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GIS Project Manager jobs are open across government agencies, engineering firms, utilities, and environmental consulting, from mid-level to senior and program director, with specializations in geospatial analysis, transportation planning, and land information systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
Project LEO is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
The LEO Ground Infrastructure Design and Construction team is looking to scale ground locations globally. As a member of the Design and Construction Team, work with multiple internal and external stake holders across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure that enables LEO to achieve its long-term mission. If you have an understanding of civil engineering, program management, permitting, and vendor and contract management, we would like to speak with you. This is a unique opportunity to join a program that will change the way Internet access is enabled for millions of people worldwide.
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
As a Construction Technical Project Manager working on the LEO Ground Infrastructure Design and Construction team you will be responsible for:
Writing, negotiating, and managing design and construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
Communicating risks and monthly business updates related to site design and construction to the larger organization
Managing a portfolio of global sites under active design (topo surveys, geotechs, power/fiber, construction drawings and building permit filings and approvals)
Managing a portfolio of global sites under active construction (site grading, power, access roads, conduits, concrete, and fencing)
Driving continuous improvement for future site designs and construction as lessons are learned
Resolving design and construction conflicts in the field in real time
Interacting with engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders
Must be accustomed to a fast pace site deployment / launch environment experience ideal
Core operational responsibilities include ensuring consistency in processes, reporting, forecasting, and data integrity with respect to the project build out
Highly developed oral and written communication/people skills Excellent organizational and time management skills
Able to travel as needed (up to 25%)
A day in the life
We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work.
About the team
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious and earn trust. At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people.
We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies, related to infrastructure (i.e. network, data center, hardware, software)
- Experience with varying scenarios of infrastructure builds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of technical infrastructure management experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Bellevue - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Project LEO is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
The LEO Ground Infrastructure Design and Construction team is looking to scale ground locations globally. As a member of the Design and Construction Team, work with multiple internal and external stake holders across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure that enables LEO to achieve its long-term mission. If you have an understanding of civil engineering, program management, permitting, and vendor and contract management, we would like to speak with you. This is a unique opportunity to join a program that will change the way Internet access is enabled for millions of people worldwide.
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
As a Construction Technical Project Manager working on the LEO Ground Infrastructure Design and Construction team you will be responsible for:
Writing, negotiating, and managing design and construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
Communicating risks and monthly business updates related to site design and construction to the larger organization
Managing a portfolio of global sites under active design (topo surveys, geotechs, power/fiber, construction drawings and building permit filings and approvals)
Managing a portfolio of global sites under active construction (site grading, power, access roads, conduits, concrete, and fencing)
Driving continuous improvement for future site designs and construction as lessons are learned
Resolving design and construction conflicts in the field in real time
Interacting with engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders
Must be accustomed to a fast pace site deployment / launch environment experience ideal
Core operational responsibilities include ensuring consistency in processes, reporting, forecasting, and data integrity with respect to the project build out
Highly developed oral and written communication/people skills Excellent organizational and time management skills
Able to travel as needed (up to 25%)
A day in the life
We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work.
About the team
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious and earn trust. At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people.
We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies, related to infrastructure (i.e. network, data center, hardware, software)
- Experience with varying scenarios of infrastructure builds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of technical infrastructure management experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Bellevue - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in GIS project manager jobs.
- Proficiency with Esri ArcGIS platform including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
- Bachelor's degree in GIS, geography, urban planning, or a related field
- Three or more years managing geospatial projects from initiation through delivery
- Experience with SQL, Python, or other scripting languages for spatial data processing
- GISP certification or willingness to obtain it within a defined timeframe
- Familiarity with federal or state geospatial data standards and metadata requirements
Tips for Your GIS Project Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
Government and private-sector gis project manager roles use different language. Federal postings emphasize compliance, data standards, and stakeholder reporting, while engineering firms want delivery timelines and software stack depth. Align your bullet points to the posting's exact priorities before applying.
Certify your platform expertise early
Many postings screen for GISP certification or Esri technical credentials before interviews. If you hold these, place them above your work history, not buried at the bottom. Hiring managers in this field often scan credentials first to decide whether to read further.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists gis project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show project scope in your portfolio
Generic map samples won't differentiate you. Include deliverables that show budget ownership, cross-functional coordination, and final client or agency outcomes. A one-page project sheet per major engagement, with the problem, your approach, and the measurable result, is more effective than a gallery of outputs.
Prepare a data governance answer in advance
Interviewers for senior gis project manager roles almost always ask how you handle conflicting or incomplete spatial data across departments. Prepare a specific example that walks through your quality-control process, who you consulted, and how the final dataset was validated and documented.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
GIS project managers in government contracts often have limited salary flexibility but meaningful room on project budget authority, software licensing, and remote work frequency. Identify which levers matter most to you before the offer conversation so you can redirect negotiation toward them if base pay is fixed.
GIS Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most gis project managers?
The most active employers for gis project managers right now are BETA Group, VHB, and Halff, and the most openings are in Rhode Island, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in firms supporting infrastructure, environmental review, and utilities modernization.
How many gis project manager jobs are remote?
About 100% of gis project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying by sector. Roles focused on data management, platform administration, and internal GIS tool development tend to allow the most remote flexibility, while field-adjacent or agency-facing positions more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a gis project manager?
Start with a degree in GIS, geography, urban planning, or environmental science, then build hands-on experience with Esri tools and spatial databases through entry-level analyst or technician roles. Earning a GISP credential strengthens your profile for senior openings. Move into project management by taking on coordination responsibilities, documenting delivery outcomes, and demonstrating that you can manage stakeholders and timelines, not just produce maps.
Can I get hired as a gis project manager with little experience?
Some employers post gis project manager roles that accept candidates with two or fewer years of direct GIS work if that experience includes end-to-end project ownership, even on small internal initiatives. Highlighting a capstone project, municipal contract, or volunteer mapping effort where you owned the schedule and deliverables can substitute for years of tenure. Focus your applications on organizations building out new GIS programs rather than those maintaining legacy systems, since they're more open to developing candidates.
What does the gis project manager interview process look like?
Most hiring processes for this role include a resume screen, a phone or video call with a recruiter or hiring manager, and a technical panel interview where you'll walk through past projects and answer scenario questions about data quality, stakeholder conflicts, or delivery challenges. Some employers add a take-home exercise asking you to scope a hypothetical project or review a spatial dataset. Final rounds often involve meeting the broader team or a department lead before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to gis project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to gis project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and location preference, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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