Geographic information system Lead

Job Title: GIS Lead

Location: Ceres India – Bangalore

The Ceres Commitment

Ceres Environmental Services is a national leader in crisis management, rapid response, and disaster recovery, committed to rebuilding stronger, safer communities. Since 1976, Ceres has been awarded over $3.2 billion in government-funded contracts by helping people when they need it most. We specialize in emergency response, environmental services, planning, and consulting, including debris removal, blue roofs, logistics, debris management, demolition, recycling, forest management, and coastal and marine restoration. As a licensed general contractor, we offer unparalleled expertise to restore stability where it’s needed most.

Driven by Purpose, Powered by People

At Ceres, we believe you’re more than just an employee, you’re part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Whether in management, field operations, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope, helping communities recover and rebuild. We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We offer competitive pay, travel opportunities, and a culture built on resilience and teamwork. If you show up with compassion, share the commitment, react with urgency, and deliver solutions, you’ll fit right in. We don’t just respond to challenges—we rise to them.

What We Are Looking For The GIS Lead will build and scale the India-based ERD & GIS capability supporting global disaster response, equipment management, GIS mapping, estimation data, and operational design.

• Fits within the ERD/GIS/Operations Support function, reporting directly to US leadership.

• Will manage and mentor a team of GIS/ERD specialists in India.

• Success in the first 12 months will be measured by improved GIS layer quality, faster turnaround on spatial data, and seamless integration with US operations. What You Will Do

• Build and lead a GIS/ERD specialist team.

• Establish SOPs, templates, standards, and quality frameworks.

• Mentor junior GIS analysts.

• Oversee creation of GIS layers, polygons, buffers, and layouts.

• Prepare operational maps for proposals and active operations.

• Manage version control and spatial data governance.

• Provide haul distance analysis, buffer analysis, and zoning assessments.

• Support Revenue, Equipment, and Ops teams in proposal activities.

• Validate estimation assumptions using GIS data.

• Build and maintain equipment databases with Ops & Equipment teams.

• Support telematics integration (Samsara, VisionLink, Qtanium).

• Conduct spatial analysis for operational decision making.

• Implement dashboards, automation, and GIS standards.

• Support Ops dashboards, Ceres 360, and geospatial integrations.

• Act as primary India liaison for US ERD/Ops leaders.

• Provide updates, ensure alignment, and maintain communication.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, Data Science, or similar.

• 5–10 years of GIS or spatial analysis experience.

• Strong proficiency in ArcGIS, QGIS, and spatial tools.

• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in disaster management, debris, or environmental services.

• Familiarity with telematics equipment platforms.

• Experience supporting proposals or operational planning. What to Expect As ERD/GIS Lead, you will be responsible for scaling Ceres India’s geospatial and operational data capabilities. You’ll balance leadership and technical execution, building a strong GIS team while ensuring seamless collaboration with US stakeholders. Expect a dynamic environment where precision, speed, and innovation are critical. Success will mean delivering high-quality GIS layers, enabling accurate estimation, and strengthening operational decision-making through data-driven insights.

Why Join Ceres?

At Ceres, you won’t just have a job, you’ll have a mission. Your work will directly impact the speed and strength of community recovery after disasters.

We offer:

• A collaborative, mission-driven culture.

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• The chance to make a lasting difference for communities across the U.S.