Hexagon Geosystems · 5 hours ago
Head of Airborne Mapping Services
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
15+ years expHexagon Geosystems is a global leader in measurement technologies, and they are seeking a Head of Airborne Mapping Services to shape strategy and ensure operational excellence across mapping product development and customer success. This role involves strategic leadership, business operations management, and driving innovation in geospatial technologies.
Information ServicesInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Bob Mork
Responsibilities
Execute and operationalize the company’s strategic plan for AMS, ensuring alignment across geospatial mapping solutions, sales, and service delivery
Partner with the divisional president to refine corporate vision, growth priorities, and long-range business objectives
Identify and pursue new markets, partnerships, acquisitions, and strategic alliances within the geospatial, spatial analytics, remote sensing, and data platforms ecosystem
Collaborate with Head of Airborne Sensors to balance competing customer needs for overall market success
Provide full P&L ownership, including revenue growth, margin optimization, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management
Oversee operational hubs: flight operations in Canada (Montreal & Calgary), Denmark and France as well as data production centers in India (Gurugram, Bangalore) and Poland
Ensure data content delivery systems meet customer needs for AMS data: HxDR and resellers
Establish and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and performance management systems to ensure operational excellence
Oversee AMS operations including product development, engineering, geospatial services, data operations, sales, marketing, and customer success
Guide the development and commercialization of geospatial technologies, platforms, and services, including GIS, spatial analytics, remote sensing, imagery, AI/ML, and cloud-based solutions
Ensure product roadmaps align with market demand, customer needs, and emerging technology trends
Balance innovation with scalability, security, data governance, and regulatory compliance
Drive innovation across product lines including aerial imagery, LiDAR, 3D mapping, and AI-enabled geospatial analytics
Work with the CTO and R&D teams to maintain the company’s position as a leader in geospatial technology
Lead business development and sales, strategic partnerships, and go-to-market strategies to expand domestic and international presence
Strong knowledge of government lead geospatial data projects and track record of winning tenders of significant size and scope
Champion the company’s brand and communicate value propositions to stakeholders and clients
Lead, mentor, and develop the executive leadership team and senior managers
Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture that attracts and retains top technical, geospatial, and commercial talent
Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and strong ethical standards across the organization
Work with the CFO to manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
Present financial and operational updates to the leadership on a regular basis
Represent the company with board members, customers, industry partners, and at conferences or industry forums
Support corporate governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives
Act as a visible leader and spokesperson for the organization when appropriate
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) strongly preferred
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in technology, geospatial, SaaS, data analytics, engineering, or related fields
Prior experience in a senior executive role (President, COO, GM, or equivalent) with enterprise-level operational responsibility
Demonstrated success scaling a technology-driven organization and managing complex, multidisciplinary teams
Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L and driving profitable growth
Fluent in English
Ability to travel internationally to our internal hubs, customers, and industry events (approximately 25%)
Preferred
Deep understanding of geospatial technologies such as GIS, remote sensing, spatial analytics, imagery, LiDAR, or location-based services
Experience selling and delivering solutions to government, defense, infrastructure, energy, environmental, or enterprise markets
Track record of leading digital transformation, cloud adoption, or data platform commercialization
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Strategic thinker with the ability to execute decisively in fast-paced, evolving markets
Company
Hexagon Geosystems
Hexagon Geosystems is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies.
10001+ employees
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