GIS Project ManagerArdent Management Consulting, Inc • New York, New York, United States
GIS Project Manager
Ardent Management Consulting, Inc
- New York, New York, United States
- New York, New York, United States
À propos
At Ardent , we have both. Ardent employees are committed to solving our customers’ most difficult problems—and we are committed to the well‑being, personal goals, and professional development of our employees. We are “All In.” We put forth our strongest effort possible to get the mission accomplished and we do it together. We respect the skills and experience you bring to the Ardent team, and we provide a rewarding environment to help you succeed.
We offer highly competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and an exceptional culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and career growth. A collective service mindset underpins our work, and a shared camaraderie to serve clients, colleagues, and our communities sets us apart. Our full commitment to being "All In" for our employees and our clients is not just our approach—it is our standard. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, choose Ardent and make a difference with us.
Ardent
is seeking a
GIS Project Manager
to join our team.
This is a remote position.
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.
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 Qualifications
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.
Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be willing to undergo the government‑issued background investigation process.
Ardent
is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis protected by state, local, or federal law.
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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