Sr. Manager Geospatial Innovation Architect

Organization: MTA (LIRR) Title: Sr. Manager Geospatial Innovation Architect Location: Queens, NY. USA Salary Range: $110,233-$165,349 Posted: 2026-04-14 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Position Description This position is accountable for the reliability, operational readiness, and quality of the enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS) platform architecture, operations, and application ecosystem. The Sr. Manager focuses on uptime monitoring, automated health checks, status communications, application testing and regression, system release readiness validation, and incident coordination. The role makes the GIS platform visible in structure, use, and connectivity—ensuring it remains stable, observable, and consistent for operational use across LIRR. Responsibilities include managing enterprise geospatial databases and map services, governing data standards and integrations (including Hexagon EAM and IBM Maximo), and supporting innovation pilots that are architecturally sound, secure, and scalable. Duties and Responsibilities Manage and maintain the GIS platform, including enterprise geospatial databases, map services, and related server environments. Deploy geospatial applications across lower development environments; ensure proper version control and lead regression testing. Author and maintain technical documentation and knowledge base articles for application maintenance and support. Conduct spatial and statistical analyses; develop dashboards, maps, and data visualizations for maintenance and investment decisions; validate GIS team concepts before client presentation. Ensure standardization of GIS data across departments and coordinate external data integrations, including field data, as-builts, and external agencies. Manage data from external sources, including any associated NDAs. Coordinate with MTA to inform Enterprise Geographic Information System (EGIS) design supporting LIRR GIS data needs. Ensure Enterprise GIS applications and services are stable, secure, and aligned with corporate data standards. Support strategic geospatial initiatives including infrastructure expansion. Develop and implement GIS-based scripts and applications (Python, R, Go, JavaScript, SQL) for automation of enterprise maintenance tasks and integration workflows. Support additional duties as assigned, comply with all policies and standards, and may be required to work hours outside regular work hours. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, GIS, Planning, Business, Operations Research, MIS, Engineering, Computer Science or related field; or equivalent experience of four additional years. Minimum 7 years of related experience in Planning, Asset Management, or GIS, preferably in transportation operations with demonstrated understanding of regional demographic, economic, and political issues at the LIRR while balancing Enterprise Asset Management needs. Effective analytical, transportation planning, asset management, and problem-solving skills. Excellent computer skills and working knowledge of GIS/GPS, Esri Enterprise (ArcGIS Server/Portal), and visual database technologies/applications. Ability to work with personal and SDE geodatabases, construct and manage linear referencing systems, perform geoprocessing and other spatial analyses, and integrate GIS data with external databases. Working knowledge of EAM software such as Hexagon EAM and IBM Maximo, and their integration with GIS and other information systems. Ability to train LIRR GIS users in project-specific GIS methodologies when necessary. High effective judgment, writing, presentation, communication, facilitation, and teamwork skills; ability to prepare and deliver presentations to senior management, outside agencies, and other officials. Programming/Scripting: Python, R, Go, JavaScript, SQL (for automation, ETL, data pipelines, services, and testing). Preferred Qualifications Minimum 7 years experience with LLM/AI-ready geospatial datasets, spatial analytics pipelines, and enterprise integration patterns (REST APIs, event-based data exchange). Understanding of engineering railroad operations and planning or demonstrated equivalent. Familiarity with MTA Capital Program guidelines and requirements. Benefits Commuting Assistance – complimentary transportation pass within the MTA’s jurisdiction and tax-advantaged accounts. High Quality Health Insurance Plans with lifetime coverage for eligible retirees and their dependents. Pension plans and retirement savings accounts for eligible employees. Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays. Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees. Employee Assistance Programs. MTA Exclusive Employee Discount Programs. Work Life Services team and Office of the Chaplains unit. Employee Resource Groups. Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA Disclaimer MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply. If you require reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability to participate in the job application or interview process, please notify your MTA representative once you have been contacted regarding the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr The GIS Jobs Clearinghouse