Technical Principal Product Manager

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Codal, a Chicago-based web design and development consultancy, seeks a Senior Technical Product Manager to own product oversight for a portfolio of complex accounts and to bridge business, product and technology stakeholders.

You will lead discovery and strategy for platform modernization, data, cloud, and AI-enabled solutions, partnering with Engineering, Architecture, Data/AI, and PMO to develop executable roadmaps and clear executive recommendations.

Qualifications

• Must have significant client-facing experience and 8+ years in Product or Technical Product Management, with consulting/professional services exposure.
• Experience leading large-scale, technically complex digital transformation and software engagements.
• Strong understanding of APIs, enterprise integrations, cloud platforms, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Proven ability to translate technical constraints into product strategy and executive-level recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Own product oversight for a portfolio of technically complex accounts and manage client relationships, engagement health, and growth.
• Lead discovery and product strategy for platform modernization, data, cloud, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Lead or contribute to technical pre-sales and solutioning with Engineering and Architecture teams.
• Mentor PMs and collaborate with Product, Engineering, Data/AI, PMO, and Sales to evolve Codal’s capabilities.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Product management

Consulting / professional services

Digital transformation

APIs & enterprise integrations

Cloud platforms

AI-enabled solutions

Executive communication

Mentoring PMs

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Google Workspace

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.

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.

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

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.