• GIS Product Owner

    Robert Half Technology (Houston, TX)


    Description

    We’re seeking a GIS Product Owner with a unique blend of product leadership, business analysis, and technical fluency in modern GIS application development. You will lead the delivery of scalable, cloud-native web and mobile GIS solutions that support internal teams and customers across operations, analytics, and field functions.

    Our applications leverage:

    + ArcGIS JavaScript API 4.x

    + Calcite Design System for UI consistency

    + React and Vite for modern front-end performance

    4 days onsite, 1 day remote

     

    Your cross-disciplinary skills—facilitating requirements, owning the roadmap, and understanding architecture—will be key to delivering value quickly and at scale.

    Key Responsibilities

    Product Ownership & Strategy

     

    + Define, prioritize, and manage the product backlog for GIS applications

    + Translate business goals into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria

    + Act as the liaison between business stakeholders and development teams

    + Lead roadmap planning, sprint execution, and Agile ceremonies

    + Define and measure product KPIs, user engagement, and adoption metrics

     

    Business Analysis & Communication

     

    + Gather and document requirements via interviews, workshops, and workflow reviews

    + Facilitate cross-functional discussions to align GIS capabilities with business needs

    + Communicate complex GIS concepts to non-technical audiences

    + Conduct user feedback sessions, demos, and iterative design validation

     

    Technical Acumen & GIS Development Insight

     

    + Collaborate with engineering teams to build applications using:

    + ArcGIS JavaScript API 4.x

    + Calcite Components

    + React.js

    + Vite

    + Guide API integration using REST, GeoJSON, and Web Feature Services (WFS)

    + Support deployment in cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

    + Align product planning with DevOps workflows:

    + CI/CD pipelines

    + Docker/Kubernetes containerization

    + Infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform)

    Requirements

    Required Qualifications

    + 5+ years in a GIS Product Owner, Technical Business Analyst, or GIS Development Lead role

    + Strong experience with ArcGIS JavaScript API 4.x and Esri web app tools

    + Familiarity with React, Vite, and modern front-end development

    + Excellent facilitation and cross-functional collaboration skills

    + Proven experience in Agile/Scrum environments

    + Experience with cloud-native GIS architecture or microservices-based systems

     

    Preferred Skills

     

    + Experience with ArcGIS Experience Builder, Web AppBuilder, and ArcGIS Enterprise administration

    + Familiarity with spatial databases (PostGIS, Snowflake, SQL Server Spatial)

    + Knowledge of geospatial libraries (Turf.js, Mapbox GL JS, Deck.gl)

    + Working knowledge of Python, Node.js, or FME for spatial ETL and automation

    + Product Owner certifications (CSPO, SAFe PO/PM, or equivalent Agile credentials)

     

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