Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager at ActiveEdge Technologies

At ActiveEdge Technologies, we are in full grasp of value creation. We strive to not just improve upon your productivity, but ensure the impact of our solutions and services generate quantifiable improvements that drive your business values.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager

Location: Lagos

About the Job

• The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager’s role is to coordinate, implement, and manage the organization’s Internet-based strategies and initiatives for GIS software.
• This individual is responsible for ensuring the development and maintenance of applications based upon spatially referenced data and digital mapping.
• The GIS Manager will also preserve the integrity and design of geographic information databases, as well as manage and direct a team of IT professionals whose purpose is to support GIS functions.

Job Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning:

• Lead, coordinate, and manage all aspects of GIS implementations.
• Participate in design of new GIS analysis methodologies, applications, and strategies.
• Establish and implement policies, procedures, and technologies (including firewalls) to ensure GIS security.

Acquisition & Deployment:

• When necessary, coordinate and administer the acquisition of satellite imagery; conduct analysis of digital imagery.
• Conduct research on GIS-related hardware and software in support of procurement and system development efforts.

Operational Management:

• Design sophisticated raster- and vector-based GIS analysis and classifications.
• Maintain and augment remote sensing and relational databases.
• Coordinate and conduct GIS training sessions for GIS staff and end users with client-facing application needs.
• Provide GIS guidance and support to the enterprise; act as single point of contact for GIS-related issues.
• Lead transitions of GIS applications to next-generation environments and/or cross-functional systems.
• Oversee development of the organization’s demographic database; collaborate with database administrators to achieve this end.
• Coordinate with network engineering to ensure availability, reliability, and scalability of GIS applications to meet business demands.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software problems.
• Perform data audits and quality control measures.
• Recommend and execute modifications to GIS software in order to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Develop and maintain GIS manuals and systems documentation.
• Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team.

Position Requirements
Formal Education & Certification:

• College Diploma or University Degree in the field of Geography or Computer Science and/or at least 5 years equivalent work experience.
• Relevant certifications will be required.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Conversant in the basic principles of one or more of the following: Planning, Economic Development, Engineering, Asset Inventory, Government Structures, Surveying, Geophysics, Topography.
• Advanced knowledge of GIS software and strong familiarity with relational database design as it applies to GIS software.
• Strong familiarity with ArcGIS, ArcInfo, ArcEditor, ArcIMS, ArcSDE, and ArcView software products.
• In-depth knowledge of general mapping principles, demographics analysis, spatial analysis, remote sensing, and cartography.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining GIS systems.
• Proven experience in data modeling.
• Familiarity with graphic editing software and Web development tools.
• Good technical knowledge of current network operating systems and client-server implementations.
• Working knowledge of coding/programming languages like Java, .Net, JavaScript, PHP, Python etc.
• Superior project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to train team members and end users on GIS data and applications.
• Ability to conduct research into GIS issues and products as required.
• Some exposure to GPS devices or applications and their usage.

Personal Attributes:

• Effective team-building and staff management skills.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal abilities.
• Hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting experience.
• Strong understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Highly self motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Work Conditions

• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computer components.
• Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@activedgetechnologies.com with "Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager" as the subject of the email.