NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER - GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
Torrance, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $220K/yr
7+ years expThe City of Torrance is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader for the newly created position of Information Technology Manager - Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This role involves providing strategic leadership and managing the activities of the GIS Division to establish a modern, enterprise GIS program that serves the entire organization.
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Responsibilities
Develop strategic plans, roadmaps, and priorities for the City’s GIS program
Lead and manage complex GIS projects, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, and deployment
Oversee the administration of the Esri Enterprise environment, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise with Portal, ArcGIS Online, and related applications
Establish and enforce GIS policies, standards, best practices, and change management processes
Direct the management, integration, quality, and security of spatial databases and GIS data warehouses
Guide GIS programming and automation efforts using Python, SQL, JavaScript, and related technologies
Act as an internal consultant to City departments, providing expert guidance to maximize the value of GIS technologies for operational efficiency, analysis, and informed decision-making
Manage GIS technical staff and provide day-to-day leadership to ensure a high-performance, customer-focused work environment
Promote GIS adoption through developing and delivering training, publications, and presentations across the City
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Geography, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible GIS administration, program management, database administration, and application development experience in a government or business environment
Three (3) years of supervisory and project management experience
Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license
Demonstrated experience leading, managing, and growing an enterprise GIS program, including strategic planning, governance, and service delivery
Strategic mindset with the ability to provide vision, anticipate future GIS needs, and drive innovation to maximize organizational value
Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and develop technical staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performance work environment
Extensive hands-on experience with Esri technologies, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal, and ArcGIS Online
Application development & integration experience, specifically in overseeing or developing custom GIS applications, dashboards, web services, and integrations with enterprise systems
Proven experience in IT management, with a strong focus on project management and database administration
Previous experience working in a municipal, government, or large enterprise environment
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving abilities and a customer-centric approach to service delivery
Familiarity with emerging technologies and trends in IT management
Preferred
Certifications in GIS (Esri Enterprise Administration, ArcGIS Pro Professional, Spatial Data Infrastructure), database administration, project management, or programming technologies (e.g., Python, JavaScript) are highly desired
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Variety of voluntary benefits
RETIREMENT BENEFITS– The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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