Project Manager

Codal
  • Chicago, Illinois
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    An Introduction to Codal

    Codal is an award-winning web design and development consultancy that helps enterprise organizations solve complex problems and accelerate growth through elegant, data-driven digital solutions. Our areas of expertise include application modernization, eCommerce, UX/UI design, product strategy, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.

    At Codal, you will collaborate with some of the most innovative organizations in the world and work on cutting-edge technologies that push the boundaries of design and software development. We promote long-term success, not just for our clients but for our team, helping you develop a professional roadmap that takes your career to new heights.

    What you’ll be doing

     

    Discovery & Strategy

    • Own end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, from discovery through execution and post-launch support.
    • Translate high-level objectives into structured delivery plans, milestones, and sprint-level execution.
    • Support alignment between scope, timeline, and budget, proactively flagging trade-offs.

     

    Build Execution Excellence

    • Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, backlog grooming, demos, and retrospectives.
    • Partner with Product Managers to ensure well-defined, prioritized backlogs and readiness of stories.
    • Support delivery predictability through velocity tracking, capacity planning, and release planning.

     

    Program & Stakeholder Management

    • Serve as a primary point of contact for client stakeholders, providing clear communication on progress, risks, and outcomes.
    • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Product, Design, Engineering, QA, and DevOps.
    • Align project-level execution with broader team and account goals.

     

    Risk, Governance & Financial Management

    • Maintain and actively manage RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).
    • Follow established project governance practices, ensuring transparency and accountability.
    • Track budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation to support delivery efficiency.

     

    What you’ll need to be successful (Requirements)

    • Strong client-facing experience, preferably in a consulting setting.
    • 3–5 years of formal project management experience in client-facing, consulting, or agency settings.
    • Proven track record of leading end-to-end delivery of digital initiatives (e.g., web/mobile applications, CMS, eCommerce, or platform modernization).
    • Ability to manage expectations and influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
    • Experience supporting both discovery and delivery phases of digital engagements.
    • Experience managing project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.
    • Working knowledge of RAID management (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies) with proactive mitigation planning.

     

    Bonus Points for these (Preferred Experience)

    • Exposure to enterprise integrations, APIs, and data-driven platforms.
    • Experience working across multiple solution types (application modernization, headless CMS, composable commerce, etc.).
    • PMP, CSM, or equivalent certification.
    • Experience with Jira/Confluence or similar tools.

     

    Need another reason to hit the “apply” button?

    • Codal is a global agency with over 200 employees, and offices in the US, UK, and India
    • We regularly host happy hours, dinners, excursions, and other company events to unwind after a hard day at work
    • Office snacks and drinks + a fancy Bevi water machine with flavored water
    • We offer Medical, Life, Dental/Vision, and many more insurance types
    • Employer 401k match - 4%
    • A recreational group that regularly competes in city leagues for softball and volleyball
    • An office in the heart of downtown Chicago with a gym, food court, Walgreens, rooftop bar, outdoor sports court, and other amenities
    • Working hybrid for in-person collaboration and sprint-planning days

    We continually review ranges to address skills, experience and markets. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a number of factors that include but aren’t limited to, a candidate’s experience and skills relative to the scope and responsibilities of the position

    Pay range

    $100,000 - $125,000USD

    Note: Codal only communicates with candidates through official @codal.com email addresses. We never request payment during the hiring process. Please be vigilant regarding recruitment scams.

    At Codal, we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois
    Websitehttps://www.codal.com

    Skills

    • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
    • Agile Velocity Trackingunmatched
    • Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Atlassian JIRAunmatched
    • Backlog Prioritizationunmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Capacity Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Content Management Systems (CMS)unmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • DevOpsunmatched
    • Financial Managementunmatched
    • Financial Projectionsunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Internet Applicationunmatched
    • Leading Edge Technologyunmatched
    • Mobile Applicationsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Demonstrationunmatched
    • Product Designunmatched
    • Product Strategyunmatched
    • Project Executionunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • RAID Storageunmatched
    • Resource Managementunmatched
    • Riskunmatched
    • Softballunmatched
    • Software Designunmatched
    • Software Developmentunmatched
    • Sportsunmatched
    • Sprint Planningunmatched
    • Standup Meetingsunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
    • User Experience Design (UXD)unmatched
    • User Interface Designunmatched
    • Volleyballunmatched
    • Web Designunmatched
    • Web Programmingunmatched
    • eCommerceunmatched

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