Ardent · 5 months ago
GIS Project Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid LevelArdent is committed to solving complex problems while supporting the well-being and professional development of its employees. They are seeking a GIS Project Manager to lead program coordination for a Department of Homeland Security initiative, providing strategic oversight and ensuring alignment across geospatial and IT functions.
Responsibilities
Act as the primary point of contact for DHS and lead all contract-related communications and activities
Provide expert-level guidance and oversight to ensure successful delivery of geospatial and IT projects
Apply project management methodologies to plan, organize, and monitor progress toward technical and operational goals
Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal teams, stakeholders, and DHS representatives
Lead Agile ceremonies, mentor Scrum teams, and ensure backlogs are refined and prioritized
Facilitate collaboration between geospatial scientists, developers, analysts, and leadership across distributed teams
Oversee change management efforts and help implement governance frameworks to improve service delivery
Track team performance, manage risks, and report on project metrics and milestones to stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI or equivalent project management credential
Demonstrated experience performing tasks of similar size, scope, and complexity on prior federal government contracts
Strong command of Agile frameworks and project management best practices
Proven experience in: Change management within large IT organizations, Geospatial systems and data governance, Requirements gathering and business process improvement, Facilitating collaboration and conflict resolution
Ability to lead high-performing teams, including fully remote and geographically dispersed personnel
Familiarity with data science principles and their application in decision-making environments
Preferred
Prior experience working with DHS or other federal agencies
Hands-on technical background in GIS technologies
Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence), Microsoft Project, or similar platforms
Bachelor's or Master's degree in GIS, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
Benefits
Highly competitive benefits
Professional development opportunities
Exceptional culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and career growth
Company
Ardent
For nearly 20 years, Ardent has served this country by delivering award-winning security and defense technology solutions.
Founded in 2006
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jesus Jackson
Chief Technology Officer
Mireille Estephan, MBA
Chief Technology Officer
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