Technical Lead/Program Manager Hybrid - W2 Contractor

Duration: 6 month contract

Start: Immediate

US. Citizen or Green Card Holder

Hourly Pay: $80-$100/hr

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.

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 lead/ 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) 

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 

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 match
• 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.