Gis Development Manager Jobs

CenterPoint Energy is looking for a GIS Development Manager to join our Continuous Improvement-CEHE GIS Team, located in Houston, TX.

You will have the ability to: manages and develops geographic information system solutions, and interfaces for the enterprise. Fully responsible for the ongoing development and deployment of the applications that provide GIS data, analyses, and maps to support effective and efficient CenterPoint operations. Ensures that the technical work and responsibilities are conducted effectively; develops and maintains the budget; manages staff; and coordinates with other work units that have responsibility for systems and processes that collect, produce, or use GIS data.

We want you to know

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to deliver electricity and natural gas safely and reliably to millions of people.

Diversity and Inclusion

CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities, and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

What we bring to you

· Competitive pay

· Paid training

· Benefits eligibility begins on your first day

· Subsides metro and parking discounts

· Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time off

· Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston

· Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement

· 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution with immediate 100% vesting.

To be successful in this role you will:

· Administer and manage the operation of GIS development within the company including standards compliance, system analyses and programming.

· Manage the design and implementation of production standards and procedures for development of associated databases and products.

· Formulate policies and procedures for integration of GIS services with clients' requirements.

· Negotiate software and data agreements to assure development of GIS with maximum benefit to clients.

· Manage professional and technical staff, including developers, consultants, and contractors.

· Assign, schedule, coordinate staff workloads in accordance with project requirements and priorities.

· Research new developments and applications in geographic information systems

· Establish, manage, and monitor organizational performance, activities, and goals, and follow through to ensure completion.

· Develop long and short-term strategies to include performance goals and staffing, with respect to corporate and business unit requirements.

· Manage division personnel according to established policies, including counseling, evaluations, promotions, discipline, and rates of pay.

· Maintain positive working relationships with staff, business units, support organizations, and all levels of management throughout the organization, as well as contract staff.

· Work closely with IT to ensure compliance with TOPIC process and other corporate protocols.

· Develop service level commitments in accordance with organizational requirements.

· Manage projects to implement software, hardware, system interfaces and/or processes according to schedule and budget.

· Prepare and deliver oral and written communications to all levels of employees and executives.

· Assess GIS process and application training needs and deliver training programs as required.

· Anticipate and evaluate changing business requirements and technology improvements to identity and implement opportunities for technological or process changes.

· Provide guidance, direction and developmental opportunities that allow staff talents to be identified and reach their maximum potential.

· Represent GIS and/or CenterPoint Energy on internal as well as external work teams.

· Experience with Agile software development process.

· Analyze organization's existing agile development infrastructure and implement improvements to it based upon streamlining processes and ensuring the delivery of the final product.

· Practical work experience as a scrum master.

· Able to apply extensive knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS and extensions, ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE, ArcFM and extensions.

· Able to apply extensive knowledge of Oracle or related RDBMS skills, Windows, and Citrix.

Your background includes:

· Requires a bachelor’s degree in Business, GIS, Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university.

· Requires five (5) years of experience in GIS development.

· Requires at least two (2) years of supervisory experience involving the strategic planning, development and implementation of GIS programs and managing staff.

A bonus to have:

· Certification as a CSM (Certified Scrum Master)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Employee discount
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• GIS: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person