Salary offers will be made within the posted range. Placement within the range will be determined based on your similar work experience. The Port considers work experience to be similar if the scope and level of responsibility of your prior positions match the job being offered.
As a Manager, Enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS), you will manage and direct the Port of Seattle's GIS program and Information & Communication Technology (ICT) GIS team, working closely with stakeholders at various levels of management. You will be responsible for providing program management for the strategic planning and implementation of Port-wide GIS initiatives, while ensuring compliance with Port policies and standards. You will also manage organizational standards and enterprise licensing while coordinating compliance across multiple departments.
- You will foster the professional growth of staff by providing performance management, including conducting regular performance reviews, delivering constructive feedback, and coaching.
- You will collaborate with peers, the Principal GIS Architect, and the Director of Product Engineering to set strategic direction and provide status updates.
- You will manage staff and team resources with a focus on long-term improvement, sustainability, and GIS program maturity.
- You will manage the daily operations of the GIS team, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and adherence to ICT policies and standards.
- You will coordinate the efforts of the GIS Team, consultants, project managers, ICT staff, survey staff, CAD and BIM specialists, and GIS experts for the Port-wide GIS program.
- You will manage the GIS team's solution delivery, production support, and system maintenance efforts.
- You will collaborate with the Principal GIS Architect to develop the technical architecture for the GIS system to ensure the proper linkage of relevant information to the Enterprise GIS.
- You will develop, manage, and optimize GIS team budget planning and processes to ensure effective allocation of funding and resources to strategic efforts, capital projects, and individual initiatives.
- You will coordinate closely with Information Security on implementation of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and guidelines to safeguard ICT infrastructure, data, and systems. You will also identify and assess potential cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies.
- You will support audit activities to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices, including coordinating audit activities and ensuring corrective actions are taken to address any identified security deficiencies.
Who you are:
- Experienced - You have four (4) years of experience in Information Technology or Engineering, to include two (2) years of supervisory/lead/mentor experience including leading a project or process.
- Desired - We hope you have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Business Administration.
- Committed to Equity - You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
- Expertise - You possess expertise in GIS systems and technologies, overseeing implementation and delivery processes for the GIS team, guiding strategic technology efforts, and ensuring successful system deployment. You are skilled in interfaces, workflows, data integration, and complex integrated application environments to support the implementation and delivery of GIS solutions, and have a strong grasp of relational databases, data architecture, and data modeling. You also have knowledge of information security policies, procedures, and guidelines to safeguard ICT infrastructure, data, and systems, identify and assess potential cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and legal requirements and industry best practices.
- Strategic Leader - You motivate, mentor, and coach team members, collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, and drive the team's success through continuous improvement and innovation. You have highly developed skills in strategic planning, including mining, evaluating, and communicating information relevant for strategic planning.
- Efficient Communicator - You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders while building customer relationships. You have advanced skills in facilitating communication between the GIS team, stakeholders, consultants, and ICT staff to identify business needs and determine feasibility of GIS projects and initiatives. You can facilitate workshops, meetings, and other forums that promote participation and enable successful project outcomes.
- Analytical, Problem solver - You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze, evaluate, and determine the feasibility of projects and initiatives. You can identify and assess potential cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies.
- Highly Organized - You have excellent coordination and organizational skills to plan the necessary resources, tools, and processes for successful implementation of solutions while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and adherence to ICT policies and standards.
What else you need to know:
- Work Schedule - Your normal work schedule will be Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). You may be required to work during emergencies.
- Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management's discretion.
- Washington State Residency Requirement - Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
Why you'll love it here:
The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port's mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle's website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the " Collective Bargaining Agreement " or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.
- Healthcare - Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
- Paid Vacation - Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
- Paid Sick Leave - At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
- Holidays - More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
- Pension/Retirement Plans - A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
- Getting to Work - Eligible for free or subsidized parking at primary Port work location, validated parking for official Port business at alternate locations, as well as low-cost public transit card.
- Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
- Development - From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees - regardless of race, gender, and other identities - succeed and reach their fullest potential.
- Work-Life Balance - We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
- Mission Driven - We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.