Senior Project Manager
About the role
Position Description
Ardent is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to support enterprise IT modernization efforts within Department of Homeland Security (DHS) environments.
In addition to core systems architecture responsibilities, this role applies deep knowledge of enterprise IT needs to design and improve processes, capture and refine user requirements, and ensure all solutions adhere to DHS Enterprise Architecture models, standards, and requirements. The Senior System Architect serves as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and leadership, recommending and proposing changes to existing architectures to meet emerging DHS requirements, improve workflow efficiencies, and enhance mission outcomes.
The ideal candidate will bring strong enterprise architecture experience, the ability to operate across complex IT environments, and a proven track record of advising on and shaping scalable, standards-compliant solutions.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Design and improve enterprise IT processes to support mission and operational needs.
- Gather, analyze, and refine user and system requirements to ensure alignment with enterprise objectives.
- Ensure all architectural solutions comply with DHS Enterprise Architecture models, standards, and governance requirements.
- Serve as a technical advisor to stakeholders on enterprise architecture decisions and strategy.
- Evaluate existing architectures and recommend enhancements to support emerging DHS requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, system performance, and operational outcomes through architectural improvements.
- Develop recommendations for future-state architectures aligned with mission goals and modernization initiatives.
- Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure architectural alignment across programs and systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or Master's degree.
- Bachelor's degree plus six (6) years of specialized experience or Master's degree plus four (4) years of specialized experience.
- Experience applying enterprise architecture principles in complex IT environments.
- Strong understanding of DHS Enterprise Architecture frameworks, standards, and compliance requirements.