Delphi-US, LLC - Peacemakers in the Talent War
GIS Product Owner, Business Data Analyst
Delphi-US, LLC - Peacemakers in the Talent War, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
GIS Product Owner (Contract) Job#5631 Location: Houston, TX (4x/week mandatory onsite Mon-Thur, Fri remote). Were seeking a GIS Product Owner who brings a unique blend of product leadership, business analysis, and technical fluency in modern GIS application development. Youll lead the delivery of scalable, cloud-native web and mobile GIS solutions that serve internal teams and customers across operations, analytics, and field functions. Our applications are built using ArcGIS JavaScript API (4.x), the Calcite Design System for UI consistency, React, and Vite for modern front-end performance. Your ability to work across disciplinesfacilitating requirements, owning the roadmap, and understanding architecturewill be key to delivering value quickly and at scale. Responsibilities Product Ownership & Strategy Define, prioritize, and manage the product backlog for GIS web and mobile applications Translate business goals into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria Serve as the key liaison between business stakeholders and development teams Lead roadmap planning, sprint execution, and Agile ceremonies Define and measure product KPIs, user engagement metrics, and adoption success
Business Analysis & Communication
Gather and document requirements through interviews, workshops, and workflow reviews Facilitate cross-functional discussions to align GIS capabilities with business needs Communicate complex GIS concepts and technical options to non-technical audiences Conduct user feedback sessions, demos, and iterative design validation
Technical Acumen & GIS Development Insight
Collaborate with engineering teams to design and build applications using: ArcGIS JavaScript API (4.x) for dynamic map functionality Calcite Components for accessible, consistent UI layout React.js for responsive, component-driven interfaces Vite for fast bundling and modern dev tooling Guide API integration using REST, GeoJSON, and Web Feature Services (WFS) Support deployment in cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Align product planning with modern DevOps workflows: CI/CD pipelines, containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform)
Required
5+ years in a GIS Product Owner, Technical Business Analyst, or GIS Development Lead role Strong experience with ArcGIS JavaScript API (4.x) and Esri web app tools Familiarity with React, Vite, and modern front-end development patterns Excellent facilitation, requirements gathering, and cross-functional collaboration skills Proven track record working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments Experience with cloud-native GIS architecture or microservices-based systems
Desired
Experience with ArcGIS Experience Builder, Web AppBuilder, and ArcGIS Enterprise administration Familiarity with spatial databases such as PostGIS, Snowflake, or SQL Server Spatial Understanding of geospatial libraries (e.g., Turf.js, Mapbox GL JS, Deck.gl) Working knowledge of Python, Node.js, or FME for spatial ETL and automation Product Owner certifications (CSPO, SAFe PO/PM) or equivalent Agile credentials
About Delphi-US
Delphi-US is a national recruiting firm based in Newport, Rhode Island. We specialize in IT, Engineering and Professional Staffing services for organizations across the United States of America. Our mission is simple: We are Peacemakers in the Talent War. Delphi attracts our nations best and brightest Technical & Professional Talent and position our nations finest employers to further their competitive advantages. We accomplish this with a proprietary skill-based and cultural matching process that results in higher qualified submissions, hiring with purpose, and employer/employee mutual success. Youll find our team is supremely experienced, friendly, professional and ready to advocate on your behalf. Armed with best in class talent, Delphi has an indelible understanding of employer expectations and we deliver lasting results. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Product Management and Marketing
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GIS Product Owner (Contract) Job#5631 Location: Houston, TX (4x/week mandatory onsite Mon-Thur, Fri remote). Were seeking a GIS Product Owner who brings a unique blend of product leadership, business analysis, and technical fluency in modern GIS application development. Youll lead the delivery of scalable, cloud-native web and mobile GIS solutions that serve internal teams and customers across operations, analytics, and field functions. Our applications are built using ArcGIS JavaScript API (4.x), the Calcite Design System for UI consistency, React, and Vite for modern front-end performance. Your ability to work across disciplinesfacilitating requirements, owning the roadmap, and understanding architecturewill be key to delivering value quickly and at scale. Responsibilities Product Ownership & Strategy Define, prioritize, and manage the product backlog for GIS web and mobile applications Translate business goals into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria Serve as the key liaison between business stakeholders and development teams Lead roadmap planning, sprint execution, and Agile ceremonies Define and measure product KPIs, user engagement metrics, and adoption success
Business Analysis & Communication
Gather and document requirements through interviews, workshops, and workflow reviews Facilitate cross-functional discussions to align GIS capabilities with business needs Communicate complex GIS concepts and technical options to non-technical audiences Conduct user feedback sessions, demos, and iterative design validation
Technical Acumen & GIS Development Insight
Collaborate with engineering teams to design and build applications using: ArcGIS JavaScript API (4.x) for dynamic map functionality Calcite Components for accessible, consistent UI layout React.js for responsive, component-driven interfaces Vite for fast bundling and modern dev tooling Guide API integration using REST, GeoJSON, and Web Feature Services (WFS) Support deployment in cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Align product planning with modern DevOps workflows: CI/CD pipelines, containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform)
Required
5+ years in a GIS Product Owner, Technical Business Analyst, or GIS Development Lead role Strong experience with ArcGIS JavaScript API (4.x) and Esri web app tools Familiarity with React, Vite, and modern front-end development patterns Excellent facilitation, requirements gathering, and cross-functional collaboration skills Proven track record working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments Experience with cloud-native GIS architecture or microservices-based systems
Desired
Experience with ArcGIS Experience Builder, Web AppBuilder, and ArcGIS Enterprise administration Familiarity with spatial databases such as PostGIS, Snowflake, or SQL Server Spatial Understanding of geospatial libraries (e.g., Turf.js, Mapbox GL JS, Deck.gl) Working knowledge of Python, Node.js, or FME for spatial ETL and automation Product Owner certifications (CSPO, SAFe PO/PM) or equivalent Agile credentials
About Delphi-US
Delphi-US is a national recruiting firm based in Newport, Rhode Island. We specialize in IT, Engineering and Professional Staffing services for organizations across the United States of America. Our mission is simple: We are Peacemakers in the Talent War. Delphi attracts our nations best and brightest Technical & Professional Talent and position our nations finest employers to further their competitive advantages. We accomplish this with a proprietary skill-based and cultural matching process that results in higher qualified submissions, hiring with purpose, and employer/employee mutual success. Youll find our team is supremely experienced, friendly, professional and ready to advocate on your behalf. Armed with best in class talent, Delphi has an indelible understanding of employer expectations and we deliver lasting results. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Product Management and Marketing
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