Project Manager
About The Position
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.
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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, Life, Dental/Vision, and many more insurance types
- Employer 401k match - 4%
- Office snacks and drinks + a fancy Bevi water machine with flavored water
- Happy hours, dinners, excursions, and other company events
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
