Technical Project Manager (Application Development and Deployment)
About The Position
CompassX is a boutique business and technology consulting firm that assists Fortune 500 and high-growth clients with strategic initiatives, including enterprise transformations and digital/data projects. With over 15 years of experience, CompassX has a proven track record across various industries. The firm is recognized for its positive work environment, having won awards such as Consulting Magazine’s Best Boutique Firms to Work For. They are seeking a hands-on Technical Project Manager to lead a fast-paced custom software initiative. This role involves collaborating with Operations to define product vision and working with engineering to develop the platform. The Technical Project Manager will lead a core team through development cycles, manage the backlog, plan releases, and remove impediments. This is a senior individual-contributor role that requires a deep understanding of project details and less reliance on formal governance structures.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience as a Technical PM, Scrum Master, or Agile Delivery Lead driving custom software development (mobile, web, or API integrations).
- Experience in lean small-team environments rather than large enterprise PMO structures.
- Strong ability to write technical specs and user stories and manage sprint boards.
- A degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Ability to comfortably talk code, review API endpoints, and digest technical architecture with developers.
- Willingness and ability to test and validate builds on physical hardware/endpoints as part of the release process.
- Based in LA / OC with the flexibility to work on-site where needed.
- A preference for pragmatic, tenacious, and high-speed execution over heavy processes.
Nice To Haves
- Prior exposure to mobile apps, POS systems, digital kiosks, or connected devices is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Drive Lean Agile Delivery: Lead daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release tracking for a dedicated custom software engineering team.
- Translate Product Goals into Technical Tickets: Turn high-level requirements into developer-ready user stories, technical tasks, or API integration specifications with clear acceptance criteria.
- Unblock Software Engineers: Actively resolve bottlenecks, clarify edge cases, and maintain team productivity.
- Hands-On Release Validation: Test, validate, and troubleshoot custom app builds directly on physical devices and endpoints as part of the release cycle.
- Manage Dependencies & Stakeholder Updates: Keep sprint velocity predictable and provide clean, transparent progress updates to business and technology stakeholders without adding unnecessary administrative overhead.
Benefits
- Consultants find their own path.
- See the impact of their work.
- Have an identity and know their voice matters.
- Freedom to take the reins of their careers.
- Shape their client work.
- Maintain a direct line to leadership.
- Focus on serving local Southern California clients.
- Build lasting relationships.
- See the results of their work in the communities where they live.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
