At Tilson, we engage with organizations poised for not just evolution, but revolution. With groundbreaking ideas and solutions, we complete our customers’ biggest, hardest and most impactful projects and ultimately make their businesses more successful. We attract the most ambitious and talented people to create high-performing teams who will stay ahead of the curve and execute far beyond expectations. We keep the future in mind as we solve today’s problems for our customers, and ensure that we’ll possess the skills to deliver tomorrow on the promises we make today. Tilson is on a mission to build America's information infrastructure and we are seeking individuals from across the country to join us. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. for twelve years in a row, Tilson is a high growth team of driven professionals with a national practice. We build high-performing teams who take on the largest and most impactful projects for our clients. Position Details The GIS manger directs, plans, and advises on all GIS related activities currently engaged by the GIS team. The manager has deep technical knowledge, extensive consulting experience, and is savvy managing others personally and professionally. The manager sets goals for all team members and plans the organization of the team. At the same time, he or she manages the priority level and focus regarding all projects, ultimately deciding what each person on the team is responsible for, and making those priorities match the organization’s. The manager solicits and acts on feedback from the company on long term team priorities and employee performance. Responsibilities Maintains GIS system integrity and facilitates user access and overall usage of systems Manages and directs GIS staff on project and system aligning them with company goals Provides deep technical & professional expertise for junior staff and non-GIS team members Develops new workflows and system specifications for implementation in project environments or for system improvement Interacts with clients and subcontractors to develop integrations and data transference methods in a seamless and reliable fashion Coordinates resources and expectations with other groups and ensures needs are being met Advises the company on direction of technology and systems related to GIS Develop the vision for how the company uses GIS and how it will facilitate the company goals long term Mentors all staff in the adoption and usage of GIS systems Consults with clients to ascertain project purpose, needs, and information required Manages the development of GIS software packages and evaluate the functionality of systems Develops and maintain GIS system growth to compliment company’s growth Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geospatial Sciences, or similar technical field, or some equivalent of experience 15 years of experience working with GIS as a focus Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must Proven ability to achieve results Experience managing projects and staff, developing systems and products, and acting in a consultant capacity are a must No required certifications Desired but not Required Highly experienced individual with a diverse history of managing GIS in multiple industries and projects. Through this experience has learned the various pitfalls and hurdles of working with GIS and can advise on the best road to reach project and company goals. Experience managing projects, acting as a consultant, and building and maintaining complex systems and staff structures. We accomplish our mission with a team of experts working collaboratively on meaningful, impactful projects for our clients. Our team environment fosters intellectual curiosity, motivates employees, and cultivates talented people who work with purpose, mastery and autonomy. We strive to listen to our clients, partner with them as a team, and accept their goals as our own. Tilson believes in Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Professionalism, Respect, and Composure. To learn more about Tilson, the benefits we offer and our values, we invite you visit our website or visit our LinkedIn, Glassdoor, or Facebook pages for an inside glimpse at our culture. Successful candidates will be required to submit to criminal background check and may be subject to a drug screen. Tilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.