GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Apr 14, 2025 - The Geographic Information Systems Manager with extensive experience in CAD design for the A/E/C industry and a strong background in staff management. This position requires proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D (versions 2014-2018), and MS Office, with in-depth knowledge of CAD/GIS integrations, ESRI product suite, and web services. This role works efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams and requires a commitment to continuous learning and high work standards.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Geographic Information Systems Manager Resume
- GIS Operations
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Application Deployment
- Web Development
- Data Analysis
- ArcGIS Web Apps
- Report Design
- Statistical Analysis
- Geospatial Data
- Personnel Supervision
- Strategic Planning
- Technical Support
- User Support
- Team Coordination
- Task Delegation
- Client Consulting
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Leadership
- Staff Mentorship
Summary of Geographic Information Systems Manager Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Geography with 5 years of Experience
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to all levels of business management
- Experience in working with high-level customers to document and meet requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to enter to record billable and non-billable time
- Ability to provide and manage on-call support
- In-depth understanding of IT principles, concepts, practices, and standards
- Experienced professional who exercises latitude and independence in assignments
- Ability to develop solutions to complex technical problems
- Understand the process and technical side of solutions
- Experience in recommending and establishing procedures that affect the immediate work area
- Ability to manage one or more individual contributors
2. BA in Environmental Science with 6 years of Experience
- Experience with Safe Software, Feature Manipulation Engineer (FME)
- Experience with implementing on-site and cloud-based GIS technical architecture to support the deployment of GIS solutions.
- Experience with GIS software systems, specifically ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Desktop, and other ESRI extensions.
- Experience developing custom scripts for GIS data management and analysis.
- Experience customizing web maps and applications using ArcGIS Online for Organizations and/or Portal for ArcGIS.
- Experience with HTML5 and/or JavaScript.
- Knowledge of planning, design, maintenance and production of geographic data and graphics using GIS systems.
- Solid foundation of knowledge with CAD datasets and the conversion process to GIS.
- Experience managing spatial data concepts, projection systems, geo-databases, topology, and relational databases.
- Ability to create high-quality graphic products.
3. BS in Geographic Information Science with 5 years of Experience
- Organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to create and maintain productive relationships with employees, clients, and vendors.
- Ability to meet worksite security requirements.
- Knowledge of FAA's Airport Data and Information Portal (ADIP) program.
- Experience building workbenches using Safe Software’s FME product.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload to align with strict timelines.
- Ability to know and apply Information Technology performance measures and evaluation.
- Experience administering Portal for ArcGIS/ArcGIS Online (i.e. installing upgrades, group roles, licensing, etc.).
- Experience with Spatial data analysis & management
- Experience with Python (scripting, troubleshooting, and resolving issues
4. BS in Cartography with 6 years of Experience
- Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, at all levels including customers, vendors, peers, business stakeholders and management
- Ability to articulate ideas clearly with exceptional organizational, presentation, and communication skills – both verbal and written.
- Strong organizational skills, problem-solving and leadership skills
- Experience in managing priorities and timelines
- Knowledge and experience in project management
- Experience delivering information technology services and managing high-performing global teams.
- Familiarity with key SAP modules such as MM, FI, CO, PP, etc.
- Familiar with ABAP core components such as Design patterns, ABAP objects, BAPIs, BADIs etc.
- Experience with SAP S4
- Good knowledge of HTML5, CSS, Scripts, and XML
- Good understanding of Web technologies architecturally and related security setup
5. BA in Urban Planning with 5 years of Experience
- Familiar with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop software suite
- Familiar with ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise database management software
- Familiar with Microsoft SQL database management software
- Well-versed in GIS systems, including ArcView and ArcGIS and have experience with AutoCAD
- Familiar with Python for data modification, data gathering, and reporting, as well as with SDE databases and workflows
- Strong cost systems background and excellent analytical skills
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously, have excellent communication skills and are a problem solver who pays great attention to detail
- Knowledge and gained experience of the main management systems & processes used within a similar business
- Advanced experience in a GIS role using ArcGIS Enterprise Infrastructure and ESRI products
- Competent in scripting processes within the ESRI environment
- Able to demonstrate the ability to deliver cradle-to-grave GIS solutions and proactively solve problems.
6. BA in Geospatial Intelligence with 4 years of Experience
- Proficiency in working with healthcare claims data
- Understanding of health and place concepts
- Expertise with GIS, data analytics tools, and data visualization applications such as Tableau, Alteryx, ArcGIS, ArcPro, and programming language (e.g, python, SQL ).
- Familiar with core components including C# and/or VB.Net and OOPs concepts.
- Familiar with SQL Server, stored procedures, and optimization.
- Experience with Azure PAAS services including Azure Service Fabric, WebApp, API Mgmt.
- Experience with integrations between SAP and other applications (C#, 3rd Party, etc.,)
- Knowledge of security concepts, including authentication, single sign-on, etc.
- Experience leading teams, managing programs, projects, partnering with project stakeholders, and gathering & translating project requirements into clear & concise project scopes of work.
- Experience with ArcGIS Online
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server within a Geospatial environment
- Experience with Database Architecture (design, develop, build, manage, organize, and maintain)
7. BS in Civil Engineering with 7 years of Experience
- Experience in CAD design for the A/E/C industry.
- Experience with staff management
- Proficient with AutoCAD and Civil 3D (version 2014-2018) and MS Office (Word and Excel).
- Knowledge of CAD/GIS integrations and interoperability workflows
- Knowledgeable with the ESRI product suite including desktop software and web services
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team of CAD and GIS technicians and analysts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals.
- Ability to take on additional responsibilities as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance.
- Ability to possess and maintain an exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others.
- Experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, email, web-enabled applications, and database software.
- Ability to possess the drive to pursue continued education on CAD and GIS.