Contract Technical Project Manager — Startup Delivery Lead

Cie; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Cie is seeking a Contract Technical Project Manager to bridge technology, strategy, and execution for client projects. You will partner with cross-functional teams to transform ambitious ideas into successful products, keeping complex initiatives on track in a fast-paced startup setting.

You will lead planning and execution of web application projects, manage scope and budgets, and drive continuous improvement through post-project reviews. A PMP/PRINCE2 badge or Agile experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing technical projects for external clients.
• Experience overseeing web platform configuration and administration.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and PMP/PRINCE2 is a plus.
• Experience with Jira is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of web application projects from initiation through deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies affecting timelines.
• Monitor progress and communicate status, milestones, and outcomes to stakeholders.
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and implement improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile methodologies

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Job description

Cie is seeking a Contract Technical Project Manager to bridge technology, strategy, and execution for client projects. You will partner with cross-functional teams to transform ambitious ideas into successful products, keeping complex initiatives on track in a fast-paced startup setting.

You will lead planning and execution of web application projects, manage scope and budgets, and drive continuous improvement through post-project reviews. A PMP/PRINCE2 badge or Agile experience is a plus.