How OnHires Helped It-Jim Scale Its AI R&D Project Management Team
It-Jim is an R&D company focused on developing advanced AI solutions, including computer vision, machine learning, and augmented reality technologies. The company works across industries, helping businesses solve complex problems related to image, signal, and video analysis.
Client:
It-Jim
Industry:
IT
Country:
Ukraine
Service:
Recruitment
Background
AI and computer vision projects require not only strong engineering capabilities but also highly structured project management.
As It-Jim scaled its R&D efforts, the need for experienced project managers became critical. These roles required individuals who could coordinate complex technical workflows, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery of AI-driven solutions.
Challenges
Hiring for AI-focused R&D companies requires candidates who understand both technical processes and project delivery frameworks.
It-Jim needed to find project managers capable of working closely with engineering teams while also managing timelines, expectations, and client communication.
At the same time, the market for experienced technical project managers with AI exposure is limited, especially in competitive regions.
Limited pool of project managers with experience in AI and computer vision
Need for strong coordination between technical and business stakeholders
Simultaneous hiring across similar but distinct roles
Requirement for candidates who can operate in R&D environments
Need for structured evaluation of both technical understanding and management skills
Solution
OnHires implemented a recruitment strategy tailored to AI and R&D environments.
We started with role calibration sessions to clearly define expectations for each position. For the Technical Project Manager role, focus was placed on understanding AI workflows and working closely with engineering teams. For the Project Manager role, emphasis was on delivery management, communication, and coordination.
Targeted sourcing pipelines were launched across regional and international talent markets, supported by structured hiring workflows and регулярные syncs with the client team.
Targeted sourcing within AI, engineering, and project management communities
Structured evaluation frameworks combining technical and management skills
Dedicated pipelines for technical and non-technical PM roles
Weekly hiring operations to ensure alignment and speed
End-to-end recruitment management
Results
The structured hiring approach allowed It-Jim to strengthen its project management capabilities without slowing down its R&D processes.
By focusing on candidates who could bridge the gap between engineering and delivery, the company was able to improve coordination across teams and ensure smoother execution of complex AI projects.
This resulted in more efficient workflows and reduced delivery risks.
2 key hires successfully completed
45 percent faster time to hire
Improved alignment between engineering and project delivery
Higher quality candidates with relevant technical understanding
More predictable and structured project execution
Roles successfully filled:
Project Manager
This case demonstrates how structured recruitment helps AI and R&D companies build strong project management teams that support complex technical delivery.
By aligning hiring with both technical and operational requirements, It-Jim was able to create a more efficient and scalable project management function, enabling faster execution and better collaboration across teams.
OnHires helped us find project managers who truly understand how to work with technical teams. Their structured approach made the hiring process much faster and more effective.
CEO
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