--- title: 'Technical Project Manager (Application Development and Deployment) at CompassX Group' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/technical-project-manager-application-development-and-deployment-compassx-group-n5944aj3exyy' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Technical Project Manager (Application Development and Deployment) at CompassX Group - **Company:** CompassX Group - **Location:** Irvine, CA - **Compensation:** $140k–$150k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-08-28 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/compassx/f2be30df-6148-456e-9adb-3af1d9348a39 ## Job description CompassX is a boutique business and technology consulting firm. We help Fortune 500 and high-growth clients deliver their most strategic initiatives, from enterprise transformations to digital and data-driven projects. With over 15 years of proven results, we’ve expanded across industries including financial services, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, consumer products, and quick service restaurants. We are honored to be recognized as a three-time winner of Consulting Magazine’s Best Boutique Firms to Work For, and previously recognized as a “Best Place to Work” in Southern California and one of INC.’s 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. We are looking for a hands-on Technical Project Manager to drive delivery for a fast-paced custom software initiative. You will work with Operations to draw out the product vision and manage engineering to develop the platform. You will lead a core team through development cadences, manage the backlog, plan the releases, and clear blockers for the team. This is a senior individual-contributor delivery role.  We're looking for someone who understands the details and is less reliant on top-down governance structures. ## What You'll Do - 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 ## What You'll Bring - Proven Software Delivery Background: 8+ years of experience as a Technical PM, Scrum Master, or Agile Delivery Lead driving custom software development (mobile, web, or API integrations) — ideally in lean small-team environments rather than large enterprise PMO structures. - Backlog & Ticket Expertise: Strong ability to write technical specs and user stories and manage sprint boards. - Technical Fluency: A degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience — you can comfortably talk code, review API endpoints, and digest technical architecture with developers. - Comfort with Physical Devices: Willingness and ability to test and validate builds on physical hardware/endpoints as part of the release process - prior exposure to mobile apps, POS systems, digital kiosks, or connected devices is a plus. - Hybrid Availability: Based in LA / OC with the flexibility to work on-site where needed. - Builder Mindset: A preference for pragmatic, tenacious, and high-speed execution over heavy processes. Our consultants say CompassX is a place where they can truly find their own path. As part of a smaller firm, they see the impact of their work, have an identity, and know their voice matters. They value the freedom to take the reins of their careers, shape their client work, and maintain a direct line to leadership. With CompassX’s focus on serving local Southern California clients, consultants not only build lasting relationships but also see the results of their work in the communities where they live. At CompassX, you won’t just follow a path - you’ll create one. ## About CompassX Group ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: CompassX Group is a boutique business and technology consulting firm that helps Fortune 500/1000 clients bridge the gap between ideas and measurable results through project leadership and business transformation. - **Entity Type**: Private (mid-growth, bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: Irvine, California, United States - **Founded**: 2009 - **Founders**: Kyle J. Heppenstall (Managing Director & presumed founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Business Consulting and Services, with specializations in Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Consumer Discretionary. - **Target customers**: B2B – Fortune 500/1000 enterprises and established organizations. - **Mission / purpose**: “Bridging the divide between great ideas and meaningful results” by matching consultants to work they are passionate about and delivering high-quality, low-bureaucracy engagements. ## Products & Services CompassX delivers consulting services across several practice areas, each offered as a client engagement (not a standalone product): - **Project Management & Business Transformation**: End-to-end delivery leadership for complex strategic initiatives, including agile and product evolution, business resiliency, and process improvement. - **Solution Design (UX / Product / Process)**: Senior consultants and solution owners who design user experiences, product strategies, and operational workflows. - **Data & AI Solutions**: Manager-level solution owners who architect data platforms and AI-driven business capabilities. - **Organizational Change Management**: Consulting engagement focused on driving adoption and cultural transformation during large-scale change. - **Technology Advisory**: Strategic guidance on technology roadmaps, vendor selection, and digital evolution. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company). - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of approximately **$4.5M** (latest estimate) and a team of **30 employees**. - **Notable Investors / Partners**: No external investors disclosed; clients include well-known Fortune 500/1000 firms (e.g., Taco Bell, Capital Group, Deloitte alumni are common talent sources). - **Growth Signals**: Active job postings (16 open roles as of mid-2026); LinkedIn follower growth of +148% year-over-year; expanding into Data & AI solution ownership; described as a “mid-growth company” with 13+ years of history. ## Competitive Advantages - **Boutique by design** – Remains small and adaptable, limiting bureaucracy while still solving large-scale, global problems for multi-billion‑dollar clients. - **Low/no‑travel model** – Consultants work primarily from SoCal offices with minimal travel, differentiating from traditional Big Four consulting firms. - **Culture of access** – Employees have direct interaction with company leadership and can shape the firm’s evolution. - **High retention signals** – Emphasis on “A‑Players,” transparent career paths, and a tight-knit community. ## Strategic Focus - **Deepen Data & AI capabilities** – Recent job postings for “Manager – Solution Owner (Data, and AI)” signal a push into high‑demand technology advisory. - **Maintain boutique scale** – Prioritize quality of work and employee satisfaction over rapid headcount growth. - **Expand in Financial Services** – Dedicated practice lead for Business Transformation in Capital Markets. - **Continue local hiring** – All roles are hybrid in Irvine/LA, reinforcing the “local model” that differentiates them from remote‑first competitors. ## Why Work Here - **Work‑life harmony** – Flexible, no/low‑travel model with hybrid offices in Irvine and Los Angeles. - **Generous benefits** – 2‑week sabbaticals every 2 years, 3 weeks PTO plus holidays and sick time, retirement plan with company match, full health coverage. - **Transparent career progression** – Annual review process with clear milestones; ability to customize your consulting career journey. - **Small‑team feel** – “Boutique by design” means you know everyone and have a voice in company decisions. - **Interesting work** – Solve problems for Fortune 500/1000 clients without the bureaucracy of a large firm. ## Sources 1. [CompassX About Page](https://www.compassx.com/about/) 2. [CompassX Careers Page (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/compassx) 3. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/compassx-group) 4. [CompassX Careers – Culture & Benefits](https://www.compassx.com/careers-2/) 5. 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