Description

Voted one of Chicago's Best Places to Work by the Chicago Tribune for the seventh year in a row, Clarity Partners is hiring! 

Clarity Partners is seeking a GIS Manager local to Chicago, IL. This individual will be leading a large-scale public sector facing project related to Geographic Information System technology, programming & application development. This position will report in a hybrid setting. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage client projects related to GIS database design and management, qualitative/quantitative analysis, mapping, and data visualization.
• Supervise and collaborate with GIS team members regarding product design and delivery requirements for the client.
• Prepare scopes, schedules, budgets, assumptions, and constraints for client project.
• Oversee adherence to project plans and established business processes, including quality and project management standards.
• Monitor GIS database and system performance, address possible issues and ensure the continuous delivery of high-quality information to the client. 
• Provides guidance to team members to successfully delivery across the full project lifecycle. 
• Cultivate and manage client relationships and guide application of services to best serve the interests of the client. 

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 8-10 years or more of experience as a GIS Manager, or similar position with professional level experience in design, development, implementation, and administration of a GIS enterprise environment. 
• Strong production management capabilities and a proven understanding of project management methodologies. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and demonstrated ownership and accountability for work. 
• Capability to work in a dynamic environment, including a demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing client priorities. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide array of individuals from various backgrounds, including engineers, planners, analysts, developers, and other client leadership. 
• Proficient in the use of Esri’s ArcGIS desktop applications for data analysis and creating presentation-quality maps. 
• Experience developing web and mobile applications in ArcGIS Online or Portal for ArcGIS. 
• Experience creating automated data management processes or modifying web applications using Python, HTML, JavaScript, or other applicable languages. 
• Demonstrated experience with designing, working in, and updating Esri enterprise database environments. Previous experience working with versioned datasets is strongly preferred. 
• Strong SQL server capabilities including building and understanding queries, developing and managing views, and understanding stored procedures/jobs. 
• Experience creating reports or dashboards using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) or Microsoft Power BI. 
• B.S. or B.A. degree in GIS, Geography, or other science-related field.