Senior Technical PM - Lean Agile Delivery for Apps

Compassx; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CompassX is seeking a hands-on Technical Project Manager to drive delivery for a fast-paced custom software initiative. You will partner with Operations to shape the product vision, lead engineering through development cadences, manage the backlog, plan releases, and remove blockers as a senior individual-contributor.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years delivering software in lean, small-team environments, can write technical specs and user stories, review APIs, and test builds on physical devices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years as Technical PM/Scrum Master/Agile Delivery Lead delivering custom software (mobile, web, or API integrations)
• Translate product goals into developer-ready tickets with clear acceptance criteria
• Hands-on release validation and testing on physical devices/endpoints
• Unblock software engineers; clarify edge cases and maintain team productivity
• Backlog and ticket management; write technical specs and user stories
• Comfort talking code and reviewing APIs; discuss architecture with developers
• Hybrid availability: based in LA/OC with on-site flexibility

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Agile delivery: daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, release tracking for a dedicated engineering team
• Translate product goals into technical tickets with acceptance criteria
• Unblock engineers and maintain team velocity
• Hands-on release validation on physical devices during release cycles
• Manage dependencies and provide clear progress updates to stakeholders
• Demonstrate a proven software delivery background in lean small-team environments
• Maintain backlog and ticket rigor with robust technical specs and user stories
• Demonstrate technical fluency and ability to discuss architecture with developers
• Test and validate builds on physical devices and endpoints
• Be available for hybrid on-site work in LA/OC as needed
• Operate with a builder mindset emphasizing speed and pragmatism

Skills

Lean Agile Delivery

Backlog Management

Technical Specs & User Stories

Release Planning

Stakeholder Communication

Hybrid/On-site Collaboration

Education

CS/Engineering degree

Job description

CompassX is seeking a hands-on Technical Project Manager to drive delivery for a fast-paced custom software initiative. You will partner with Operations to shape the product vision, lead engineering through development cadences, manage the backlog, plan releases, and remove blockers as a senior individual-contributor.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years delivering software in lean, small-team environments, can write technical specs and user stories, review APIs, and test builds on physical devices.