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Program Manager
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Program Manager
Ardent
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 employee. 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 Program Manager to join our team. This is a remote position. Position Description: Ardent is seeking a Program Manager to lead and oversee delivery of Virtual Security Operations Center (vSOC) services. This role serves as the primary point of accountability for contract performance, service delivery, and stakeholder engagement. The Program Manager will ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs), oversee reporting and operational cadence, and maintain staffing continuity. This position requires strong leadership, program management expertise, and experience managing cybersecurity or IT service delivery in a federal environment. Responsibilities and Duties: - Serve as the primary point of contact for all contract deliverables and stakeholder engagement. - Oversee vSOC operations to ensure performance against SLAs and contractual requirements. - Manage program execution, including staffing, resource allocation, and service delivery. - Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting on program performance and metrics. - Coordinate incident escalation and ensure timely communication with stakeholders. - Maintain staffing continuity and manage surge support as needed. - Lead internal governance cadence and performance reviews. - Ensure alignment between technical teams and customer expectations. - Identify risks, issues, and opportunities for process improvement. - Support contract compliance and ensure adherence to security and operational requirements. Requirements: - 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. - Strong leadership and team management skills. - Strong organizational and communication skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively. Preferred Qualifications: - 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, 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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