GIS Project Manager

Position Description

Ardent is seeking a GIS Project Manager to lead program coordination and delivery for a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiative. This individual will serve as the primary representative to DHS and will have full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor regarding all contract-related matters. The Project Manager will provide strategic oversight, ensure alignment across geospatial and IT functions, and drive cross-functional coordination. The successful candidate will combine strong technical knowledge in GIS and data science with leadership in Agile project delivery and change management.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.