What you'll be doing:Discovery & Strategy- Assist with 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- Support the Project Manager with 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 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.
- 1-3 years of formal project management experience in client-facing, consulting, or agency settings.
- Understanding of 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.
- Willingness to learn about 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
$80,000-$90,000 USD
Note: Codal only communicates with candidates through official [redacted].com email addresses. We never request payment during the hiring process. Please be vigilant regarding recruitment scams.
