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# Project Manager at Codal

- **Company:** Codal
- **Location:** Chicago, IL
- **Compensation:** $100k–$125k
- **Posted:** 2026-08-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** http://codal.jobs/?gh_jid=5409365008

## 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—$125,000 USD

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.

## About Codal

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Codal is a global digital product consultancy specializing in product strategy, experience design, platform engineering, and AI to help businesses solve complex challenges.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- **Founded**: 2009 (originally as CMScentral, rebranded to Codal in 2013)
- **Founders**: Keval Baxi (CEO & Co-Founder) and Matthew Gierut (COO & Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Digital product development, experience design, eCommerce, cloud architecture, big data, AI, and platform engineering.
- **Target customers**: B2B, serving both small businesses and large enterprises across industries including healthcare, financial services, life sciences, manufacturing, automotive, and retail.
- **Mission statement**: "To solve our clients' most complex challenges with clarity and sustainability, putting exceptional people on meaningful projects."

## Products & Services
- **Product Strategy**: End-to-end consulting to define product vision, roadmap, and market fit.
- **Experience Design (UX/UI)**: Human-centered design and user research to create intuitive digital interfaces.
- **Platform Engineering**: Custom software development, cloud architecture, and API integration.
- **eCommerce Solutions**: Specialized in Shopify (Platinum Partner), BigCommerce (Elite Partner), and unified commerce platforms.
- **Artificial Intelligence / AI Strategy**: AI-driven product development and data analytics solutions.
- **Quality Assurance (QA)**: Comprehensive testing and quality engineering services.
- **Big Data & Cloud**: Advanced data engineering and cloud infrastructure (AWS Advanced Tier Partner).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held, bootstrapped).
- **Key Metric**: 270+ employees globally; 100M+ lines of code written; billions in client revenue influenced.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Shopify (Platinum Partner), BigCommerce (Elite Partner), Contentstack (Preferred Partner), AWS (Advanced Tier Partner), Searchspring.
- **Growth Signals**: Expanded from a small team to 270+ employees across offices in Chicago, Toronto, Lincoln (UK), and Ahmedabad (India). Consistently winning industry awards, including BigCommerce Agency Partner of the Year 2023 and Clutch Top Python & Django Developers.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep Platform Expertise**: Tier-1 partnerships with leading eCommerce and cloud platforms (Shopify, BigCommerce, AWS) provide a strong competitive moat.
- **End-to-End Capability**: Covers the full product lifecycle from strategy through design, engineering, and ongoing support, allowing them to own complex, multi-year engagements.
- **People-First Culture**: Emphasizes transparency, accountability, and continuous learning, which drives high retention and quality output.
- **Proven Track Record**: 16+ years of experience with 200+ clients and a history of awards validating their impact.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI & Innovation**: Deepening capabilities in AI strategy and product engineering to help clients leverage generative AI and automation.
- **Global Expansion**: Continuing to scale its distributed team across the US, UK, Canada, and India to serve a diverse client base.
- **Unified Commerce**: Helping retailers bridge online and offline experiences through integrated eCommerce solutions.
- **Enterprise Growth**: Increasing focus on large enterprise clients while maintaining agility for smaller businesses.

## Why Work Here
- **Hybrid Work Schedule**: Flexible blend of in-office collaboration and remote work.
- **Global Team**: 270+ colleagues across 4 offices (Chicago, Toronto, Lincoln, Ahmedabad) offering a multicultural work environment.
- **Generous Benefits**: 401k with 4% employer match, comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, paid maternity & paternity leave, generous time-off policy.
- **Culture & Community**: Regular in-office events (happy hours, dinners), stocked kitchens, staff outings, and local philanthropy opportunities.
- **Career Growth**: Emphasis on continuous learning, mentorship, and working on meaningful, high-impact projects with top-tier clients.
- **Recognition**: Named a top workplace by Built In; employees highlight a supportive, collaborative, and innovative atmosphere.

## Sources
1. [codal.com - Careers](https://codal.com/careers/)
2. [codal.com - About Us](https://codal.com/about-us/)
3. [codal.com - Homepage](https://codal.com/)
4. [builtin.com - Codal Careers](https://builtin.com/company/codal)
5. [linkedin.com - Codal](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gocodal)

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