Project Manager at Burwood Group, Inc

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

70.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, IT Rationalization, M&A Integration, Systems Optimization, Agile Sprint Planning, Financial Acumen, Resource Allocation, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Delivery Excellence, Risk Management, Confidentiality, Compliance Standards

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company 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 Duration: 12-24 weeks Hourly Rate: $60-$70/hr Work Status: US Citizen or Green Card Start: Immediate Location: Remote What You’ll Do Burwood is currently seeking a Project Manager to join our delivery team for an urgent engagement with a global accounting firm. These roles will focus on Resource Allocation for Tech Stack Rationalization and will be critical to restarting momentum on stalled initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead planning and execution of tech stack rationalization sprints over a 12–24 week period. Ensure disciplined project management around scope, timeline, and deliverables for each sprint. Collaborate with Burwood and client stakeholders to optimize resources and ensure alignment with business priorities. Provide fixed-fee pricing estimates and manage delivery within those constraints. Drive transparent communication, reporting on risks, dependencies, and progress. Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance standards, as work is conducted in an M&A environment. Qualifications Who You Are 5+ years of project management experience, ideally in IT rationalization, M&A integration, or systems optimization. Proven ability to execute in fast-paced, high-stakes environments with immediate client needs. Skilled at managing parallel workstreams and ensuring delivery excellence under tight timelines. Strong communicator with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders. Familiarity with Agile sprint planning and delivery frameworks. Strong financial acumen to manage within fixed-fee pricing models. Additional Information 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 of the following benefits to our W2 contractors: 401(k) Health, dental, and vision insurance 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.

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution of tech stack rationalization sprints over a 12–24 week period. Ensure disciplined project management around scope, timeline, and deliverables for each sprint.