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title: 'Technical Project Manager - Contract at Cie'
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# Technical Project Manager - Contract at Cie

- **Company:** Cie
- **Location:** Irvine California, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-08-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cie/jobs/4701764006

## Job description

The best startups don't just build great products—they build the systems and teams that make innovation happen. We're looking for a Contract Technical Project Manager who thrives at the intersection of technology, strategy, and execution. In this role, you'll support one of our clients by partnering with cross-functional teams to transform ambitious ideas into successful products, keeping complex initiatives on track while navigating the fast pace and evolving priorities of a startup environment. You'll serve as the bridge between stakeholders, engineering, and product, ensuring work stays aligned, obstacles are removed, and momentum never slows. If you're energized by solving complex problems, collaborating with exceptional people, and bringing structure to innovation, you'll thrive in this role and make a meaningful impact from day one.

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

## About Cie

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Cie is a venture studio that partners with corporate leaders to re-imagine existing businesses and launches new ventures with entrepreneurs, acting as an innovation lab and accelerator.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Seed round in 2015, amount undisclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Irvine, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1999
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Venture Studio / Innovation Lab / Technology, Information and Internet
- **Target customers**: Corporate partners (B2B) seeking to build new business opportunities, and visionary entrepreneurs looking to launch and scale startups.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Cie creates startups that solve real problems and partners with corporates that do the same. Our team is working to make the world a better place.” (from careers page)

## Products & Services
- **Venture Studio Services**: Provides strategic and operational expertise in technology, product development, brand building, and customer acquisition to help launch and scale new businesses.
- **Corporate Partnership Program**: Partners with innovative corporate leaders (e.g., Petco, Pilot Flying J, Leslie’s Pool) to re-imagine existing businesses and build new ventures together.
- **Portfolio Companies (selected incubated startups)**:
  - **Cie Games** – acquired by Glu Mobile
  - **Nativo** – a native advertising platform
  - **ASAP Tire** – acquired by Tire Rack
  - **Titan School Solutions** – acquired by LINQ
  - **Performa Labs**
  - **Longève Brands**

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of **$9.0M** (per LinkedIn)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Corporate partners include Driving Line, Enzymedica, Leslie’s Pool, Nitto, Petco, Pilot Flying J, StyleHaul, and others.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Eight consecutive years (2019-2026) named to Built In’s Best Places to Work (#3 Startup in LA, #32 Startup in the U.S., #60 All Companies in 2026).
  - Multiple portfolio company acquisitions (Cie Games, ASAP Tire, Titan School Solutions).
  - Active hiring across engineering, marketing, people, product, and sales roles.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Venture Studio Model**: Combines Silicon Valley DNA with the business maturity of serial entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and Fortune 500 executives – de-risking the startup process.
- **Cross‑Industry Experience**: Has built ventures across gaming, adtech, automotive, edtech, and more, providing a diversified toolkit.
- **Proven Exit Track Record**: Multiple successful acquisitions (Glu Mobile, Tire Rack, LINQ) demonstrate ability to create valuable companies.
- **Experienced Leadership Team**: Key executives have backgrounds at Amazon, eBay, Yahoo!, Overture, Pepsi, Nestlé, Saks Fifth Avenue, Goldman Sachs, and Internet Brands.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current Priorities**: Launching new ventures with visionary entrepreneurs and adventurous corporate partners; solving real-world problems through commercial platforms; expanding the venture studio portfolio.
- **Direction for Growth**: Continuing to partner with corporate leaders for innovation and building new startups from ground zero across a variety of industries.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture Highlights**: Described as collaborative, approachable, and open – “No matter your title, you will have a seat at the table.” Quarterly engagement surveys, all-hands meetings, and team-based strategic planning are used.
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Offers a remote work program, flexible work schedule, and a hybrid work model.
- **Noteworthy Perks & Benefits**:
  - Equity grants in incubated startups.
  - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  - 401(k) plan with company match.
  - Catered lunches once a month; stocked kitchen.
  - Professional development tracks, mentorship, education stipends.
- **Engineering Culture**: Emphasis on learning across multiple early-stage projects, using OKR model, and encouraging idea-sharing across departments. Senior roles (Senior Software Engineer, Senior Unity Developer) listed on Greenhouse.

## Sources
1. [ciedigital.com/careers](https://www.ciedigital.com/careers/)
2. [ciedigital.com](https://www.ciedigital.com/)
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/cie](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cie/jobs/4580523006)
4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/cie/faq/workplace-perception)
5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cie-digital-labs)

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