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Project Manager Technical Project Manager Jobs in Irvine, CA

Technical Project Manager

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$123K - $174K/yr

Vast is looking for a Technical Project Manager , reporting to the Senior Manager of Technical Projects, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of ...

Technical Project Manager

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$133K - $190K/yr

Vast is looking for a Technical Project Manager , reporting to the Senior Manager of Technical Projects, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Technical Project Manager

Long Beach, CA · On-site +1

$78K - $148K/yr

Administer the project change control procedure with the customer project manager * Coordinate and manage the technical activities of all Laserfiche resources * Manage progress against milestones ...

Administer the project change control procedure with the customer project manager * Coordinate and manage the technical activities of all Laserfiche resources * Manage progress against milestones ...

Hybrid 2-3 days onsite in Irvine, CA Our client seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead an Oracle Fusion ERP implementation focused on financial and custodial accounting capabilities. The role will ...

Hybrid 2-3 days onsite in Irvine, CA Our client seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead an Oracle Fusion ERP implementation focused on financial and custodial accounting capabilities. The role will ...

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How much do project manager technical project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for project manager technical project manager in Irvine, CA is $126,086.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,000.00 and $144,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Project Manager Technical Project Manager vs Project Manager?

AspectProject ManagerTechnical Project Manager
CredentialsPM certifications (PMP, CAPM)PM certifications + technical certifications (e.g., Scrum, Agile)
Work EnvironmentGeneral project oversight across industriesTechnical teams, software development, IT projects
Employer & Industry UsageVarious industries including construction, marketingIT, software, technology sectors
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on project management skillsFocus on technical expertise alongside project management

The main difference is that a Project Manager oversees projects broadly across industries, focusing on management skills, while a Technical Project Manager combines project management with technical expertise, often working closely with IT or software development teams. The Technical Project Manager role requires additional technical certifications and a deeper understanding of technical processes, making it suitable for tech-heavy projects.

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Infographic showing various Project Manager Technical Project Manager job openings in Irvine, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 90% In-person, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,086 per year, or $60.6 per hour.

Technical Project Manager

Vast

Long Beach, CA • On-site

$123K - $174K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Vast is looking for a Technical Project Manager, reporting to the Senior Manager of Technical Projects, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This person will lead the cross-functional development and execution of the systems that will be required for the development of Haven-1 and future products.

This will be a full-timeexempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Leverage technical experience to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish with extreme ownership, managing multiple critical development of hardware, software, and artifacts for product and mission success across departments, including electrical, mechanical, industrial design, and mission operations.
  • Drive and support product development success by prioritizing safety and quality of product while maintaining a tight timeline and partnering with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Act as a single point of contact for driving progress and managing scope, schedule, cost, and priorities across various technical development projects.  Report status and risk to program stakeholders.
  • Ensure schedules and program documents are complete, current and available for staff and leadership review using concise and effective communication.
  • Apply first principles approach to problem solving, conflict resolution, and decision making.
  • Demonstrate and lead with urgency across all initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering field.  
  • 2+ years of demonstrated successful contributions in an engineering discipline (i.e. design, analysis, manufacturing, or similar).
  • Demonstrated successful contributions to end-to-end product lifecycle management (e.g. evidence of delivering a product or initiative to market).
  • Experience with project management and reporting tools (i.e., MS Project, SmartSheet, JIRA, Confluence)

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • M.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering field.
  • 1+ years of cross functional technical leadership (i.e. project engineering, systems engineering, or engineering management).
  • Demonstrated success in delivering at least one product to market as a technical contributor or lead.
  • Demonstrated NPI experience or development and delivery of space flight hardware preferred.
  • Experience and acumen across business units in addition to engineering disciplines.
  • Ability to think strategically and execute cross-disciplinary tactical plans.
  • Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
  • Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones.

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
  • Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
  • Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
  • Specific certifications, as appropriate

Pay Range: 

  • Technical Project Manager II: $123,000 - $174,600
  • Senior Technical Project Manager: $133,000 - $190,000