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Principal Project Manager

For every successful team, there’s a Project Manager: the organizational and operational expert who ensures that everyone has what they need to deliver on time. Project Managers are able to simultaneously work backwards and forwards, creating release plans, building delivery roadmaps and establishing the inclusive dynamics that a team needs to succeed. In addition to partnering with other Thoughtworkers, Project Managers also extend their collaborative mindset and business value delivery to the client.

Job responsibilities

You will manage multiple project workstreams and create an environment of trust that enables autonomous teams to work effectively and collaboratively within their team and with others
You will oversee release plans for iterative and incremental delivery of value and be accountable for iteration planning, tracking, reporting, delivery scope, prioritization, estimates, risks, dependency management and financials for the client engagement
You will bring innovative and fresh ideas to project management, pushing the boundaries of how project managers can deliver exceptional business value
You will orchestrate the design and build of critical and complex custom-designed, multi-tier, business applications that use a wide range of the very latest technologies
You will propose and deliver a high-value delivery roadmap and plans that support the client's business strategies and objectives; You will proactively manage risk and openly communicate with the client with integrity
You will ensure that the delivered value is explicit and well understood by the client and the Thoughtworks teams
You will set up project processes in line with agile best practices and ensure their sustainability over a period of time
You will drive towards impactful business outcomes, setting clear expectations and providing space for creativity; You will achieve results through leveraged leadership and inspire/recognize teams to achieve sustained, tangible progress and impactful objectives, while holding both yourself and others accountable
You will navigate organizational structures and politics effectively to drive expected outcomes and develop/foster authentic executive client relationships

Job qualifications

Technical Skills

You have ample experience managing large, complex projects with end-to-end responsibility of project delivery
You are adept with release planning, estimation, capacity planning, proposal building, contract negotiation and managing project financials
You have experience with various software development approaches (traditional, agile, etc.) and have the ability to consult clients on the best approaches applicable to their scenarios
You believe in the power of a flat hierarchy and enjoy facilitating and organizing sessions to promote collaboration
You have managed distributed or co-located teams in your recent experience
You are adept with team management and team growth plans
You are comfortable working with senior client leaders and company leadership teams to shape and execute strategic initiatives

Professional Skills

You are resilient in ambiguous situations and can adapt your role to approach challenges from multiple perspectives; You don’t shy away from risks or conflicts, instead you take them on and skillfully manage them
You are seen as a coach and mentor, taking the time to motivate others and influence teammates to take positive action and accountability for their work
You are a proven leader with a track record of encouraging teammates in their professional development and relationships
Cultivating strong partnerships comes naturally to you: you understand the importance of relationship building and how it can bring new opportunities to our business

Other things to know

Learning & Development

There is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.

Travel

While we’ve traditionally been a traveling consultancy, we have adopted a hybrid working model with the majority of work being completed remotely from either home or local Thoughtworks offices. However, business travel to client locations should be expected when required by Thoughtworks or our clients’ needs.

Company Policies

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Details

Country: USA

City: Chicago, Illinois

Date Posted: 07-24-2025

Industry: Information Technology

Employment Type: Regular

About Thoughtworks

Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation. For 30+ years, our clients have trusted our autonomous teams to build solutions that look past the obvious. Here, computer science grads come together with seasoned technologists, self-taught developers, midlife career changers and more to learn from and challenge each other. Career journeys flourish with the strength of our cultivation culture, which has won numerous awards around the world.

Join Thoughtworks and thrive. Together, our extra curiosity, innovation, passion and dedication overcomes ordinary.

Salary

Benefits: https://www.thoughtworks.com/en-us/careers/benefits

The annual salary range posted is subject to many factors and may vary depending on experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training.

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