GIS Industry Solutions Manager- Public Works

Overview

Esri industry managers are experienced executives and recognized GIS subject matter experts with first-hand grasp of the industry structure, culture, and workflows. They have amassed a network of industry associates and influencers and are members of professional trade associations and possess appropriate industry certifications. They have demonstrated an ability to develop thought leadership and serve as an evangelist/advocate for the adoption of GIS, mapping, and location analytics.

An industry manager is an effective communicator and a skilled presenter to large audiences. As a thought leader, the industry manager has a vision for how GIS, mapping, and location analytics can transform and modernize operations within the government departments of fields of public works and installation management, and facilities management. They will develop and execute a strategy for growth of Esri technology in these fields.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in supervision/leadership, strategy planning, budget management, implementation and management of complex programs, and extensive experience utilizing GIS technology within the public works, installation and facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present an Esri vision for the government and commercial sectors to maximize market share and sustainable revenue growth
• Develop and execute comprehensive industry marketing strategies to support business objectives
• Continuously research, analyze, and monitor financial, technological, and market factors to stay ahead of industry trends using a variety of data sources to analyze relevant business trends
• Proactively develop and adjust messages to address evolving key business issues, drivers, and growth opportunities; share knowledge about competition and customer requirements to enable Business Development teams to be more effective
• Serve as the industry expert with other departments/teams and groups
• Develop compelling success stories that demonstrate credibility and support growing the sales pipeline
• Develop regular cadence of content (such as webinars, case studies, collateral, social media programs, web, and event plans) that drive awareness and demand and build community
• Develop and execute joint strategies with other industry managers to promote Esri’s capabilities for multi-industry collaboration
• Support strategic sales opportunities as a subject matter expert and work with account managers to drive penetration in key accounts
• Provide knowledge about competition to Product Development and Business Development to enable sales to be more effective
• Work with channels and sales enablement team members to ensure awareness of industry marketing programs (messaging, positioning, assets, and credentials)
• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of industry managers and specialists to execute plans to meet annual sales and marketing goals

Requirements

• 8+ years of demonstrated leadership and practical experience in a public works discipline 
• Advanced GIS experience as it relates to public works
• Leadership experience with the ability to motivate, inspire, and achieve goals
• Proven capability to make compelling, effective presentations to large and small audiences
• Demonstrated and proven capability to communicate in writing
• Thought leadership and contributions to one or more professional organizations covering planning, engineering, architecture, public administration, facilities management 
• Proven ability to collaborate, communicate, and influence audiences across large organizations and/or multi-disciplinary audiences
• Experience leading programs including creating and managing plans and monitoring and reporting on results, managing implementation teams, and managing budgets
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• Bachelor's degree in higher architecture, urban planning, engineering, public administration, construction management

Recommended Qualifications

• General knowledge of spatial analysis and how it is used for problem solving
• Results oriented; ability to write and craft smart, attainable, realistic, time-driven goals with clear lead indicators
• MBA in higher architecture, urban planning, engineering, public administration, construction management

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