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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field
- 5+ years experience managing technical projects for external clients, preferably in a startup 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
- Familiarity/experience with Agile methodologies
- Project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2)
- Experience with Jira
What the Team is Saying
Cie Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as a full suite of medical, dental, and vision options, with additional elements like mental health benefits also referenced. Public materials present these plans as comprehensive for employees and dependents.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is highlighted across career pages and job postings. This indicates employer-backed support for long-term savings.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — All team members are stated to receive equity grants in incubated startups, and postings reference salary plus equity. For those who value venture-studio upside, this broad access to ownership is a notable differentiator.
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What We Do
Cie is a venture studio that serves as an innovation lab and accelerator for bold entrepreneurs who want to transform disruptive ideas into thriving ventures. Cie blends Silicon Valley DNA with the business maturity of serial entrepreneurs, seasoned venture capitalists, and Fortune 500 executives. Combined with the team’s strategic and operational expertise in technology, product development, brand building, and customer acquisition, Cie consistently drives positive outcomes across a wide range of business challenges. Cie’s venture portfolio includes Cie Games (acquired by Glu Mobile), Nativo (acquired by Life360), ASAP Tire (acquired by Tire Rack), Titan School Solutions (acquired by LINQ), Performa Labs, Apollo Education System, Sparkhaus, and a growing list of emerging start-ups. Cie’s leadership team has served key roles at transformational companies such as Amazon, eBay, Yahoo!, Overture, Pepsi, Nestlé, Saks Fifth Avenue, Goldman Sachs, and Internet Brands.
Why Work With Us
We’re passionate about launching new businesses and accelerating growth in our ventures. We’re looking for people who are entrepreneurial at heart, want to be builders and creators, and are willing to roll up their sleeves. You’ll learn how we build successful startups, find the signal in all the noise, and incubate your own ideas.
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