Consultant/ Project Manager, Land Information Systems

CompanyESRI is the world leader in GIS software development with more than 35 years of carefully managed growth. We develop and support innovative tools for visualizing, analyzing, and managing geographic data on the desktop, across the enterprise, in the field, and on the Web. ESRI software is used in more than 300,000 organizations worldwide including each of the 200 largest cities in the United States, most national governments, more than two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies, 60 worldwide health ministries, and more than 7,000 colleges and universities.We employ 4,000 people worldwide, 1,700 of whom are based at our Redlands headquarters, a community ideally located in Southern California. Our mission is to improve our world through delivering GIS software and solutions that enable better decision making. We offer exceptional benefits, competitive salaries, 401(k) and profit sharing programs, paid holidays, scholarships, tuition assistance, a Cafe complete with Starbucks coffee bar, an onsite fitness center, and much more. Our work is dynamic, interesting, and challenging. Learn more about ESRI and apply online at www.esri.com/careers A Consultant/Project Manager is needed to lead projects in the land management and land records market. ESRI's Consulting Services group supports our software users throughout the entire implementation lifecycle - from requirements to rollout. Our projects range from small focused technology transfer projects to large enterprise implementations of mission critical systems.DepartmentConsulting ServicesResponsibilitiesHelp clients translate and implement real-world needs into practical, state-of-the-art, GIS technology-driven solutions.Lead project teams during requirements, analysis, design, build, and deployment.Manage project performance.Manage subcontractors.Manage client relationship and expectations.Work with the ESRI marketing and sales teams to develop new business.RequirementsBA/BS, MS/MBA, or Ph.D. in relevant field, depending upon position level.2 to 3 years experience for entry level positions, 8 to 12 plus years of significant proven industry experience for senior positions. Public or private sector experience with survey and land records, land management, and land information systems data and technology.Working knowledge of desktop, client/server, and Internet applications, and services oriented architecture.Ability to develop project designs, work plans, budgets, and schedules.Excellent interpersonal, writing, presentation, and leadership skills.Recommended QualificationsExperience with ArcGIS in solving complex business problems.Experience with the PLSS and metes and bounds, survey data and technology.Experience with forest management systems. Knowledge of software development methodologies.