Technical Principal Product Manager

The posting, as Codal wrote it

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.

As a Technical Principal Product Manager, you’ll serve as a senior product leader across a selected portfolio of technically complex client accounts. You’ll provide account and product oversight, strengthen executive relationships, guide complex engagements, and identify opportunities to expand the value Codal provides through technology, data, and AI. This role does not replace the Solution Architect or Engineering Lead. Instead, you’ll bring enough technical depth to connect business objectives, product strategy, and technical decisions while ensuring teams remain focused on delivering measurable client outcomes.

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

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 Engine

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• 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.

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

We continually review ranges to address skills, experience and markets. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a number of factors that include but aren’t limited to, a candidate’s experience and skills relative to the scope and responsibilities of the position

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.