Strategy Consultant - U.S. Citizenship Required

Responsibilities and Duties : The Project Manager shall be responsible for managing risks, cost, schedule, and contract scopeEnsure proper performance of tasks necessary to ensure the most efficient and effective execution of the contractUtilize expert communication skills needed to direct the skilled consulting resources and report on deliverable progress, issues, and problem areas, as well as write and review executive memos.

Provide navigation to the team through a fast-paced environment and provide leadership and mentoring to employees; knowing when to lean into recommendations for the overall benefit of the team and clientBuild strong relationships within our client base and be able to establish open lines of communication.

The Program Manager is ultimately responsible for the integrity of all work performed and all deliverables receivedResponsible to work with the client in defining their business drivers and how the program objectives deliver benefits for business successResponsible to plan and execute the funding provided by the client in order to support program requirementsProvide leadership and direction to personnel performing tasks in association with the overall programProvide professional communications and interactions with task and functional leaders, subcontractors, and support personnelProgram Manager will have financial responsibilities to meet profitability goals established by the companyReport potential risks / issues to senior division leadership and provide recommendations for best resolution / solution Requirements : Bachelor or master’s degree in a policy fieldExperience in public policy PMP strongly preferredAbility to prioritize requirements and meet deadlinesAbility to learn and work in a fast-paced environmentAt least 9 years of experience, minimum of five years managing policy / consulting projects / staff of 10 people or moreStrong Project Management skills and expert leadership skillsEffective Verbal and Written Communications SkillsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google suite of productsAttention to detail Preferred Skills Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) Deep understanding and experience consulting or working for / with the Federal governmentAbility to prioritize requirements and meet deadlinesAbility to learn and work in a fast-paced environment Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be U.

S. Citizens willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process. Ardent is an equal opportunity employer.

We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination 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, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.