Manager, Solutions Delivery (55983)

Our Mission 

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks to improve quality of life through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land. A nonprofit private operating foundation whose origins date to 1946, the Lincoln Institute researches and recommends creative approaches to land as a solution to economic, social, and environmental issues. Through education, training, publications, and events, we integrate theory and practice to inform public policy worldwide. With locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Washington, DC; Phoenix; and Beijing, we organize our work around six goals: low-carbon, climate-resilient communities and regions; efficient and equitable tax systems; reduced poverty and spatial inequality; fiscally healthy communities and regions; sustainably managed land and water resources; and functional land markets and reduced informality.  

The Center for Geospatial Solutions (CGS) develops geospatial data, analytics, and visualization tools that help partners address complex land, water, and community challenges. As CGS expands its services and takes on increasingly complex projects, there is a need for technical leadership that bridges engineering, client engagement, and solution design. 

Position Overview 

The Solutions Delivery Manager will play a central role in helping to facilitate geospatial solution development across CGS’s project portfolio. This role combines data engineering, project management, and client management. The Solutions Delivery Manager will work directly with partners to understand their needs, translate them into actionable technical requirements, architect solutions, coordinate implementation, and support high-quality delivery. This is a full-time position in the Washington D.C., Cambridge, MA, Phoenix, AZ area; or remotely at 37.5 hours/week reporting to the Associate Director, Client Delivery Solutions. 

What You’ll Do 

Development of Geospatial Solutions 

• Serve as a technical guide and solutions architect on assigned projects, helping partners identify the right geospatial tools, workflows, and applications to meet their needs. 
• Break down client needs into actionable technical requirements and document solution architectures, workflows, and data pipelines. 
• Oversee and contribute to the development of custom geospatial applications, automated workflows, dashboards, scripts, and diagnostic tools. 
• Execute and manage development tasks using modern geospatial technologies, including Esri’s ArcGIS suite, Experience Builder, Python automation, and cloud-based architectures. 
• Ensure the technical quality, accuracy, maintainability, and scalability of solutions delivered to partners. 

Manage Project Execution and Delivery 

• Guide day-to-day technical coordination on assigned projects, ensuring tasks are appropriately scoped, tracked, delegated, and completed on time. 
• Collaborate with Associate Director, Client Delivery Solutions to maintain project boards, adjust workflows, and align delivery timelines with partner expectations. 
• Support scoping and planning for new project phases or expansions, including defining technical approaches and estimating level of effort. 
• Coordinate with internal developers and the technical team to guide workstreams, troubleshoot issues, and maintain development standards. 
• Ensure smooth handoff, documentation, and long-term sustainability of delivered solutions. 

Engage Directly with Clients and Partners 

• Serve as a primary point of contact for partners, providing clear communication about progress, demonstrating solution prototypes, and explaining geospatial methods to 
• Collaborate with partners to clarify goals, refine requirements, and align expectations throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Develop documentation, presentations, and visual materials that clearly and accessibly communicate analytical findings, system behaviors, and application workflows. 

Strengthen CGS’s Technical Capacity 

• Collaborate across CGS’ teams to maintain and improve CGS codebases, workflows, and internal development standards, including repositories in GitHub.t 
• Mentor and support others on geospatial development, workflow automation, and best practices.  
• Identify emerging technologies, methods, and opportunities that can strengthen CGS’s services and support business development. 
• Contribute to organizational planning by helping assess technical needs, staffing, and long-term solution strategies.