Project Manager

Ardent is a company that supports the federal government's national security and defense priorities. They are seeking a Project Manager to implement geospatial information technology solutions and manage small-to-medium work efforts in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Implement geospatial information technology solutions as part of a large project team
• Serve as a small team lead overseeing 3–4 personnel, as needed
• Manage project tasks using Agile Scrum, Waterfall, or other industry-standard methodologies
• Coordinate planning, execution, and delivery of geospatial work efforts
• Provide tactical recommendations to government stakeholders to improve processes and outcomes
• Support development, analysis, and delivery of geospatial data products and services
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to ensure successful project execution
• Track progress, manage deliverables, and support reporting requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement of workflows, tools, and geospatial solutions

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
• Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of specialized experience or Master's degree plus three (3) years of specialized experience
• Experience implementing geospatial information systems (GIS) solutions in a project or enterprise environment
• Experience managing small technical teams or contributing as a technical lead
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum, Waterfall, or similar project management methodologies
• Strong understanding of GIS tools, geospatial data management, and mapping technologies
• Ability to provide recommendations for process improvement and operational efficiency
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills