Technical Project Manager - Burwood Group, Inc

Who We Are 

Burwood Group is not your average technology consulting firm. We are an innovative, culture-driven industry leader, that helps companies use and manage technology to transform business and improve outcomes. Founded in 1997, headquartered in Chicago, we've grown to be a 200 employee firm with team members and offices spread from Southern California to North Carolina. 

Burwood fosters a culture that applauds both teamwork and personal growth. We’ve cultivated an incredible team of people who are dedicated to their craft and passionate about using their skills to impact the success of the company. Join our team and build a career as unique as you are. 

What You’ll Do

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for managing all stages of the project management life cycle, from initiation through project close. You will be planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling the project to ensure adherence to standards, quality of delivery, project profitability, and client satisfaction. You will be expected to play an impactful role in account management, drive sales in key accounts, and provide coaching and mentoring to others within the organization.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include (as an example):

• Partner with Account Executives and Consultants during the sales stage to develop estimates, proposals, and other necessary sales documentation.
• Establish and meet specific milestones - determine appropriate project team staffing requirements and ensure that the project needs are met.
• Communicate goals, objects, and customer expectations to project team, and hold team members accountable for completing project deliverables on time and under budget.
• Coordinate events and act as the central point of contact for internal and external resources. 
• Develop ‘Trusted Advisor’ reputation and relationship with clients.

Who You Are

• You have in depth knowledge of the IT industry.
• You have deep experience completing successful, relevant projects.
• You have a strong background in consulting.
• You have experience managing complex infrastructure technology implementations.
• You have exceptional communication skills- you are honest, open, and direct.
• You’re extremely organized- you can stay focused and prioritize responsibilities for yourself and others.
• You are a leader and a visionary- you motivate others and work well with a team. You see the bigger picture.
• You’re reliable- you are respected and always follow through with your promises.
• You have strong relationship building skills.
• You are willing to travel.

The Tech Stuff

• Experience with project management tools such as MS Project
• PMP certification preferred

The Perks 

If you ask any of our employees here at Burwood “what we love”, the top answer is always the same: our culture.  Our employees are driven, innovative, fun-loving, and always willing to help. In addition to that, Burwood also offers some fantastic benefits:

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) savings plan, complete with a company match
• Generous vacation policy
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Flexible work-from-home policy
• Flexible spending accounts for pre-tax healthcare and transit/parking expenses
• Access to financial planning expertise

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are not intent on being the largest company; but rather, the best. These are the words we live by. This means we welcome all the best talent - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and age. 

Being open to all cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts and ideas not only strengthens company culture but also encourages different-in-kind thinking and promotes economic success.