Supervisory Software Project Manager

Title: Supervisory Software Project Manager

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Company Background

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.

At APV, we Always Provide Value.

Role: 

APV is seeking a Supervisory Software Project Manager who shall serve as the technical project lead responsible for overseeing all software development activities supporting the Operational Secure Tracking and Reporting (OpSTAR) application and related technology initiatives. This position provides leadership, direction, and oversight to software development personnel, ensuring projects are successfully delivered in accordance with Government requirements, approved schedules, security standards, and quality expectations. The Supervisory Software Project Manager serves as the primary interface between Government stakeholders, business users, and the software development team, guiding the planning, execution, enhancement, maintenance, and support of mission-critical applications.

Duties: 

The Supervisory Software Project Manager will:

·       Lead and supervise software development personnel, including developers, business analysts, and help desk staff supporting the OpSTAR program. 

·       Oversee the planning, execution, delivery, and maintenance of software development projects to ensure alignment with CBP/AMO mission objectives and priorities. 

·       Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, resource allocations, risk management strategies, and performance metrics. 

·       Assign tasks, establish priorities, monitor workload distribution, and ensure project deliverables are completed on time and within scope. 

·       Manage Agile and DevSecOps software development activities, including sprint planning, backlog management, reviews, demonstrations, and retrospectives. 

·       Collaborate with Government stakeholders, the COR, and end users to gather requirements, establish priorities, and define project objectives. 

·       Oversee enhancements, modernization efforts, maintenance activities, system integrations, and software releases for the OpSTAR application and related solutions. 

·       Ensure software solutions comply with DHS, CBP, and AMO security, accessibility, and technology standards, including Section 508 requirements.  

·       Monitor project risks, security findings, defects, and operational issues; develop mitigation strategies and coordinate resolutions.  

·       Oversee software testing, deployment, change management, configuration management, and release activities.  

·       Lead stakeholder briefings, project reviews, status meetings, and technical discussions, providing updates on progress, schedules, risks, and resource requirements.  

·       Ensure delivery of intuitive, secure, scalable, and user-centered software solutions, including cloud-based and Microsoft 365/Power Platform technologies.  

·       Support continuous process improvement initiatives and promote software engineering best practices across the development team.  

Education:

·       Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Management, Information Technology, or a related field

Required Experience and Skills:

·       Minimum of 3 years of experience in software program or project management.

·       Experience managing software development projects through the full system development lifecycle. 

·       Experience leading multidisciplinary development teams in Agile environments. 

·       Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent platforms.  

·       Strong written, verbal, organizational, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. 

Preferred Certifications: 

·       Project Management Professional (PMP)

·       Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

·       PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

·       SAFe Agilist Certification

·       Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator, or Azure Solutions Architect

·       Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant or Solution Architect

·       ITIL Foundation Certification

·       Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent security certification

About APV

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