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# Technical Project Manager (Data and AI) at CompassX Group

- **Company:** CompassX Group
- **Location:** Irvine, CA
- **Compensation:** $140k–$160k
- **Employment:** contract
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/compassx/55bddf07-90e3-4b73-a4d0-32b8261e7514

## 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 highly technical Project Manager to drive delivery for a cutting-edge enterprise technology initiative. You will be at the forefront of a fast-paced, high-visibility project focused on delivering real-time data and advanced capabilities for end-users. Working closely with core business operations and technical teams, you will act as the crucial bridge between engineering execution and strategic business goals. This is a senior delivery role requiring someone who is comfortable diving into technical details, managing complex dependencies, and driving cross-functional alignment in a dynamic consulting environment.

## What You'll Do

- Lead Complex Delivery: Drive the end-to-end execution of a high-visibility, real-time technology platform from inception through deployment.

- Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner directly with diverse business stakeholders and engineering teams to manage the rapid delivery of complex technology solutions.

- Technical Bridge: Act as a highly technical PM, interfacing seamlessly with developers to translate complex business requirements into actionable technical tasks, API specifications, and sprint backlogs.

- Agile Orchestration: Facilitate core Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, retrospectives) to ensure predictable delivery cadences.

- Risk & Dependency Management: Proactively identify project roadblocks, manage cross-team dependencies, and implement effective mitigation strategies to keep delivery on track.

- Executive Reporting: Provide clear, transparent progress updates, milestone tracking, and project health metrics to senior leadership and client sponsors without adding unnecessary administrative overhead.

## What You'll Bring

- Proven Technical Delivery: Strong track record (7+ years) of delivering complex custom software, enterprise integrations, or data-driven technology solutions.

- Consulting Mindset: Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, adapting quickly to new technical landscapes, cultures, and business domains.

- Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills with the proven ability to build trust and influence both highly technical engineering teams and senior business leaders.

- SDLC & Agile Expertise: Deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and practical experience actively managing sprint boards and Agile methodologies.

- Strategic Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to "talk code" with developers while maintaining a focus on the broader business objectives and product vision.

- Hybrid Availability: Must be local to Orange County/Southern California and able to work on-site 2-3 days per week at the client site in Irvine.

- Contract Readiness: Available immediately for an estimated 6-month consulting engagement (1099/Independent Contractor preferred).

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. [CompassX Careers – New Page](https://www.compassx.com/careers-new/)

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