Product Manager (GIS) - A26304

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Arrangement

Learning programmes & certification

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based technology consultancy, seeks a GIS Business Analyst / Product Manager to bridge geospatial tech with business needs. You will define GIS-enabled products, collaborate with stakeholders, data teams, and developers to deliver solutions that support decision-making.

You will manage backlogs, perform user research, and drive adoption through training and documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geography, Urban Planning, CS, IS or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in GIS, business analysis or product management.
• Hands-on GIS platforms like ArcGIS, QGIS; familiarity with spatial SQL, Python.
• Comfortable presenting to technical and non-technical audiences; strong communication.
• Experience in agile product environments; familiarity with Jira/Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Gather and translate business requirements into GIS product specs and user stories.
• Manage backlog and priorities; act as product owner for GIS solutions.
• Conduct user research, stakeholder interviews, and usability testing.
• Analyse spatial datasets to surface insights and support planning.
• Develop training materials and change management for GIS tool adoption.

Skills

GIS platforms

ArcGIS

QGIS

MapboxGL

Python

Spatial SQL

Web mapping

Jira/Confluence

Agile

Product ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography/Urban Planning/CS/Information Systems

Tools

ArcGIS Online

QGIS

MapboxGL

ETL pipelines

Job description

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd ("Activate") is a leading technology consultancy headquartered in Singapore with a presence in Malaysia and Indonesia. Our clients are empowered with quality, cost-effective, and impactful end-to-end application development, like mobile and web applications, and cloud technology that remove technology roadblocks and increase their business efficiency.

We believe in positively impacting the lives of people around us and the environment we live in through the use of technology. Hence, we are committed to providing a conducive environment for all employees to realise their full potential, who in turn have the opportunity to continuously drive innovation.

We are searching for our next team members to join our growing team.

If you love the idea of being part of a growing company with exciting prospects in mobile and web technologies that create positive impact on people’s lives, then we would love to hear from you.

Co-Development Business Unit is looking for a Product Manager

This is a fixed term contract role. The engagement is 1 year.

Internal Code: A26304

We are looking for a GIS Business Analyst / Product Manager to bridge the gap between geospatial technology and business needs. You will work closely with stakeholders, data teams, and developers to define, deliver, and continuously improve GIS-enabled products and solutions that support decision-making across the organisation.

What will you do?

• Gather and translate business requirements into clear product specifications and user stories for GIS applications and spatial data platforms, working with technical teams to design workflows, data models, and map-based interfaces that meet user needs.
• Manage the product backlog, prioritise features, and ensure timely delivery of GIS solutions in an agile environment as the product owner.
• Conduct user research, stakeholder interviews, and usability testing to inform product direction and validate design decisions.
• Analyse spatial datasets to surface insights, identify trends, and support evidence-based planning, using tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar platforms, and collaborating with data engineers on ETL pipelines and spatial databases.
• Drive adoption by developing training materials, documentation, and change management plans to help users get the most out of GIS tools.

Requirements

What are we looking for?

• Degree in Geography, Urban Planning, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, with at least three to five years of experience in GIS, business analysis, or product management.
• Hands-on experience with GIS platforms (e.g. Esri ArcGIS, QGIS, MapboxGL) is essential, and familiarity with spatial SQL, Python, or web mapping technologies is a strong advantage.
• Comfortable working across both technical and non-technical audiences, with strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience in an agile product environment and familiarity with tools like Jira or Confluence.
• Prior experience working with or delivering GIS solutions for Singapore Government agencies is strongly preferred. Familiarity with the Singapore public sector context - including government data governance frameworks, inter-agency collaboration processes, and platforms such as the Singapore Geospatial Collaborative Environment (SG-SPACE) or OneMap - will be a significant advantage.
• Relevant certifications in GIS or geospatial technologies, such as Esri Technical Certifications (e.g. ArcGIS Desktop, Enterprise, or Developer), SSSI or similar surveying and spatial science credentials, or cloud platform certifications relevant to GIS deployments (e.g. AWS).
• Familiarity with observability and monitoring practices for web-based GIS applications, including experience with application performance monitoring tools.
• Understanding of data governance frameworks, spatial data standards (e.g. OGC standards, ISO 19100 series), or experience with policy and compliance automation in a geospatial context.
• A background in software development or systems integration, with an appreciation for secure coding practices and how they apply to geospatial platforms.
• Experience with cloud-based GIS platforms (e.g. ArcGIS Online), exposure to urban planning or land use policy in the Singapore context, and knowledge of data governance or open data standards.
• Experience in product operations for a GIS application, including managing day-to-day operational aspects of a live GIS product such as monitoring system health and performance, coordinating incident response and bug triage, maintaining data pipelines and layer updates, managing user access and licensing, and working with vendors or internal teams to ensure service continuity. Experience establishing product ops processes, runbooks, or service level agreements for a geospatial platform would be particularly valuable.
• Experience working on Government-to-Business (G2B) or Business-to-Business (B2B) applications within the GIS survey domain, including survey data collection platforms, field survey management tools, and systems that incorporate spatial survey quality checks and validation workflows - for example, automated checks for positional accuracy, attribute completeness, topology rules, or compliance against survey standards and specifications.
• Experience as a Product Manager or Business Analyst on a GIS survey system, having guided it from MVP through to full-scale rollout - encompassing defining initial product scope and success metrics, iterating based on user feedback from surveyors and regulatory stakeholders, managing phased implementation plans, and ensuring the system scales reliably to support a broader user base and more complex survey workflows over time

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with modern geospatial technologies and platforms that have real impact on how Singapore plans, manages, and governs its utilities.
• The opportunity to shape how GIS products are built and operated at scale - from defining product strategy through to full rollout - contributing to systems that serve both government agencies and the businesses and communities that depend on accurate, reliable spatial data.

Benefits

What do we offer in return?

Competitive Compensation:

Market competitive salary and variable performance bonus aligned to your skills, impact, and contribution.

Benefits:

Outpatient medical, specialist medical coverage and generouscustomisableflexi benefits, or flexi allowance; life and health insurance, thoughtfulperkslike special occasions "red packet" and CNY goodies, etc.

Employee Wellness:

Support foryour physical, mental, and overall well-being through year-round initiatives.

Growth & Development:

Learningprogrammes, certification support, and a dedicated staff development budget. (We are a "SHRI 2025 Gold winner" in "Learning & Development; Coaching & Mentoring")

Career Progression:

Structured career pathways that enable you to grow along a technical/domain expert track ora leadershiptrack.

Competency Framework:

A structured and practical framework to support you to develop, perform, and succeed.

Flexible Work Arrangement:

Staff may choose to work flexi-place,flexi-time, and flexi-load based on existing framework

Whyyou'lllove working with us?

If you are looking for opportunities to collaborate with leading industry experts andbesurrounded by highly motivated and talented peers, we welcome you to join us. We provide all employees with equal opportunities to grow and develop with us. Webelieveyour success is our success.

Activate Interactive Singapore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit,qualificationsand abilities. Activate Interactive Pte Ltd does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practiceson the basis ofrace,colour, religion,gender, sexuality, national origin, age, disability, maritalstatusor any other characteristics protected by law.

Protecting your privacy and the security of your data are longstanding top priorities for Activate Interactive Pte Ltd.

Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of managing Activate Interactive PteLtd’srecruitment related activities, which include setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants, evaluating and assessing the results, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment and hiring processes.

Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.activate.sg/privacy-policy ) toknowmore about how we collect, use, and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Here you can find how you canrequest foraccess,correctionand/or withdrawal of your Personal Data.