Manager - Solution Owner (Data, and AI)
CompassX Group, California, MO, United States
CompassX is a boutique business and technology consulting firm that helps Fortune 500 and high‑growth clients deliver their most strategic initiatives, from enterprise transformations to digital and data‑driven projects.
We help clients across industries including financial services, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, consumer products, and quick service restaurants. With over 15 years of proven results, we’ve expanded across industries and were recognized as a three‑time winner of Consulting Magazine’s Best Boutique Firms to Work For.
This role is fully remote; however, we are presently only set up to employ individuals who reside and work remotely from the following states:
California, Washington, Texas, Oregon, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Georgia .
What You’ll Do
Perform complex delivery management on client engagements, defining project roadmaps, financials, and timelines for multiple workstreams
Define and work within an agile project governance framework, facilitating backlog refinement, sprint planning, and Scrum ceremonies to drive team velocity
Act as the "Navigator", guiding the roadmap and anticipating risks to ensure the solution moves smoothly from idea to prototype to production
Serve as the "Translator", converting business goals into actionable technical requirements and explaining technical constraints back to stakeholders
Operate as an "Air Traffic Controller", managing cross‑team dependencies, prioritizing work, and keeping delivery moving safely without collision
Act as a "Therapist" for the project, listening deeply to stakeholders to cut through noise and identify the true business need behind the request
Serve as the functional authority for Data, Technology, & AI solutions, evaluating use case feasibility and mapping data lineage and schema needs
Partner with Solution Architects and Engineers to align on technical strategy, understanding pipelines and models to validate the approach
Manage quality assurance by defining success metrics, overseeing User Acceptance Testing, and manually validating data quality and model readiness
What You’ll Bring
5+ years of experience in product ownership and technical program management
Strong consulting background, ideally with experience in reputable consulting firms
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (Business, Computer Science, Engineering) or equivalent demonstrable practical experience
Strong ability to bridge the gap between non‑technical stakeholders and engineering teams
Experience operating in Data, Technology, or AI environments, with an understanding of data pipelines, advanced analytics, or other modern architecture
Proficiency in Agile methodologies, including managing backlogs and leading ceremonies in rapid development cycles
Proven track record of stakeholder management, executive communication, and driving consensus
Hands‑on experience with requirement documentation, data validation, and UAT planning
Self‑driven, outcome‑oriented, and able to serve as the single source of truth for a solution
Benefits
Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus
PTO, holidays, and sabbatical program
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plan with company match from day one
Learning and professional development support
Small‑firm culture with direct access to leadership
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We help clients across industries including financial services, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, consumer products, and quick service restaurants. With over 15 years of proven results, we’ve expanded across industries and were recognized as a three‑time winner of Consulting Magazine’s Best Boutique Firms to Work For.
This role is fully remote; however, we are presently only set up to employ individuals who reside and work remotely from the following states:
California, Washington, Texas, Oregon, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Georgia .
What You’ll Do
Perform complex delivery management on client engagements, defining project roadmaps, financials, and timelines for multiple workstreams
Define and work within an agile project governance framework, facilitating backlog refinement, sprint planning, and Scrum ceremonies to drive team velocity
Act as the "Navigator", guiding the roadmap and anticipating risks to ensure the solution moves smoothly from idea to prototype to production
Serve as the "Translator", converting business goals into actionable technical requirements and explaining technical constraints back to stakeholders
Operate as an "Air Traffic Controller", managing cross‑team dependencies, prioritizing work, and keeping delivery moving safely without collision
Act as a "Therapist" for the project, listening deeply to stakeholders to cut through noise and identify the true business need behind the request
Serve as the functional authority for Data, Technology, & AI solutions, evaluating use case feasibility and mapping data lineage and schema needs
Partner with Solution Architects and Engineers to align on technical strategy, understanding pipelines and models to validate the approach
Manage quality assurance by defining success metrics, overseeing User Acceptance Testing, and manually validating data quality and model readiness
What You’ll Bring
5+ years of experience in product ownership and technical program management
Strong consulting background, ideally with experience in reputable consulting firms
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (Business, Computer Science, Engineering) or equivalent demonstrable practical experience
Strong ability to bridge the gap between non‑technical stakeholders and engineering teams
Experience operating in Data, Technology, or AI environments, with an understanding of data pipelines, advanced analytics, or other modern architecture
Proficiency in Agile methodologies, including managing backlogs and leading ceremonies in rapid development cycles
Proven track record of stakeholder management, executive communication, and driving consensus
Hands‑on experience with requirement documentation, data validation, and UAT planning
Self‑driven, outcome‑oriented, and able to serve as the single source of truth for a solution
Benefits
Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus
PTO, holidays, and sabbatical program
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plan with company match from day one
Learning and professional development support
Small‑firm culture with direct access to leadership
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