, and possess strong organizational and people management skills. This role requires comfort presenting to senior management.

Qualifications

• Proficient in the MS Office suite.
• Experience with Power BI is desirable.
• Ability to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Strong organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand the client’s network and practices for GIS capture.
• Develop project plans including timelines and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress and adjust as necessary.
• Lead and mentor a GIS and data team.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Experience with Power BI

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

People Management Experience

Education

Qualification in a GIS related field

Job description

• Understand the client’s network and what practices are used to capture it on ESRI
• Develop detailed project plans including timelines and resource allocation and communicate this with stakeholders
• Monitor project progress and adjust as needed to ensure timely delivery
• Lead and mentor a GIS and data team
• Assign tasks, provide guidance and ensure team members have the resource to conduct their jobs effectively
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members
• Ensure adherence to GIS and project standards and best practices
• Present Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Slides to clients

Requirements

• Proficient in the MS office suite
• Experience with Power BI is desirable
• Comfortable with collaborating with cross functional teams
• Have an ability to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations and have experience in implementing quality improvement methodologies
• Organisation, time management, problem solving and attention to detail will come naturally to the right candidate
• Qualification in a GIS related field or experience in working with GIS or similar software is desirable
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• People Management Experience
• Comfortable presenting to senior management