Project Manager - HR Service Support

**Position Title:** Project Manager — HR Service Support **Location: Remote** **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** **Summary:** ------------ APV is seeking a Project Manager to lead day\-to\-day execution of HR service support to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Project Manager owns deliverables, performance, and customer satisfaction across the contract lifecycle — directing a multi\-disciplinary HR team, enforcing PWS quality standards, and serving as the primary point of contact to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The role is accountable for measurable outcomes: on\-time deliverables, surge readiness, and continuous improvement in HR service delivery. **Duties:** ----------- * Manage scope, schedule, and cost across all PWS task areas; track CDRLs and ensure on\-time, defect\-free deliverables. * Supervise HR specialists across employee relations, benefits, staffing, classification, and HRIT support; assign tasks, resolve escalations, and develop staff capability. * Operate the QA/QC program; produce monthly status reports tied to PWS service\-level standards, including continuity during furlough and contingency scenarios. * Serve as primary interface to the COR, DHS leadership, and component HR offices; run recurring touchpoints and translate government priorities into team execution. * Identify, document, and mitigate risks; communicate impacts and corrective actions clearly and early; maintain the program risk and issue logs. * Forecast staffing needs against projected workload; maintain bench strength to meet surge events and continuity\-of\-operations requirements. * Ensure adherence to OPM regulations, DHS HR policy, federal records management, and contract security requirements. **Education:** * Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration, or related field. **Required Qualifications** * 7\-10 years of progressive project management experience, including 3\-5 years on federal HR services contracts. * Demonstrated experience managing PWS\-driven contracts with CDRL deliverables. * Proven success leading geographically distributed teams of 10 or more HR practitioners. * Strong written communication; able to produce executive\-grade reports, memoranda, and briefings. **Preferred Qualifications** ---------------------------- * Prior experience supporting DHS or DHS component HR offices. * Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. * Working knowledge of federal HR systems: USA Staffing, NFC, MyPerformance, webTA, and FPPS. * Familiarity with HR shared services delivery models and case management platforms. * Experience drafting Douglas Factors analyses, performance documentation, or other formal personnel actions. **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.