Technical Project Manager - Contract

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

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What you\'ll do:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of web application projects from initiation through deployment, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product designers, QA, executives to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets to track progress and allocate resources effectively.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies that may impact project timelines and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and communicate status updates, key milestones, risks, and project outcomes to stakeholders and management.
• Conduct post-project reviews to evaluate outcomes, identify lessons learned, and implement continuous improvements.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field
• 5+ yrs experience managing technical projects for external clients, preferably in a start-up or technology-driven environment
• Experience managing web platform configuration, customization, and administration
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus
• Familiarity/experience with Agile methodologies
• Experience with Jira is a bonus