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Duration: 4-month contract, possible extensionStart: ImmediateUS. Citizen or Green Card HolderHourly Pay: $80-$100/hrLocation: HybridWho We Are Burwood Group is not your average technology consulting firm. We are an innovative, culture-driven industry leader, and we are growing our team by leaps and bounds. Founded in 1997 in Chicago (and still headquartered here), we've grown to be a 200+ employee firm with people and offices spread from Southern California to North Carolina.Our specialty is closing the gap between business strategy and technology solutions. Our clients view Burwood as a trusted advisor and partner who can help them select the best technology for the job, manage and execute a first-rate implementation, and measure project success by the business outcomes achieved.Job Description
Who We Are Burwood Group is not your average technology consulting firm. We are an innovative, culture-driven, industry leader and we are growing our team by leaps and bounds. Founded in 1997 in Chicago (and still headquartered here), we've grown to be a 200+ employee firm with people and offices spread from Southern California to North Carolina. Our specialty is closing the gap between business strategy and technology solutions. Our clients view Burwood as a trusted advisor and partner who can help them select the best technology for the job, manage and execute a first-rate implementation, and measure project success by the business outcomes achieved. What You’ll Do Burwood is seeking a Technical Program Manager hybrid to support our client, a leading global freight forwarding company. This hybrid role is ideal for a former developer who has evolved into a team leader and project owner. You will lead cross-functional software development teams, ensuring technical execution aligns with strategic project goals, while also owning end-to-end project lifecycle management. From client engagement and planning to execution and delivery, you will champion both technical leadership and project excellence. You will be accountable for technical decision-making, delivery success, and client satisfaction across enterprise-scale IT initiatives—particularly in freight, transportation, and logistics. Project & Program Management Lead full lifecycle management of complex IT and software development projects Drive adherence to project governance, Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), and delivery standards Manage budgets, timelines, risk mitigation, and communication plans Serve as escalation point for project delivery and customer satisfaction issues Contribute to scoping, estimation, and proposal development during presales efforts Technical Leadership Provide hands-on technical guidance to developers, especially in legacy modernization and enterprise integration efforts Ensure code quality, architecture soundness, and technical alignment with business goals Translate technical vision into actionable tasks for team members using tools like Jira Client & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders by offering strategic insight grounded in technical reality Communicate technical topics effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences (from dev teams to C-suite) Qualifications
Who You Are 7+ years of project management experience in enterprise IT or software development environments 5+ years of hands-on software development experience Proven experience managing and leading development teams Strong background in Agile/Scrum project delivery methodologies Proven experience managing third-party vendors and application development partners, including establishing clear performance metrics, deliverables, and escalation paths Ability to implement and oversee checks and balances to ensure accountability, quality control, and alignment with project goals Experience in the freight/transportation/logistics industry is highly preferred Experience with Jira, technical documentation, and project tracking tools Hands-on familiarity with AS400 or similar legacy systems is a plus Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
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The Perks As a non-exempt team member, you will be eligible for the following benefits:401(k) and Roth 401(k) savings plan, complete with a company matchHealth, dental, and vision insuranceOur 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.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description
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. Job Description
Role Type: W2 Contract Work Status: US Citizen, Green Card holder Term: 6 months Hourly Rate: $70 to $90/hourStart: ImmediateLocation: Remote-based, U.S. limited travel What You’ll DoAs a Sr. Technical Project Manager contractor at Burwood, you will be responsible for managing all stages of the project management life cycle, from initiation through project close. You will be responsible for strategic 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 consultative role in account management, identifying opportunities and driving sales in key accounts, while also providing coaching and mentoring to others within the organization.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include (as an example): Partnering with Account Executives and Consultants during the sales stage to develop estimates, proposals, and other necessary sales documentation.Building well-crafted milestone-based project plans used to define, assign, and drive project activity across your account and project teamsCommunicating goals, objectives, and customer expectations to the project team, and holding team members accountable for completing project deliverables on time and budgetDeveloping a ‘Trusted Advisor’ reputation and relationship with enterprise clients through expert delivery, proactive and responsive communication, and team-centric leadership.Qualifications
Who You AreYou have 6 or more years of project management experience, leading technical (infrastructure or cloud-based) projects You have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead and advise team members, c-suite leaders, and vendors; additionally, you know how to package the ‘right’ information in the right format based on your audience Your project management experience roots in externally client-based projects, preferably in a consultancy settingYou have an established track record in identifying, scoping and vetting opportunities that drive and increase revenue The Tech StuffYou have 6 or more years of project management experience, leading technical (infrastructure or cloud-based) projects You have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead and advise team members, c-suite leaders, and vendors; additionally, you know how to package the ‘right’ information in the right format based on your audience Your project management experience roots in externally client-based projects, preferably in a consultancy settingYou have an established track record in identifying, scoping and vetting opportunities that drive and increase revenue
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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:Employee Stock Ownership PlanFlexible work-from-home policyGenerous vacation policy401(k) and Roth 401(k) savings plan, complete with a company matchHealth, dental and vision insuranceLife and accident insuranceShort and Long-Term Disability coverageMental wellness programsFlexible spending accounts for pre-tax healthcare and transit/parking expensesLearning opportunities in support of career developmentAccess 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.
