GIS Senior Manager

Parsons is seeking a visionary GIS Senior Manager to pioneer, architect, and oversee the enterprise-wide Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) framework for a landmark giga-project in the Tabuk region.

In this executive-level capacity, you will be the driving force behind integrating geospatial data across the entire project lifecycle—from master planning and smart city infrastructure to asset management and digital twin deployment. You will lead an elite team of geospatial engineers and analysts, ensuring that multi-billion-dollar design and construction decisions are backed by seamless, real-time, and highly accurate geospatial intelligence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Enterprise GIS Strategy: Define, implement, and govern the overarching GIS strategy, standard operating procedures, and data models aligned with global best practices and client giga-project requirements.

• Smart City & Digital Twin Integration: Direct the integration of GIS with Building Information Modeling (BIM), IoT sensors, and asset management platforms to build and maintain a living Digital Twin of the region.

• Program Management: Oversee the procurement, deployment, and optimization of cutting-edge geospatial software, cloud architecture (Esri ArcGIS Enterprise), and high-resolution spatial data acquisition (remote sensing, LiDAR, UAV).

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with executive stakeholders, engineering leads, master planners, and government entities to ensure interoperability and seamless data exchange across all project delivery teams.

• Team Leadership & Vendor Management: Mentor and scale an expert, multi-disciplinary GIS team while managing relationships and deliverables from international contractors, vendors, and consultants.

• Data Governance & Security: Establish and enforce rigorous data security protocols, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) standards, and metadata guidelines for all geospatial assets.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geomatics, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., GISP, PMP) is highly desirable.

• Experience: 20+ years of progressive experience in geospatial data management, spatial analytics, and enterprise GIS architecture.

• Mega-Project Track Record: Proven experience directing GIS operations for massive, high-value infrastructure programs, smart cities, or remote giga-projects ($10B+ value).

• Technical Mastery: Expert-level command of the Esri ecosystem (ArcGIS Pro, Enterprise, Online, Portal), spatial databases (SQL Server, Oracle Spatial), and Python or arcade scripting for spatial automation.

• Geographic Expertise: Prior experience in the Middle East (GCC region) is highly preferred, with a deep understanding of regional surveying, geodetic datums, and municipal standards.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Executive Influence: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical geospatial concepts into actionable business strategies for executive leadership.

• Innovation Champion: Passionate about emerging technologies, including AI/ML spatial analytics, automated mapping workflows, and cloud-native GIS infrastructure.

• Strategic Problem-Solving: Able to manage multiple competing priorities and navigate the high-stakes, fast-paced environment of a remote giga-project.

About Parsons

Parsons is a leading technology-focused defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure engineering firm. We deliver cyber-physical solutions and complex project management services globally. Driven by a culture of safety, equity, and innovation, we solve the world’s toughest challenges.