GIS Project Manager

Jobs via Dice; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent is seeking a GIS Project Manager to join our remote team. This role will manage program delivery for a Department of Homeland Security initiative, requiring strong GIS knowledge and leadership in Agile project delivery. The ideal candidate will ensure alignment across geospatial and IT functions and drive coordination among distributed teams.

Benefits

Highly competitive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• PMP certification or ability to obtain it within 6 months.
• Experience on federal government contracts.
• Ability to lead remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract-related communications and activities with DHS.
• Provide expert guidance for geospatial and IT project delivery.
• Track team performance and report metrics to stakeholders.

Skills

Agile frameworks

Project management best practices

Change management

Geospatial systems

Data governance

Requirements gathering

Business process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in GIS, IT, Computer Science, or related fields

Tools

Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

Microsoft Project

Job description

Why do you need to choose between doing important work and having a fulfilling life?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 set 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 guidance and oversight to ensure successful delivery of geospatial and IT projects.
• Apply project management methodologies to plan, organize, and monitor progress toward 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 (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Experience performing tasks of similar size, scope, and complexity on federal government contracts.
• Strong command of Agile frameworks and project management best practices.
• Proven experience in change management, geospatial systems, data governance, requirements gathering, and business process improvement.
• Ability to lead remote and geographically dispersed teams.
• Familiarity with data science principles in decision-making environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DHS or federal agencies.
• Technical background in GIS technologies.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence), Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in GIS, IT, Computer Science, or related fields.

All candidates must be willing to undergo a government-issued background investigation due to the nature of the work.

Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.

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