GIS Product Owner

Date Posted: 07/09/2025

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 485227

Industry: Utility

Job Title: GIS Product Owner

Job Location: Houston, TX, USA, 77002

Work Model: Hybrid

Work Model Details: 4 days on-site,1 day remote

Shift: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 13

Min Hourly Rate($): 72.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 80.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Angular, JavaScript, Microservices, React, SQL Server

Experience Desired: GIS, product management, or business analyst role (5+ yrs); Agile/Scrum methodologies (5+ yrs); Experience with cloud-native applications or microservices architecture (5+ yrs); ArcGIS JavaScript API (5+ yrs)

Preferred Certifications/Licenses: Product Owner certification (CSPO, SAFe PO/PM)

Job Description
Required Qualifications:
5+ years in a GIS, product management, or business analyst role
Hands-on experience with ArcGIS technology, especially web app development using the ArcGIS JavaScript API
Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Experience working with cloud-native applications or microservices architecture

Preferred Skills:
Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise/Online administration
Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular)
Working knowledge of spatial databases (e.g., PostGIS, SQL Server Spatial)
Familiarity with geospatial libraries like Turf.js, Mapbox GL JS, Deck.gl
Product Owner certification (e.g., CSPO, SAFe PO/PM)

Technical Acumen & GIS Development Insight
Partner with GIS engineers to develop and support applications using:
ArcGIS JavaScript API (v4.x)
ArcGIS Experience Builder / Web AppBuilder
REST APIs, GeoJSON, and Web Feature Services (WFS)
Python, Node.js, and cloud-native geospatial tools
Work within cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) to support scalable GIS infrastructure
Ensure modern DevOps practices such as CI/CD pipelines, IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation), and containerized services (Docker, Kubernetes) are understood and supported from a product perspective

We're seeking a GIS Product Owner who blends product leadership, business analysis, and geospatial development expertise. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, cloud-native GIS solutions that empower our business users and customers. Your technical background in GIS application development-especially with modern frameworks like ArcGIS JavaScript API, ArcGIS Experience Builder, and cloud-hosted services-will allow you to bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution.

Key Responsibilities:
Product Ownership & Strategy
Define, prioritize, and own the product backlog for GIS web and mobile applications
Translate business goals into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria
Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, balancing technical feasibility with business value
Drive roadmap planning and release cycles in Agile/Scrum environments
Define and measure KPIs to evaluate product success and user adoption
Business Analysis & Communication
Collaborate with operations, analytics, and field teams to understand use cases and pain points
Document requirements through user interviews, workflows, and system analysis
Present complex GIS concepts in a clear, business-friendly way
Facilitate workshops and sprint demos to align stakeholders on goals and progress

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**

Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).