Delivery-Focused Associate Project Manager

Codal; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Life, Dental/Vision insurance

401k match - 4%

Hybrid work model

Downtown Chicago office

Job summary

Codal is seeking a project manager in Chicago to lead end-to-end digital initiatives for enterprise clients. You will collaborate with Product, Design, Engineering and QA, supporting Agile ceremonies and ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of formal PM experience in consulting or agency settings, strong communication skills, and experience with RAID management. This hybrid role offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment in downtown Chicago.

Qualifications

• 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 (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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Stakeholder management

Project management

RAID management

Budgeting & forecasting

Agile ceremonies

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Codal is seeking a project manager in Chicago to lead end-to-end digital initiatives for enterprise clients. You will collaborate with Product, Design, Engineering and QA, supporting Agile ceremonies and ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of formal PM experience in consulting or agency settings, strong communication skills, and experience with RAID management. This hybrid role offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment in downtown Chicago.