Ardent is hiring a
Strategy Consultant

Summary

Join Ardent as a Strategy Consultant and contribute to solving customers' most difficult problems while enjoying a fulfilling life. We offer competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and an exceptional culture that values flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and career growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor or master’s degree in a policy field
• Experience in public policy
• PMP strongly preferred
• Ability to prioritize requirements and meet deadlines
• Ability to learn and work in a fast-paced environment
• At least 9 years of experience, minimum of five years managing policy/consulting projects / staff of 10 people or more
• Strong Project Management skills and expert leadership skills
• Effective Verbal and Written Communications Skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google suite of products
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Provide planning input (i.e. schedules, estimates, risks, status, assumptions, etc.) and produce weekly and monthly management reports
• Manage risks, cost, schedule, and contract scope
• Ensure proper performance of tasks necessary to ensure the most efficient and effective execution of the contract
• Utilize 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 client
• Build 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 received
• Responsible to work with the client in defining their business drivers and how the program objectives deliver benefits for business success
• Responsible to plan and execute the funding provided by the client in order to support program requirements
• Provide leadership and direction to personnel performing tasks in association with the overall program
• Provide professional communications and interactions with task and functional leaders, subcontractors, and support personnel
• Program Manager will have financial responsibilities to meet profitability goals established by the company
• Report potential risks / issues to senior division leadership and provide recommendations for best resolution/solution

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Deep understanding and experience consulting or working for/with the Federal government
• Ability to prioritize requirements and meet deadlines
• Ability to learn and work in a fast-paced environment