GIS Project Manager

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
• 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 implement governance frameworks
• Track team performance, manage risks, and report on project metrics and milestones

Requirements

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
• Experience performing tasks of similar size and complexity on federal government contracts
• Strong command of Agile frameworks and project management best practices
• Experience in change management within large IT organizations
• Experience in geospatial systems and data governance
• Experience in requirements gathering and business process improvement
• Ability to lead high-performing, remote, and geographically dispersed teams
• Familiarity with data science principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with DHS or other federal agencies
• Hands-on technical background in GIS technologies
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) or Microsoft Project
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in GIS, IT, Computer Science, or a related field

About the Company

Ardent is committed to solving customers’ most difficult problems while prioritizing the well-being and professional development of its employees. We offer a rewarding environment that embraces flexibility, innovation, and collaboration.