Director/ Senior Director – GIS (Geospatial Services)

Movate; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Movate is seeking a senior GIS leader in Hyderabad to build, scale, and lead its Geospatial Services practice. This role will focus on strategy, delivery, and P&L for GIS offerings, servicing global clients across sectors like navigation and smart cities. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience in GIS and geospatial services, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in business growth and P&L management. This role includes overseeing operations, driving innovation, and engaging with key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in GIS / Geospatial services with leadership exposure.
• Strong background in Geospatial data, GIS platforms, LiDAR, 3D mapping, and BIM.
• Proven experience in P&L management and global delivery.

Responsibilities

• Own and scale the GIS / Geospatial Services practice.
• Drive P&L ownership and revenue growth.
• Oversee multi-location delivery teams ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Geospatial data expertise

P&L management

Stakeholder engagement

GIS platforms

Innovation in Geospatial analytics

Tools

LiDAR

3D mapping software

Photogrammetry tools

BIM software

Job description

Movate is seeking a senior GIS leader to build, scale, and lead its Geospatial Services practice. This role will own strategy, delivery, business growth, and P&L for GIS offerings, serving global enterprise customers across industries such as navigation, utilities, urban planning, telecom, infrastructure, and smart cities.

Key Responsibilities

Practice & Business Leadership

• Own and scale the GIS / Geospatial Services practice including delivery, solutions, and growth strategy
• Drive P&L ownership, revenue growth, margin improvement, and operational excellence
• Define service offerings across GIS, 3D, LiDAR, Photogrammetry, BIM, and Digital Maps
• Build strategic partnerships with technology vendors, hyperscalers, and data providers

Delivery & Operations

• Oversee multi‑location delivery teams and ensure quality, SLA adherence, and customer satisfaction
• Establish delivery frameworks, best practices, and governance models
• Work closely with sales, presales, and bid teams to drive pipeline and conversions
• Support solutioning, RFP/RFI responses, and client presentations
• Act as an executive sponsor for key client accounts

Technology & Innovation

• Drive innovation in Geospatial analytics, AI/ML integration, automation, and digital transformation
• Stay ahead of market trends in mapping, navigation, smart cities, digital twins, and autonomous systems

People & Stakeholder Management

• Build and mentor high‑performance leadership teams
• Engage with CXOs, boards, and external stakeholders
• Drive talent development and succession planning within the GIS practice

Required Experience & Skills

• 20+ years of experience in GIS / Geospatial services, with significant leadership exposure
• Strong background in Geospatial data, GIS platforms, LiDAR, 3D mapping, Photogrammetry, and BIM
• Proven experience in P&L management, business scaling, and global delivery
• Strong understanding of enterprise GIS use cases across multiple verticals
• Demonstrated success in working with large global clients and government agencies
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills