eCommerce Product Manager - Codal
Chicago, IL
About the Job
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'll 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. You'll also be part of a community that promotes long-term success, not just for our clients but for each other. We'll help 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.
What you'll be doing
- Translate the product strategy into clear product roadmaps which align to client goals and objectives.
- Develop a high level and detailed project plan for each project. Oversee the milestones to ensure that internal schedules align with key due dates.
- Work across the internal and client organization, partnering with multiple stakeholders (including design/UX, engineering, operations, marketing, sales, etc.) to understand and translate requirements, make tradeoffs of scope and implementation, and deliver high quality products.
- Define features through clearly written user stories as part of an Agile delivery team; verify stories are implemented as intended, records bugs, and assist the engineering team in driving resolution.
- Lead the team in prioritizing product features and collaborate in design, estimations, and planning sessions with the overall team.
- Identify project issues and work with the project team to provide solutions or escalates to avoid project delays.
- Analyze user data and feedback to measure the effectiveness and competitiveness of the product.
- Act as the main point of contact with clients regarding project status, scope clarification, and UAT.
What you'll need to be successful (Requirements)
- BS/BA in relevant program, or equivalent work experience required
- 3+ years of product manager experience working at a strategic capacity at an eCommerce consulting firm/agency
- Experience with having conducted platform migration and third party integration analysis
- Familiarity with multiple functional suites and software packages for requirements (JIRA, Azure DevOps, etc.)
- Deep knowledge and experience with multiple SDLCs such as Agile, Scrum and traditional waterfall
- Strong foundation in core Product Management skill sets
- Worked on multiple teams and projects simultaneously
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
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.