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 Software Project Manager (FTE &ndash; Chicago/Naperville Hybrid)
 
 
 
 
 Location Options:
 
 Chicago &ndash; Fulton Market
 
 or
 
 Naperville
 
 
 
 Onsite Expectations:
 
 First
 
 3&ndash;4 months onsite
 
 , then hybrid
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full-Time (Direct Client)
 
 
 We&rsquo;re seeking a
 
 Software Project Manager
 
 who can lead multiple application development projects and work closely with a growing development team. This role requires someone who can operate comfortably in both
 
 client-facing
 
 and
 
 technical conversations.
 
 
 
 
 Why This Role Is Ideal
 
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll guide software projects from kickoff to delivery&mdash;handling timelines, budgets, risk, and client communication&mdash;while collaborating deeply with developers. A
 
 developer background (Java, .NET, Python, C#, etc.)
 
 is strongly preferred to help estimate work, understand technical constraints, and set realistic delivery plans.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead end-to-end
 
 software/application development projects
 
 (not a Scrum Master role)
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 <li>
 Own
 
 budgets
 
 , track burn, compare against quotes, and keep projects on target
 </li>
 <li>
 Serve as the main
 
 client and stakeholder liaison
 
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 <li>
 Partner closely with developers to plan, scope, and unblock tasks
 </li>
 <li>
 Use
 
 ClickUp
 
 and Agile practices for tracking and delivery
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Support 30+ active client
 
 initiatives across the team&rsquo;s portfolio
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate cross-functional work as the company expands into software + infrastructure projects
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 5+ years
 
 of software project management experience
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong background in
 
 budget oversight, client management, and risk mitigation
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Hands-on development background or technical understanding
 
 (Java, .NET, Python, or similar)
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience working with small, fast-moving engineering teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Local to
 
 Chicago/Naperville
 
 , able to be onsite for the first 3&ndash;4 months
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 </ul>
 
 
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Software Engineering Manager

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