Program Manager

Job#: 3028526

Job Description:

Apex Systems is hiring for an AI Program Manager Role in Burbank, CA. If you are interested please send your most updated word copy of your resume to

Job Title: AI Program Manager

Location: Burbank, CA (Hybrid - 4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

Duration: Contract (12 months, with potential extension)

Pay Range: $85-90/hr

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced AI Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that support enterprise technology and operational programs. This role focuses on execution, alignment, visibility, and delivery across multiple teams. The Program Manager will act as the central owner of execution, ensuring work is prioritized, tracked, and successfully driven through release.

This is not a technical engineering role. AI is used as a productivity and visibility tool, not something the Program Manager builds or codes.
Key Responsibilities

• Own execution across multiple, concurrent initiatives spanning engineering, product, operations, and business teams
• Track work that is:
  • In progress
  • Blocked
  • Completed but not yet released
• Drive work through final delivery and release
• Surface risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs early and clearly
• Provide consistent, executive-ready status updates to leadership
• Build and maintain dashboards that give real-time visibility into program health
• Use AI tools to support reporting, analysis, documentation, and execution visibility
• Ensure teams are using Jira and related tools effectively and consistently
• Facilitate program ceremonies, planning, and alignment meetings
• Operate as a connector across teams, translating strategy into execution

AI Usage Expectations

AI is used to enhance efficiency and clarity, including:

• Prompt-driven analysis and documentation
• AI-assisted reporting and dashboards
• Summarizing materials, notes, and execution artifacts

AI is leveraged as a tool, not the core deliverable.
Qualifications

• 7+ years of Program or Project Management experience
• Experience managing execution across multiple teams simultaneously
• Strong reporting, dashboarding, and executive communication skills
• Hands-on experience with Jira (Smartsheet and Airtable are a plus)
• Experience working in large, enterprise environments
• Bachelor's degree
• Comfortable working with Directors and VPs
• Hands-on familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor, Copilot, similar)
• Calm, organized, and effective in fast-moving, ambiguous environments

EEO Employer

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. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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 ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: 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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.