Project Manager, Agile Delivery (Contract)
Los Angeles, CA / Irvine, CA
Core Consultants
Full-Time / Hybrid
This is a 1099 contract
Role Description
As a Scrum Master & Project Manager you will be responsible for guiding Agile teams, coordinating project activities, and ensuring business results are achieved through effective delivery. You will lead and facilitate sprint ceremonies, support backlog management, and provide Agile coaching to help teams continuously improve. In this role, you will coordinate across cross-functional teams, remove blockers, and ensure initiatives move smoothly from planning through execution.
You will also play a critical role in organizing and tracking initiatives, using tools like Jira, Trello, or Monday.com to manage progress and reporting. As a central point of contact for the client and internal teams, you will help drive alignment on priorities, milestones, and deliverables.
Project Manager / Scrum Master Requirements
- 58 years of project management experience, ideally in consulting, enterprise, or technology-driven environments
- Proven track record leading technology implementations, business transformations, and cross-functional initiatives
- 35 years of hands-on experience in Agile environments (Scrum or Kanban), including facilitation of sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid), with ability to balance Agile coaching and delivery focus
- Experience managing project scope, schedule, milestones, risks, and dependencies to ensure successful delivery
- Skilled in removing impediments, problem-solving, and driving accountability across teams
- Proficiency with Agile project management tools (Jira, Trello, Monday.com, or similar)
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills with proven ability to influence and align diverse teams
- Familiarity with loyalty, third-party delivery (DoorDash, UberEats), supply chain, or logistics industries (preferred)
- PMP, CSM, or other project management certification (preferred)
You'll Fit Right In If You Are A :
You are a strong facilitator who ensures teams are aligned and engagedYou thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoy problem-solving with cross-functional partnersYou are proactive, detail-oriented, and accountable for delivering valueYou can balance structure with flexibility listening to the team's needs before recommending improvementsYou are motivated by helping teams succeed and contributing to both client and company growthWhy CompassX
Lead high-visibility projects with Fortune 500 and industry-leading clientsJoin a close-knit consulting firm where your work is recognized and valuedAccess mentorship, training, and opportunities to grow into senior leadership rolesBe part of a culture built on excellence, growth, grit, team, and accountability$50 - $80 an hour