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# Technical Principal Product Manager at Codal

- **Company:** Codal
- **Location:** Chicago, IL
- **Compensation:** $160k–$175k
- **Posted:** 2026-08-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** http://codal.jobs/?gh_jid=5404369008

## 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.

Who you’ll be working with

Our Product team works at the intersection of business strategy, customer needs, technology, and delivery. We partner closely with our clients and Codal’s Engineering, Architecture, Data/AI, Design, and Project Management teams to solve complex business and technology challenges.

As a Technical Principal Product Manager, you’ll serve as a senior product leader across a selected portfolio of technically complex client accounts. You’ll provide account and product oversight, strengthen executive relationships, guide complex engagements, and identify opportunities to expand the value Codal provides through technology, data, and AI. This role does not replace the Solution Architect or Engineering Lead. Instead, you’ll bring enough technical depth to connect business objectives, product strategy, and technical decisions while ensuring teams remain focused on delivering measurable client outcomes.

*Note this role is open to candidates in the Chicagoland area and is not eligible for sponsorship.

## What you’ll be doing

Account Leadership & Client Partnership

- Own product oversight for a selected portfolio of technically complex accounts, with accountability for client relationships, engagement health, technical direction, and growth.
- Serve as a strategic advisor who can effectively bridge business, product, and technology stakeholders.
- Proactively manage complex dependencies, technical risks, and escalations.

Technical Product Strategy & Delivery

- Lead discovery and product strategy for engagements involving platform modernization, enterprise integrations, data, cloud, and AI-enabled solutions.
- Partner closely with Engineering, Architecture, Data, and AI leaders to develop executable product and platform roadmaps.
- Translate technical constraints, dependencies, and opportunities into clear product decisions and executive-level recommendations.
- Provide oversight for complex, mission-critical programs without replacing the Engineering or Architecture lead.

Account Growth & Technical Solutioning

- Identify expansion opportunities across platform modernization, integrations, data, AI, automation, scalability, and related capabilities.
- Lead or support technical pre-sales and solutioning alongside Engineering and Architecture.
- Connect evolving client technology needs with Codal’s broader capabilities and future engagements.

Product & Technical Leadership

- Mentor PMs working on technically complex engagements and strengthen their fluency across APIs, integrations, data flows, dependencies, and technical debt.
- Partner across Product, Engineering, Data/AI, PMO, and Sales to evolve Codal’s technical product capabilities and AI/data offerings.

## What you’ll need to be successful (Requirements)

- MUST have significant client-facing experience.
- Eight (8)+ years of relevant Product or Technical Product Management experience, with at least five (5) years spent in consulting, professional services, or a similar client-facing environment.
- Experience leading large-scale, technically complex digital transformation and software engagements.
- Experience overseeing strategic client accounts and maintaining relationships with senior business and technology stakeholders.
- Strong working knowledge of modern application architecture, APIs, enterprise integrations, cloud platforms, data ecosystems, and AI-enabled solutions.
- Ability to understand system architectures and technical dependencies and translate them into product strategy, priorities, and business implications.
- Experience partnering closely with Engineering Leads, Solution Architects, Data/AI teams, DevOps, and other technical disciplines.
- Demonstrated ability to identify technically driven account growth opportunities and translate them into new engagements.
- Experience navigating complex systems involving multiple platforms, integrations, third-party vendors, data sources, or legacy technologies.
- Experience mentoring, coaching, or managing Product Managers.
- Strong executive communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical thinking, judgment, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- Willingness to remain hands-on and step into the details when an engagement or team requires it.

Bonus Points for these (Preferred Experience)

- Experience delivering AI/GenAI products, including practical applications of LLMs, RAG, intelligent automation, or AI-enabled workflows.
- Experience with enterprise data platforms, analytics, data pipelines, and cloud-based architectures.
- Experience with large-scale application modernization and complex enterprise system integrations.
- Experience in healthcare, financial services, or other complex and regulated industries.
- Experience expanding strategic accounts across multiple technical engagements or service offerings.
- Experience working with global or distributed engineering teams.
- Technical background earlier in your career, such as software engineering, architecture, data, QA, business analysis, or other technology-focused roles.
- CSPO, Pragmatic, PMP, cloud, or related certifications.
- Jira/Confluence and Google Workspace experience.

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 $160,000—$175,000 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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