Sr. GIS Project Manager - Technical Services

JOB LOCATION

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Hiring range for this position is: $89,038.97-$111,298.71/Annually

The deadline to apply for this position is Saturday, January 11th, 2025. However, it is subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is received.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION

Technical Services group is looking for a motived self starter to serve as a Senior GIS Project Manager for geospatial
solutions, data analysis and application development as part of the Public Works Department.

Senior GIS Project Managers serve as both a project manager for complex application development projects and a subject
matter expert on Public Works data. Senior GIS Project Managers’ responsibilities include programming, database
management, project planning and management.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, reviews, develops, and coordinates the design and implementation of new or improved

• applications/programs from project conception to completion, including coordination with various divisions

• and/or departments.

• Lead and manage GIS projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet quality, budget, and timeline

• requirements.

• Develop and implement GIS strategies, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency and project outcomes.

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including clients, project teams, and external partners, to identify GIS needs and

• solutions.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to GIS team members, fostering a culture of continuous

• improvement and innovation.

• Oversee the creation, maintenance, and optimization of GIS datasets, applications, and workflows.

• Conduct needs assessments and feasibility studies to determine project requirements and scope.

• Prepare and deliver project proposals, progress reports, and final deliverables to clients and stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices in GIS and project management.

• Stay current with advancements in GIS technology and methodologies and integrate new tools and techniques

• into projects as appropriate.

• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and
abilities may be considered.

Education:

• Masters degree from accredited program in GIS, geography, planning, computer science or related field.

• Bachelors degree or GIS certification may also be acceptable if the work experience is commensurate with this position.

Experience:

• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant progressively responsible experience as a project manager including, but not limited to, project design and application management.

• Preferred ten (10) years of relevant progressively responsible experience as a project manager

• A proven history of successful delivery of application rollout, on time and within budget.

Preferred Qualifications:
 

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