Project Coordinator

We are seeking a Project Coordinator – GIS to support the planning, tracking, and delivery of GIS and geospatial product development projects. This role requires close collaboration with GIS engineers, software developers, UI/UX designers, QA engineers, and clients, focusing on web-based GIS applications. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of GIS workflows, product development lifecycles, and Agile methodologies. They will be skilled at coordinating cross-functional technical teams to ensure projects and product features are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the planning, execution, and delivery of GIS and geospatial software products from inception through release.
- Collaborate closely with GIS engineers, software developers, QA engineers, UI/UX designers, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Manage product backlogs, feature planning, sprint progress, and release schedules to ensure timely delivery.
- Track project timelines, deliverables, milestones, and dependencies to maintain project health.
- Gather, document, and manage both business and technical requirements effectively.
- Communicate project and product status updates clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Identify and address project risks, blockers, and scope changes, coordinating mitigation strategies.
- Ensure GIS data quality, documentation accuracy, and compliance with established project standards.
- Oversee testing phases including quality assurance, user acceptance testing (UAT), and production releases.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation such as meeting minutes, progress reports, and product roadmaps.
- Prepare business requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications.
- Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Lead client meetings, gather feedback, and maintain timely communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:
- 2–3 years of experience coordinating GIS, geospatial, or software product development projects.
- Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Proven experience managing cross-functional product development teams.
- Familiarity with GIS tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar platforms.
- Basic knowledge of spatial data formats including LAS/LAZ, GeoTIFF, SHP, GeoJSON, etc.
- Excellent project coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working alongside developers, GIS analysts, QA engineers, and technical teams.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with web-based GIS products or 3D visualization platforms.
- Background in managing SaaS or enterprise software products.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Amazon S3.
- Familiarity with project management tools.
- Understanding of GIS workflows related to mapping, spatial analysis, visualization, and data processing.
- Experience preparing product documentation, user stories, release notes, or technical documentation.

Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.

Benefits and Work Environment:
- Medical insurance and fitness allowance.
- Professional and technical learning opportunities.
- Exposure to real-world GIS, GeoAI, and geospatial software projects.
- Opportunities to work with modern geospatial technologies.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- High-end workstation provided.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Career growth opportunities into Project Manager or Product Manager roles.
- Modern office facilities including an entertainment area with a snooker table, foosball, PS5, and more.
- Provided lunch and a team collaboration-focused workspace.

Employment Details:
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Location: Islamabad
- Work Arrangement: Onsite
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

If you are passionate about GIS and project coordination and want to contribute to innovative geospatial projects, this role offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment.