Associate Project Manager

About the role

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

We ideate, create, and coordinate. We analyze, strategize, organize, and prioritize. We bridge the communication channel between the client and our project team. We chart the course and navigate the product roadmap sprint by sprint. Some of us are product owners. Some of us are scrum masters. Many of us wear multiple hats and do whatever’s needed to deliver successful projects.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, Life, Dental/Vision, and many more insurance types.
• Employer 401k match – 4%.
• Office snacks and drinks plus a Bevi water machine with flavored water.
• A recreational group that regularly competes in city leagues for softball and volleyball.
• An office in downtown Chicago with a gym, food court, Walgreens, rooftop bar, outdoor sports court, and other amenities.
• Hybrid working model for in-person collaboration and sprint-planning days.

Pay

Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing factors that include a candidate’s experience and skills relative to the scope and responsibilities of the position. Pay range: $80,000 USD – $90,000 USD.