Technical Project Manager
Technical Project Manager — San Diego, CA
Overview
Point Predictive is redefining fraud detection and risk decisioning for lenders through large-scale consortium data, machine learning, and real-time systems. We are seeking a Technical Project Manager who supports model delivery and customer-facing applications across financial institutions.
In this role, you will own Agile delivery practices, sprint planning, backlog organization, project tracking, and cross-functional coordination. You will work closely with technical and business leaders to translate priorities into clear plans, establish realistic timelines, remove blockers, and maintain accountability through production delivery. The ideal candidate combines strong technical understanding with disciplined execution—a proactive operator who brings structure to complex work while protecting engineering focus and avoiding unnecessary process.
Responsibilities
Serve as Scrum Master for engineering teams, leading sprint planning, standups, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives
Own Jira organization and delivery tracking, ensuring priorities, requirements, owners, estimates, dependencies, and acceptance criteria are clearly defined
Partner with Engineering and Product leaders to improve project scoping, capacity planning, prioritization, and delivery predictability
Lead technical projects from initial planning through development, testing, deployment, and post-production follow-up
Coordinate product releases, customer integrations, model deployments, data initiatives, and infrastructure improvements across teams
Identify blockers, dependencies, risks, and scope changes early, driving resolution and escalating when necessary
Provide clear project updates covering progress, timelines, risks, decisions, and required actions
Improve and automate project-management, reporting, and development workflows while protecting focused engineering time
Use AI-assisted tools to improve planning, documentation, meeting follow-up, and execution efficiency
Qualifications
5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Technical Project Manager, or similar role within a software, data, or technology organization
Strong experience leading Agile ceremonies, managing technical backlogs, and improving sprint execution
Advanced experience with Jira and working knowledge of the software development lifecycle
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional technical projects involving multiple teams and stakeholders
Ability to understand technical systems, ask informed questions, and communicate effectively with engineers and business leaders
Excellent organization, problem-solving, risk-management, and written and verbal communication skills
High level of ownership, accountability, urgency, and attention to detail
Experience in financial services, lending, fraud detection, data platforms, or machine-learning products is a plus
What Success Looks Like
Engineering teams operate with organized backlogs, effective Agile ceremonies, and realistic sprint commitments
Jira provides an accurate view of priorities, ownership, project status, dependencies, and remaining work
Blockers and delivery risks are identified early and resolved proactively
Technical projects and releases are delivered with clear scope, strong coordination, and predictable execution
Leadership receives concise, reliable visibility into project health and decisions requiring attention
Processes improve delivery without adding unnecessary meetings or administrative burden
Why This Role
Help drive the execution behind the data and technology that powers real-time fraud and risk decisions for lenders.
This is a high-impact role with visibility across Point Predictive’s most important technical and product initiatives. You will improve how our engineering teams plan and execute their work while helping complex projects move successfully from concept through production.
You will work directly with Engineering, Data Science, Product, and business leaders to strengthen Agile practices, improve delivery predictability, and help technical teams remain focused on building high-quality systems and products.
Education
Bachelor's or Master's
Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person