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Senior GIS Solutions Architect and Project Manager

Hybrid in Barcelona·Part-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 16 Oct)

Veolia Spain

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract
Permanent contract, part-time hours
Experience
10+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of 10 years of demonstrable experience in the GIS sector.

  • Experience in design, architecture, evolution, and management of geospatial solutions.

  • Experience leading complex technological projects from start to finish.

Nice to have

Having a master's degree or postgraduate degree in GIS, Geomatics, Data Science, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Digital Transformation, or Project Management will be especially valued.

Education & certifications

An official university degree in one of the following areas will be necessary:

  • Computer Engineering or equivalent.

  • Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or related degrees.

  • Telecommunications Engineering, especially in profiles oriented towards systems, data, or technological architectures.

  • Geomatics and Surveying Engineering, Geomatics, or Geospatial Engineering.

  • Cartography Engineering, Geodesy, or equivalent degrees.

  • Geography, provided that a solid and demonstrable specialization in Geographic Information Systems is provided.

  • Other related STEM degrees, provided they are complemented by relevant professional experience in GIS architecture and projects.

The role

What you'll do

We are looking for a highly specialized senior professional who combines solid experience in integral project management, with deep technical knowledge in GIS solutions architecture.

  • Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of three large GIS projects.

  • Manage scope, budget, schedule, risks, dependencies, resources, and key performance indicators -KPIs-.

  • Prepare progress reports for stakeholders and management.

  • Ensure compliance with business objectives, deadlines, and agreed quality levels.

  • Define the high and low-level architecture of the GIS solutions.

  • Establish the technical requirements necessary for the evolution, maintenance, integration, and scalability of the applications.

  • Design solutions based on GIS platforms, web services, APIs, spatial databases, cloud environments, and hybrid architectures.

  • Review and validate the technical proposals, architectures, designs, and developments presented by subcontractors.

  • Audit code quality, configurations, technical documentation, and development practices.

  • Guarantee compliance with security, performance, availability, interoperability, and maintainability criteria.

  • Define standards, best practices, and technological governance criteria for GIS solutions.

Analyze current products and solutions to identify improvement opportunities.

Propose new functionalities, architectures, and service models.

Evaluate the incorporation of emerging technologies applicable to the geospatial field.

Drive the use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in cases such as:

Automation of GIS processes.

Image classification and analysis.

Pattern and anomaly detection.

Predictive analysis.

Automated processing of geospatial data.

Generation and enrichment of geographic information.

Translate business needs into a technological and product roadmap.

About Veolia Spain

Veolia is a global leader in optimized resource management, providing water, waste, and energy management services to municipalities and industries. With operations in over 40 countries and more than 200,000 employees worldwide, Veolia designs and implements solutions for water treatment, waste recovery, and energy efficiency. In Spain, Veolia operates through Veolia Spain, offering a wide range of environmental services including water treatment plant operations, industrial maintenance, and energy management.

Veolia Spain has a strong presence across the country, with offices and operational sites in Madrid, Barcelona, and many other regions. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and the ecological transition, making it a relevant employer for international professionals interested in environmental engineering, maintenance, and energy efficiency. Veolia offers opportunities for technical and engineering roles, with a focus on hands-on maintenance and operational positions, and provides a structured environment for career growth in the environmental sector.

Industry
Environmental Services
Founded
1853
Employees
200,000–250,000
Headquarters
Aubervilliers, France
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona
Website
veolia.es

Good to know if you are moving

  • Veolia Spain operates across the entire country, with offices and sites in Madrid, Barcelona, and many other regions, offering opportunities in various locations.
  • The company is a global leader in environmental services, providing a strong platform for career development in water, waste, and energy management.
  • Veolia is committed to the ecological transition, making it an attractive employer for professionals passionate about sustainability.
  • Many roles in Spain are technical and maintenance-focused, with opportunities for engineers and technicians in industrial settings.
  • Veolia offers a structured environment with potential for international mobility within the group.

In their own words

About the company & team

As a benchmark for ecological transformation and a world leader in Environment, at Veolia we offer solutions for the efficient management of water, waste, and energy activities, driving the sustainable development of cities, industries, and agriculture.

Veolia is a listed company, currently a world leader in the environmental sector.

We work mainly in three major areas: water, offering solutions in both urban and industrial management; waste ♻ transforming it into new resources, and energy improving efficiency and reducing consumption and emissions in buildings, industries, and cities.

Additional information

  • Be part of a leading multinational company in the sector.
  • Permanent contract.
  • Flexibility and partial teleworking.
  • Professional growth within the organization.

What unites our entire staff is working with passion, enthusiasm, and excellence so that our daily contribution is based on protecting the environment and guaranteeing access to water, together creating a green and inclusive present.

¡If you want to be part of this team and join us in this great challenge, do not hesitate to apply for this offer! Are you up for it?

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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