Principal Consultant GIS

Principal Consultant GIS

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

APPLY NOW

Job Description

WSP India is currently looking for a talented Principal Consultant – GIS to contribute & involve assisting with data management and mapping activities related to WSP AU projects systems. The position will be for BANGLORE/MUMBAI/NOIDA location.

This is a hands-on technical and delivery-focused role. This position provides opportunities to contribute to advanced GIS, automation, digital and strategic initiatives. A significant component will involve day-to-day project delivery, including routine GIS activities and supporting the operational requirements of Australian project teams.

Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement & Service Delivery

Build and maintain strong relationships with Australian business stakeholders to ensure effective communication, alignment on priorities, and successful project delivery.

Collaborate with multiple stakeholders across Australia and global GCC teams to manage work pipelines and ensure timely delivery of geospatial services.

Act as a trusted advisor for GIS, spatial analytics, and digital transformation initiatives.

Manage and prioritise GIS work pipelines, balancing project requirements, resource capacity, deadlines and technical complexity.

Take ownership of GIS delivery for assigned projects, including scope, programme, quality, risks and technical outcomes

Facilitate collaboration across regions to promote consistency, innovation, best practices, and knowledge sharing.

Provide regular status updates, identify delivery risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

Support business development activities, proposals, estimates, and technical solution development.

Technical Leadership & Team Development

Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to GIS professionals and project teams.

Provide technical oversight and direction on complex or higher-risk GIS tasks and projects

Drive continuous improvement of GIS delivery standards, processes, and technical capabilities.

Conduct technical reviews and ensure compliance with organizational quality standards.

Support capability development through technical training, coaching, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Support the development of junior and intermediate GIS professionals through technical guidance and constructive review

Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and service excellence within the GCC-AU Digital Services Team.

GIS & Spatial Data Services

Design, develop, manage and maintain geospatial datasets, databases and GIS solutions appropriate to project requirements.

Perform spatial analysis, data validation, digitization, feature attribution, topological corrections, and data integration activities.

Capture and maintain infrastructure, utilities, environmental, land management, and operational datasets from imagery and multiple data sources.

Produce and oversee high-quality maps, dashboards, web applications, reports, and spatial visualizations supporting business decision-making.

Provide technical advice on spatial data structures, workflows, analysis methods and GIS solution design.

Ensure compliance with GIS standards, data governance policies, and quality management systems.

Automation, Analytics & GeoAI

Develop and implement automated GIS workflows using Python, , Model Builder, FME, ArcGIS tools, and other digital or coding technologies would be a plus.

Identify opportunities for process optimization and service enhancement through automation.

Utilize advanced spatial analytics and location intelligence techniques to generate business insights.

Contribute to the adoption and implementation of GeoAI, machine learning, and AI-driven geospatial solutions.

Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations to improve business outcomes and operational efficiency.

Develop and implement automated GIS workflows using Python, , Model Builder, FME, ArcGIS tools, and other digital or coding technologies would be a plus.

Infrastructure, Environment, Resources & Asset Data Management

Support mining activities, asset management, infrastructure planning, environmental compliance, land access, disturbance footprint assessments, and operational GIS programs.

Perform geospatial assessments, asset register reviews, utility analysis, and data validation activities.

Deliver accurate spatial information products supporting operational and strategic decision-making.

Ensure integrity, accuracy, and usability of geospatial information across the asset lifecycle.

Quality Assurance & Governance

Lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) activities for GIS deliverables and spatial datasets.

Maintain compliance with organizational standards, governance frameworks, and quality management systems.

Develop and maintain technical documentation, workflows, standards, and procedures.

Promote continual improvement in geospatial service delivery and data quality.

Strong understanding of GIS data quality, governance, metadata and spatial data management principles.

Desired Skills

Advanced proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Survey123, Field Maps, and ESRI ecosystem technologies.

Strong experience in spatial analysis, geospatial database management, and enterprise GIS solutions.

Advanced scripting and automation skills using Python, Arcade, ModelBuilder, and related technologies.

Experience with geospatial ETL tools such as FME is desirable.

Knowledge of GeoAI, machine learning, remote sensing, and advanced spatial analytics is highly desirable.

Experience integrating GIS with enterprise systems, asset management platforms, and digital solutions.

Working knowledge of CAD platforms and CAD-GIS integration is desirable.

A practical, hands-on approach to GIS delivery, with the ability and willingness to undertake routine GIS tasks and support the day-to-day o