Technical Program Product Manager II
Involvement in cutting-edge, high-scale projects (e.g., supporting Prime Video streams for major events, building AI and machine learning infrastructure, and international backbone expansion).
Exposure to end-to-end data center construction and global networking.
Opportunity to learn how the Internet works at scale and to participate in the planning and execution of major infrastructure projects. Variety, scale, and pace of work are both challenging and rewarding for the right candidate.
Team Structure:
- Manager based in Dublin; direct interaction with the manager will be limited.
- Contractors will be paired with experienced team members for support and training.
Type of Projects:
- Repeatable, operational projects (not one-off initiatives).
- High volume due to rapid company growth and recent layoffs of full-time staff.
- Responsibilities include tracking hardware deliveries, coordinating technician schedules, and ensuring timely project execution.
- No expectation of leading projects independently at first; will support existing TPMs and teams.
Qualifications:
- 5 yrs Project Management Experience
- 3+ years deploying networking infrastructure; not strictly in data centers, but some understanding of data centers is preferred.
- Must understand networking hardware installation basics (e.g., power limits in racks).
- Basic knowledge of fiber is a plus but not mandatory.
- Networking Fundamentals:
- Understanding of switches, routers, and OSI layers 1-3.
- Familiarity with concepts such as routing protocols, three-way handshake, DDoS, ping, and common networking terms.
- No deep engineering or hands-on configuration expectedjust conceptual understanding to communicate effectively with engineers and business teams.
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.