• GIS Product Owner

    Robert Half Technology (Houston, TX)


    Description

    About the Role

     

    As a GIS Product Owner, you will own the roadmap for GIS solutions, working across engineering, operations, analytics, and field teams to deliver scalable, cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate has deep experience with Esri’s ArcGIS platform and familiarity with modern front-end frameworks like React and Calcite.

    WKey Responsibilities:

    Product Ownership & Strategy

     

    + Own and prioritize the GIS product roadmap and backlog

    + Translate business needs into actionable epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria

    + Drive sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release cycles in Agile environments

    + Define and track KPIs for product adoption and business impact

     

    Technical Partnership

     

    + Collaborate with developers building GIS apps using ArcGIS JavaScript API (4.x), React, and Calcite Design System

    + Partner on API integrations, architecture discussions, and design reviews

    + Support integrations with Esri tools like Experience Builder, Web AppBuilder, and ArcGIS Pro

     

    Stakeholder Engagement

     

    + Lead workshops, user interviews, and feedback sessions

    + Serve as the bridge between business goals and geospatial technical delivery

    + Create clear documentation, release notes, and user training materials

    Requirements

    Required Qualifications:

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

    + Deep proficiency in Esri’s ArcGIS platform (ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online)

    + Experience with ArcGIS JavaScript API (4.x) and Esri web development frameworks

    + Working knowledge of React, Vite, and modern web app architecture

    + Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product lifecycle management

    + Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

    •Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience with Calcite Design System, Experience Builder, and ArcGIS Web AppBuilder

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

    + Exposure to Python scripting, ArcPy, or ArcGIS Python API

    + Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, or cloud deployments (AWS/Azure)

    + Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent Agile certification

     

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