ArcGIS Program Manager (Ref: 18649)

Position: ArcGIS Program Manager (Ref: 18649)
Location: Richmond, VA USA, 23219
Salary: $80.01/hr.
Duration: 9 Months 29 Days - Contract
Openings: 1
Deadline: 09/07/2026
Description:
***Hybrid onsite 3 days/week

We are seeking an experienced Associate Program Manager for Data and GIS Governance to drive enterprise-level data strategy, GIS governance, and master data management initiatives. In this role, you will lead efforts to ensure critical data assets are high-quality, properly stewarded, compliant, and leveraged effectively to support strategic decision-making and digital transformation goals across a complex organization.

The ideal candidate brings extensive background in enterprise data programs, data lifecycle management, and hands-on familiarity with the ArcGIS platform and enterprise geospatial ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and mature the enterprise data governance framework, establishing clear accountability, consistency, and active data stewardship.
• Oversee Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives supporting mission-critical enterprise datasets.
• Champion data lifecycle management best practices from ingestion and storage to archival and disposal aligning with operational, regulatory, and security standards.
• Develop, maintain, and expand metadata standards, enterprise data dictionaries, classification schemas, and data governance documentation.
• Identify, triage, and execute remediation strategies for enterprise data quality issues in partnership with business units and technical teams.
• Provide strategic leadership for geospatial governance, including the optimization of ArcGIS platform tools and the integration of GIS data into core business processes.
• Facilitate cross-functional governance working groups and committees to drive policy consensus and data alignment.
• Translate complex technical data concepts into actionable guidance, executive communications, and organization-wide training materials.

Qualifications & Experience
• Proven track record leading enterprise data governance and data management programs within large public- or private-sector organizations.
• In-depth knowledge of data governance frameworks, master data management principles, metadata management, and data quality standards.
• Hands-on proficiency with the ArcGIS product suite and enterprise geospatial data integration.
• Demonstrated experience establishing scalable data documentation processes, business glossaries, and data catalogs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience resolving cross-functional data issues.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to executive stakeholders and facilitating working groups.

Work Environment & Engagement Details
• Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid 3 days/week onsite)
• Engagement Type: Long-Term Contract
• Schedule: Standard business hours, hybrid arrangement requiring 3 days per week onsite at the Richmond VA office.
• Interview Process: In-person interview required.

Required / Desired Skills
• Data quality remediation and enhancement experience Required - 8 Years
• Data lifecycle management experience Required - 8 Years
• Data governance experience Required - 8 Years
• ArcGIS platform experience Required - 5 Years
• Safe Software FME experience Required - 5 Years