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’ll 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. You’ll also be part of a community that promotes long-term success, not just for our clients but for each other. We’ll help you develop a professional roadmap that takes your career to new heights.
Who you’ll be working with
We ideate, create, and coordinate. We analyze, strategize, organize, and prioritize. We bridge the communication channel between the client and our project team. We chart the course and navigate the product roadmap sprint by sprint. Some of us are product owners. Some of us are scrum masters. Many of us wear multiple hats and do whatever’s needed to deliver successful projects.
What you’ll be doing
- Develop a deep understanding of the client's business model, competitive landscape and customer / user segments, and use these to inform business and product strategy
- Collaborate with clients to define a product vision and roadmap for digital experiences powered by content management systems (CMS)
- Lead CMS platform evaluation, selection, and implementation planning—including facilitating decisions around headless vs traditional CMS architectures
- Own the strategy and execution of CMS migration efforts (e.g. from WordPress to Builder.io, AEM to Contentful, etc.)
- Develop a deep understanding of the client’s digital ecosystem, including user segments, content models, publishing workflows, and business goals
- Facilitate product discovery activities such as stakeholder interviews, current state audits, future-state journey mapping, and MVP definition
- Partner with design, engineering, and technical architecture teams to shape implementation plans aligned to business goals and CMS best practices
- Ensure delivery teams execute on CMS-related user stories and technical configurations—from data modeling to component reusability to content authoring experiences
- Regularly assess product health and adoption metrics post-migration to ensure long-term CMS usability, flexibility, and ROI
- Educate client stakeholders on CMS governance models and support change management as new workflows and tools are introduced
What you’ll need to be successful (Requirements)
MUST have client facing experience preferably in a consulting setting5+ years of product management experience, including direct ownership of at least one enterprise-grade CMS implementation or migrationDemonstrated experience delivering websites or applications leveraging platforms like Contentful, Sitecore, Sanity, ContentStack, WordPress, or Builder.ioFamiliarity with CMS fundamentals : content modeling, localization, workflow configuration, and headless vs coupled architecturesHigh energy, team player, creative thinker, and strategic influencerDemonstrated experience in working with broad cross-functional teamsMaturity and good judgmentSkilled in negotiating, influencing others, analytical thinking, leading others, and executing and implementing projectsWillingness to learn and work in a hands-on environmentBonus Points for these (Preferred Experience)
CSPO certificationExperience with component-based design systems or design-to-dev handoff tools (e.g. Figma to CMS component strategy)Jira Software / Confluence experienceBenefits and Salary
$145,000.00- $160,000, the rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.We offer medical, life, dental / vision, and many more insurance types!Paid maternity and paternity leaveEmployer 401k match - 4%Need another reason to hit the “apply” button?
Codal is a global agency with over 200 employees, and offices in the US, UK, and IndiaWe regularly host happy hours, dinners, excursions, and other company events to unwind after a hard day at workOffice snacks and drinks + a fancy Bevi water machine with flavored waterA recreational group that regularly competes in city leagues for softball and volleyballAn office in the heart of downtown Chicago with a gym, food court, Walgreens, rooftop bar, outdoor sports court, and other amenitiesWorking hybrid for in-person collaboration and sprint-planning daysri
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.
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