Technical Project/Program Management - Technical Program Manager II

Apex Systems; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ESPP

401K with company match

HSA

EAP with counseling

Professional development benefits

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Technical Program Manager II for our AI Research team in Menlo Park, onsite. The role emphasizes managing compliance reviews, stakeholder coordination, and data annotation using Google Sheets/Excel.

A strong PM background in AI-enabled projects is required. The position demands 5+ years in technical program management with a focus on AI, plus excellent communication and organizational skills to navigate multiple concurrent initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Technical Program Management and compliance reviews at a technology company with AI focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple project compliance reviews for frontier research, draft requirements, monitor daily progress, manage action items, and proactively resolve blockers to keep milestones on schedule.
• Collaborate with requesters, engineering, research teams, and reviewers to clarify requirements, streamline approval stages, and coordinate with privacy stakeholders to document best practices.
• Maintain regular updates and transparency across teams, delivering weekly reports detailing project status, achievements, risks, and review process insights.
• Identify, mitigate, and elevate project risks early, particularly those impacting review timelines and key dependencies.
• Research, catalog, and annotate AI Research assets with high attention to detail, utilizing Google Sheets/Excel for data exploration and workflow optimization.
• Stay current on developments in the AI research landscape and tooling to continuously improve project outcomes.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Stakeholder management

Independent work / time management

Data annotation in Google Sheets/Excel

Google Apps / Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / CE or related field

Tools

Google Apps

Microsoft Office

Web browsers

AI productivity tools

Job description

Job#: 3049483

Job Description:

Technical Program Manager II

Location: Menlo Park, California (Onsite)

Compensation: $77 - $87 HOURLY

Role Overview

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager for our AI Research team. This role oversees business-critical projects, focusing on facilitating review and approval processes to initiate and ship projects. The position requires operational excellence, stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate ambiguity across multiple concurrent initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple project compliance reviews for frontier research, draft requirements, monitor daily progress, manage action items, and proactively resolve blockers to keep milestones on schedule.
• Collaborate with requesters, engineering, research teams, and reviewers to clarify requirements, streamline approval stages, and coordinate with privacy stakeholders to document best practices.
• Maintain regular updates and transparency across teams, delivering weekly reports detailing project status, achievements, risks, and review process insights.
• Identify, mitigate, and elevate project risks early, particularly those impacting review timelines and key dependencies.
• Research, catalog, and annotate AI Research assets with high attention to detail, utilizing Google Sheets/Excel for data exploration and workflow optimization.
• Stay current on developments in the AI research landscape and tooling to continuously improve project outcomes.

Required Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field is required.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in Technical Program Management and compliance reviews at a technology company with a focus on AI is required.

Skills

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to manage stakeholders, persuade, and build consensus.
• Strong ability to work independently, manage time effectively, solve complex problems, and thrive in ambiguous environments.
• Proficiency in Google Apps, Microsoft Office, web browsers, and AI productivity tools.
• Advanced skills in Google Sheets/Excel for data annotation and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• An MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
• PMI or PMP certification is preferred.
• Background in Privacy and Compliance Reviews, (Generative) AI, Data Analytics, Data Annotations, or Risk Management.
• Hands-on experience running ad-hoc queries, analyzing data, and using AI agents and research tools.

Benefits

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.