Hybrid Data & AI Project Manager (Jira)

Apex Systems; Greenwood Village (CO); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with company match

Employee stock purchase (ESPP)

Job summary

Apex Systems seeks a Project Manager to join a growing client team in Greenwood Village, CO. The role focuses on data, AI, and innovative initiatives, coordinating across data scientists, engineers, and leadership to deliver impactful projects.

Responsibilities include leading Agile ceremonies, managing Jira workflows, and producing executive status reports. 3 days onsite, 2 days remote per week, long-term contract with potential conversion to permanent.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of PM experience in software engineering or data-focused environments.
• Experience managing data related projects is a plus.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence (you’ll work here daily).
• Strong communication, emotional intelligence, and organizational skills.
• Experience building status reports for executive leadership.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with technical teams and senior leadership.
• Flexibility to adapt between Agile and Waterfall approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives across Data Science, Data Analytics, and Data Pipeline development.
• Run daily standups and Agile ceremonies across teams and projects.
• Partner with data scientists, developers, and leadership to keep projects aligned and moving.
• Own Jira workflows, status updates, and executive reporting—turning complexity into clarity.
• Navigate technical roadblocks, shifting priorities, and evolving requirements with confidence and calm.
• Deliver crisp updates, compelling presentations, and clear documentation that keeps everyone informed.

Skills

PM experience

Jira/Confluence

Communication

Executive reports

Multi-project mgmt

Agile & Waterfall

Data projects

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Apex Systems seeks a Project Manager to join a growing client team in Greenwood Village, CO. The role focuses on data, AI, and innovative initiatives, coordinating across data scientists, engineers, and leadership to deliver impactful projects.

Responsibilities include leading Agile ceremonies, managing Jira workflows, and producing executive status reports. 3 days onsite, 2 days remote per week, long-term contract with potential conversion to permanent.