GIS Product Owner
Posted Today by 1758221418
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: As a GIS Product Owner, you will be responsible for managing the product roadmap for GIS solutions, collaborating with various teams to deliver scalable applications. The role requires extensive experience with Esri's ArcGIS platform and modern front-end frameworks. You will engage with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable tasks and ensure successful product delivery. The position offers flexibility in working arrangements, either remotely or from Houston, Texas.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
- 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
- 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
Key Skills:
- 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
- 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
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Technical Partnership
Stakeholder Engagement
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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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
Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.