Program Director - GIS (Remote)
About the position Join our growing GIS team and build innovative tools and services that address complex issues. Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor across a range of domains. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth. Responsibilities • Provide oversight of strategy, technology, engagement and analytical agile teams responsible for the delivery of a complex enterprise geospatial and land use planning program. • Translate mission and business strategies into actionable plans; foster trusted partnerships with diverse stakeholder groups to drive program success. • Engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders to elicit requirements, manage expectations, and communicate progress. • Lead the design and evolution of a tailored program management framework suited to the project's interdisciplinary scope. • Oversee hiring, onboarding, team development, and HR-related functions to build a high-performing program team. • Act as the primary client interface for managing schedules, budgets, program risks, and evolving technical priorities. • Coordinate all internal financial and contractual aspects of the program, including contract modifications, budget forecasting/reporting, and subcontractor management. • Develop a strong understanding of client mission, organization, and technology landscape to better understand how ICF can most effectively identify and address long-term enterprise needs. Requirements • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution. • 10+ years of experience delivering custom technical solutions in a federal, state, or local government context. • 4+ years experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams and leading large, cross-functional teams. • PMP certification (Project Management Institute). • Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust. • MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply. Nice-to-haves • Exceptional collaborative and coaching mindset with a growth-oriented leadership style. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Excellent negotiation, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills. • Understanding of concepts and applicable software tools and analytical methodologies for analyzing and visualizing GIS and remote sensing data. • Familiarity with emerging enterprise data technologies, including cloud platforms, AI/ML, and digital twins. • Experience managing complex IT initiatives that involve legal, policy, and governance dimensions. • Excellent critical thinking and initiative-driven problem-solving skills. • Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred). Benefits • Opportunities for professional growth • Comprehensive health benefits • Generous vacation and retirement plans • Employee support program • Participation in charity initiatives Apply tot his job