GIS Product Owner

  • Houston, TX
  • Posted 15 hours ago | Updated 15 hours ago

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

CSPO
SAFe PO/PM
ArcGIS technology
ArcGIS JavaScript API
Agile/Scrum methodologies
PostGIS
SQL Server Spatial

Job Details

About the Role

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

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

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)
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