GIS Tools Manager

GIS Tools Manager

Cognizant is a large IT Consulting Firm that leverages modern technologies to transform a variety of business operations. The GIS Tools Manager is the liaison between Operations and Engineering Stakeholders and is responsible for ensuring their team's timely delivery of high-quality operationalized Extract/Transform/Load tools and workflows that fulfill stakeholder requirements. Please note that this role is fully onsite in Bothell, WA. Only local candidates will be considered.

Role Responsibilities

Undertake Design Consultations / Requirements Engineering with Stakeholder teams

Lead/Manage team development of new tools/Dashboards

Analyze and resolve tools and/or software problems: Diagnose and resolve complex problems discovered in tools/products

Act as a technology expert for Geo Operators and Program Stakeholders, removing technical obstacles and resolving user reported problems.

Coordinate with Geo Program and engineering teams to appropriately file bugs and escalate issues, ensure reproducibility and clearly communicate user issues

Coordinate tools releases and updates to Operations teams

Test tool fixes/changes/new features deployed by engineering teams

Submit code changes for tools (as needed)

Diagnose global geo problems related to software, linux and windows

Respond to support tickets for technical issues (bugs, latency, tool issues) and coordinating debugging and analysis and escalating bugs that negatively impact operations according to the thresholds established in a timely and clear way.

Desired Skills & Experience

15 years of GIS-related industry experience

Expert understanding of FME and ArcGIS capabilities and their application in solutioning ETL and Data Quality needs

At least 5 years of Project Management experience, preferably Agile

At least 10 years of experience leading technical teams on a fast pace environment

Scripting knowledge, preferably with Python experience and/or SQL. JavaScript is a plus, but not required

Master's degree

Technological savviness

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to operate and communicate effectively with people at all levels of the business.

Comfortable with a rapidly-changing environment

Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail

Able to work independently, motivated, proactive attitude with a passion for learning and creative problem solving

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $90,000 - $125,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

What We Offer

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

About Us

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Other Employment-Related Information

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.