Project Manager Human Capital Modernization Support

POSITION TITLE: Project Manager Human Capital Modernization Support

LOCATION:  Remote

CLEARANCE:   Must be able to obtain a High-Risk Public Trust 

COMPANY OVERVIEW  

At APV, we’re more than a technology company — we’re a mission-driven powerhouse transforming organizations through advanced technology and human ingenuity. Our expertise spans AI/ML, data architecture, low-code/no-code development, Agile DevSecOps, and cloud services, delivering scalable and meaningful solutions. 

In our Emerging Technology Lab, innovation drives progress. Our teams create intelligent chatbots, AI-powered assistants, robotic process automation (RPA), essay graders, and data analytics platforms. If you’re passionate about solving complex challenges and shaping the future, APV is the place for you. Since 2007, we’ve partnered with federal and state agencies to deliver IT, training, and consulting solutions that achieve mission-critical outcomes. Built on accountability, integrity, and quality, we go beyond expectations. With 70 prime contracts and a proven record of client success, APV continues to grow — and we’re looking for exceptional talent to grow with us. 

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POSITION SUMMARY 
 

APV is seeking an experienced Project Manager Human Capital Modernization Support to provide contractor support to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer. This is an APV position assigned to support the DHS client environment.

The Project Manager will support human capital projects within the DHS Chief of Staff's Office by coordinating multiple initiatives, developing project trackers and executive reports, monitoring deliverables, and providing senior leadership with accurate and timely project information.

The successful candidate must be a self-directed, mid-level professional who can work effectively in a federal client environment, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality results with minimal supervision.

DUTIES 

•     Provide day-to-day project management support for DHS human capital modernization initiatives.

•     Plan, coordinate, and monitor projects from initiation through completion.

•     Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestone trackers, action-item logs, decision logs, risk registers, and status reports.

•     Track deliverables, dependencies, risks, issues, deadlines, and resource requirements across multiple concurrent projects.

•     Coordinate activities among DHS leadership, program offices, human resources teams, technology teams, data teams, APV leadership, and other stakeholders.

•     Develop and maintain project trackers and collaborative reporting tools within Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.

•     Use Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, charts, and data-analysis functions, to organize and report project information.

•     Develop Power BI dashboards and reports that provide DHS leadership with visibility into project status, performance, risks, trends, and outcomes.

•     Prepare executive briefings, presentations, status summaries, meeting agendas, and decision-support materials.

•     Facilitate project meetings, document decisions, assign action items, and follow up with responsible stakeholders.

•     Present project updates, risks, recommendations, and proposed solutions to senior DHS and APV leadership.

•     Proactively identify potential delays, conflicting priorities, and project barriers and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

•     Maintain complete, accurate, and well-organized project documentation.

•     Support improvements to human capital processes, systems, reporting, data management, and workforce operations.

•     Ensure work products comply with APV quality standards and DHS requirements.

•     Provide APV leadership with timely updates regarding project performance, client priorities, emerging risks, and support requirements.

•     Perform additional project management and human capital modernization duties as assigned

EDUCATION  

•     Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, human resources, public administration, information systems, or related fields. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

•     At least five years of progressively responsible experience in project management, program coordination, PMO support, business operations, or related fields.

•     Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects, deadlines, priorities, and stakeholders.

•     Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, charts, and data analysis.

•     Experience developing project trackers, dashboards, status reports, and executive-level presentations.

•     Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI.

•     Experience tracking project milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, decisions, and corrective actions.

•     Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, timely, and high-quality work.

•     Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

•     Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with senior government and corporate leadership.

•     Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and deliver results with minimal supervision.

•     Ability to operate successfully in a client-facing federal contracting environment.

•     Must be able to obtain and maintain a High-Risk Public Trust or equivalent federal client access.   This role supports sensitive federal programs and involves elevated access to systems and data. 

•     Position requires the current ability to obtain and maintain required access without interruption in alignment with long-term program needs. 

•     Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future. 

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

•     Experience supporting human capital management, HR modernization, workforce transformation, or HR technology initiatives.

•     Previous experience supporting DHS or another federal agency.

•     Experience working within a Chief of Staff, executive operations, program management, or business operations office.

•     Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified associate in project management (CAPM), or comparable certification.

•     Experience using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies.

•     Experience developing Power BI dashboards using information from multiple data sources.

•     Familiarity with federal human resources operations, HR systems, workforce analytics, process improvement, or change management.

ABOUT APV 

APV is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or marital status.