Ardent

Program Manager

Washington, D.C

Work authorization requiredDetected 1 day ago

CybersecuritySOC OperationsProject ManagementCadenceLeadershipCommunicationCISSP

About the role

Ardent is seeking a Program Manager to join our team.
This role serves as the primary point of accountability for contract performance, service delivery, and stakeholder engagement.
This position requires strong leadership, program management expertise, and experience managing cybersecurity or IT service delivery in a federal environment.

Ardent is seeking a Program Manager to lead and oversee delivery of Virtual Security Operations Center (vSOC) services.
The Program Manager will ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs), oversee reporting and operational cadence, and maintain staffing continuity.
Manage program execution, including staffing, resource allocation, and service delivery.
Maintain staffing continuity and manage surge support as needed.
Lead internal governance cadence and performance reviews.
Support contract compliance and ensure adherence to security and operational requirements.
If you want to build something meaningful, while enjoying the kind of flexibility and support that you need to do your best work - Ardent is where your next mission begins.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience managing programs or projects within IT or cybersecurity environments.
Experience managing service delivery in a SOC or similar operational environment.
Experience overseeing SLAs, reporting, and performance metrics.

PMP or equivalent project management certification.
CISSP or other cybersecurity-related certification.
CIPP/US, CIPM, or other privacy-related certification.
Experience supporting federal or government programs.
Experience working in secure or compliance-driven environments.
Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be willing to undergo and maintain a government-issued background investigation process.
We highly encourage all Veterans and those with disabilities to apply.
Ardent is an equal opportunity employer.

We will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gend

At Ardent, we hire people who want more than a job - they want to serve a mission that matters.

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