GIS Product Owner

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)