Job Description:

We are seeking a Product Manager to facilitate the development of authoritative geospatial asset data for Citywide use and coordinate with divisions across the department to streamline processes for visualizing annual service plans and maintenance tracking. You will also manage the implementation and launch of a new geospatial data platform and identify strategies to increase its versatility, quality, interoperability, and sustainability over time.

What will you do?

• Partner with the Geospatial team lead to prioritize, document, and manage spatial data projects and GIS support requests.
• Proactively champion geospatial products and initiatives, foster collaboration, and promote department-wide standardization of data and processes
• Work with end users to identify needs, define scope, and prioritize work from high-level projects to specific application features, datasets, and map requests.
• Ensure requirements and user stories are fully understood and that implementation plans match expectations.
• Actively monitor project risks and scope creep to identify potential problems and solutions
• Use an agile project management framework to organize their work.
• Document project status and strategic recommendations to team members, end users, division stakeholders, and executive leadership.

What are we looking for?

• 3 years of professional experience managing software, digital services, or data products

• Experience with spatial data, online maps, and map deliverables
• Experience using agile project management to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and iterative delivery
• Ability to self-direct and self-manage among tight deadlines, prioritization conflicts, and resource constraints
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent relationship management skills that include forming authentic and trustworthy connections with stakeholders
• An empathetic, collaborative, and positive team member