PWC

GIS Technical Architect, Manager

PWC$99K — $232K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field required
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in GIS solutions
  • Preference for MBA or PhD in relevant disciplines
  • Proficiency with Esri Mapping Software
  • Strong background in developing GIS architecture and strategies

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of GIS solutions using Esri software
  • Analyze client needs to enhance operational efficiency
  • Manage project planning and execution to meet client goals
  • Coach and mentor team members for optimal performance
  • Utilize analytical thinking to improve system integration
  • Develop GIS applications for various projects
  • Foster innovation for better service delivery
  • Engage in difficult conversations with stakeholders to resolve conflicts

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Holiday pay and vacation days
  • Personal and family sick leave
  • Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
Full Job Description
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Functional & Industry Technologies

Management Level
Manager

Job Description & Summary
The Opportunity

As a GIS Technical Architect, Manager, you will engage with clients to optimize operational efficiency through business application consulting. You will analyze client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilization of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives. Within our Business & Supply Chain Operations practice, you will focus on utilizing Esri's software suite, such as ArcGIS, to manage and visualize geographic data across various fields including urban planning, environmental management, and transportation.

As a Manager, you will enhance your leadership style by motivating, developing, and inspiring others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members' unique strengths, and managing performance to meet client expectations. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. In this role at PwC, you will take ownership of projects, confirming their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. You will also address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members, and other stakeholders, while upholding professional and technical standards.

Responsibilities

- Leading the design and implementation of Geographic Information System (GIS) architecture solutions using Esri Mapping Software
- Analyzing client needs to optimize operational efficiency through business application consulting
- Managing project planning, budgeting, execution, and completion to meet client objectives
- Coaching and mentoring team members to leverage their strengths and deliver quality outcomes
- Utilizing analytical thinking to identify system interactions and linkages for improved integration
- Developing and deploying GIS applications for urban planning, environmental management, and transportation projects
- Encouraging innovation and embracing change to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction
- Engaging in strategic questioning to identify opportunities for business growth and improvement
- Addressing conflicts and facilitating difficult conversations with stakeholders to maintain professional standards
- Upholding the firm's code of conduct and independence requirements while delivering client services

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 5 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for a Master's of Business Administration or PHD degree in at least one of the following fields of study: Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Geological Engineering, Geophysics, Information Technology, Management Information Systems
- Utilizing Esri Mapping Software and Geographic Information System (GIS) Applications
- Developing Geographic Information System (GIS) Architecture and Conversion strategies
- Embracing change and innovation in field service operations
- Mentoring and coaching teams to enhance performance and deliver quality
- Analyzing complex systems to identify linkages and interactions
- Leading projects with strategic planning and execution

Travel Requirements
Up to 60%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

About PWC

PwC is a multinational professional services network of firms headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand. PwC ranks as the second-largest professional services network in the world and is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms, along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG. PwC firms operate in 157 countries, 742 locations, with 276,000 people. As of 2020, 26% of the workforce worked in the Americas, 26% in Asia, 32% in Western Europe, 5% in Middle East and Africa and 11% in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Learn more about PWC
Size
284,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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