Project Manager with GIS (ZIMAS)

The Project Manager will serve as the primary lead responsible for ensuring that the wildfire recovery enhancements to the ZIMAS platform are delivered on schedule, within scope, and in alignment with RPG objectives. This includes managing timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams (including Application Developers and Database Administrators), and ensuring technical deliverables meet compliance, performance, and usability standards.

In addition to traditional project management duties, the Project Manager is expected to maintain advanced proficiency in GIS platforms, including ArcGIS Server and ZIMAS-specific configurations. This dual role enables the Project Manager to provide hands-on support for spatial data preparation, layer configuration, publishing services, and QA/QC of real-time datasets critical to eligibility logic, entitlement coordination, and compliance monitoring

Program Scope:

• Project Management.
• Advanced GIS Knowledge Support.
• Application and Tool Support.
• Reporting and Compliance Tracking.

Program Objectives:

• Coordinate project delivery across application developers and GIS staff
• Develop and maintain GIS-enabled applications and services
• Manage Project Scope, Timeline, and Deliverables
• Provide technical expertise in ArcGIS Enterprise and ZIMAS integration
• Facilitate Stakeholder Communication
• Oversee System Integration and Testing
• Support RPG Compliance
• Prepare Documentation and Training Materials
• Monitor Quality Assurance and Issue Resolution
• Support Data Governance and Security.

Deliverables:

• Project implementation plan with timeline, tasks, and milestones.
• GIS data schema and nightly sync pipeline.
• Published map services for eligibility, overlays, and entitlement coordination.
• QA/QC documentation and test plans for data refresh and flags.
• RPG compliance support documentation and audit-ready reports.
• Staff training sessions and user documentation.
• Final operational readiness assessment and scalability guide.