Sr. Technical Project Manager

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan eligibility

Education reimbursement

Job summary

AXS, based in Downtown Los Angeles, seeks a Senior Technical Project Manager to drive cross-functional initiatives, from planning through delivery. You will coordinate timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications across multiple teams, and own PMO artifacts such as Program Plans and RAID Registers.

The role emphasizes agile delivery and continuous improvement across programs. You will mentor other PMs, coach teams on agile practices, and partner with Product, Engineering, Design, and

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience.
• 4–6 years in project/program management, scrum leadership, or agile delivery.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid delivery.
• Experience coaching teams on agile practices.
• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead moderately complex cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution and delivery.
• Coordinate timelines, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder communications across multiple teams.
• Drive structured execution through planning frameworks, action tracking, milestones, and follow-through.
• Own PMO artifacts including Program Plans, RAID Registers, and Communications.
• Coach teams on agile delivery practices to improve predictability and collaboration.
• Mentor other Project Managers and contribute to PMO standards.

Skills

Agile delivery

Jira

Confluence

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

PMO experience

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA/BS Degree (4-year) or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Slack

Project dashboards

Job description

AXS connects fans with the artists and teams they love. Each year we sell millions of tickets to thousands of incredible events – from concerts and festivals to sports and theater – at some of the most iconic venues in the world. Since our founding in 2011, we’ve consistently pushed the industry forward and improved experiences for fans, making it easier than ever to discover events, find the perfect seats, and enjoy unforgettable live entertainment, and we continue to lead the evolution of our industry today.

We’re passionate about improving the fan experience and providing game-changing solutions for our clients, and we’re always looking for smart, motivated people to help make it happen. Bring your enthusiasm, your big ideas, and your desire to team up with some of the best and brightest in technology and entertainment.

The Role

The Senior Technical Project Manager (Sr TPM) drives the execution and coordination of strategic, cross-functional initiatives within the organization. This role partners with business and technical teams to create clarity, align priorities, and ensure work progresses efficiently across multiple workstreams. The Sr TPM facilitates planning, delivery tracking, risk management, and stakeholder communication while helping teams navigate ambiguity and remove execution barriers. They support Agile and hybrid delivery practices by promoting accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement. The Sr TPM works closely with leadership and delivery teams to improve processes, strengthen collaboration, and increase visibility into program health and outcomes. This role also mentors teams on delivery best practices and contributes to PMO standards, tooling, and operational maturity. Success in this role requires strong organizational and communication skills, sound project management judgment, and the ability to influence and coordinate across teams without direct authority.

What you will do

• Lead moderately complex cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution and delivery
• Coordinate timelines, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder communications across multiple teams
• Drive structured execution through clear planning frameworks, action tracking, milestone management, prioritization, and follow-through
• Own PMO artifacts including Program Plans, RAID Registers, and Communication
• Plans, ensuring they reflect current risks, decisions, and timelines
• Facilitate alignment discussions and help resolve cross-functional ambiguity or execution gaps
• Facilitate and manage dependencies and risks, escalating and mitigating appropriately when risks impact milestones
• Support release readiness, delivery planning, and cross-team coordination activities
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Design, and Business teams to maintain delivery alignment
• Coach teams on practical agile delivery practices that improve predictability, transparency, and collaboration
• Reinforce best practices within agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and standups
• Facilitate retrospectives that allow the team to reflect and continuously improve on their collaboration and delivery practices Monthly (at minimum)
• Identify delivery inefficiencies and help teams improve workflows, decision-making, and execution rhythms
• Mentor other Project Managers, and contribute to org-wide delivery best practices As Needed
• Contribute to continuous improvement of PMO standards, templates, and delivery practices
• Build strong working relationships across technical and business functions
• Provide concise and transparent updates tailored to different audiences, including senior leadership

What you'll bring

• BA/BS Degree (4-year) BA/BS Degree (4-year) Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.
• 4-6 years experience in project management, program management, scrum leadership, agile delivery, or related operational roles
• Working knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid delivery methodologies
• Experience working in ambiguous, fast-moving environments with evolving priorities
• Experience coaching teams on agile delivery practices or process improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent initiatives or workstreams.
• Working knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid delivery methodologies
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent leadership, communication (written, verbal and presentation) and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands.
• Flexible with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Must be able to learn, understand and apply new technologies.
• Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas in order to achieve a common business objective.
• Exposure to PMO environments, delivery governance, or portfolio coordination.
• Proficient with agile practices and program management tooling (Jira, Confluence, Slack, project dashboards).
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI Agile or project management certifications such as CSM, PMI-ACP, PMP, or SAFe are helpful but not required.

What’s in it for You?

• Extraordinary People – we’re not kidding!
• Meaningful Mission– Helping revolutionize an industry and deliver better experiences for fans and clients around the world.
• Development and Learning – Opportunities for learning and leveling up through training and education reimbursement.
• Community & Belonging–A range of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection, inclusion, and professional growth. Access to meaningful volunteer opportunities and community engagement programs to make a positive impact beyond the workplace

Benefits

Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings. Currently, full time employees are eligible for these benefits on the first day of employment.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Pay Range: $108,405 - $150,562

*Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.

More about AXS

AXS, a subsidiary of AEG, sells millions of tickets each year for 1600+ premier venues, sports teams, and event organizers across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles, California, AXS employs more than 900 professionals in multiple locations worldwide. In each location you’ll find a team of dedicated, diverse employees (we’ve dubbed ourselves “Fanatix”) who create groundbreaking products and services in a fun, fast-paced environment.

More about AEG

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.

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