Job Opportunity : Project Owner
Location : A n ywhere in United States
Type : Full-time. Candidates must be authorized to work in US without visa sponsorship.
Experience Level : +3 years in similar positions.
Salary range : $85,000-$105,000
About the Role:
As a Project Owner , you'll play a key role in aligning business objectives with technical execution. You'll be the main bridge between clients and cross-functional teams, responsible for defining the project vision, managing budgets, backlogs, and ensuring each milestone leads to a successful product delivery.
This is a strategic client-facing role that requires outstanding communication skills, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of agile project management.
For U.S. candidates, Spanish proficiency is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project & Client Management
- Own a portfolio of projects in various delivery phases.
- Maintain open, proactive communication with client stakeholders.
- Ensure client satisfaction through clear expectation management and conflict resolution.
- Scope, Budget & Timeline Management
- Monitor and control project forecasts, schedules, and budgets.
- Define and manage scope, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Ensure roadmap and milestone adherence
- Backlog Management
- Own and refine the backlog: prioritize features and tasks aligned with client goals.
- Collaborate with the scrum team to translate user stories into actionable sprint tasks.
- Keep stakeholders informed on progress and priority changes.
- Project Roadmaps
- Build and update project roadmaps in collaboration with the client.
- Align features and priorities with strategic objectives.
- Adapt plans as project conditions evolve
- SOWs, Change Orders & Estimates
- Lead the creation and negotiation of Statements of Work (SOWs) and Change Orders.
- Define scope, deliverables, and project success criteria.
- Estimate resources, timelines, and budgets with internal teams.
What We're Looking For:
- 3+ years of experience in client-facing project roles.
- Familiarity with software development or digital product life cycles.
- Proven success managing scope, budget, and delivery timelines.
- Experience working with Agile/Scrum frameworks.
- Experience with project tools (Jira, Trello, etc.)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to translate complex requirements into actionable tasks.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (Design, Dev, QA).
- For U.S. candidates, Spanish proficiency is a plus.
Why Join Us?
At Adage, we believe in empowering our people, fostering a collaborative environment, and providing opportunities for growth. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages innovation. We partner with world-class organizations to bring them closer to their users through user research, strategic thinking, and collaborative execution. We value professionals who take initiative, lead with clarity, and inspire cross-functional teams to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, in accordance with Illinois and federal laws.
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What We Do
Who We Are
Founded in 2001, Adage Technologies is a digital engineering firm building modern, AI‑enabled solutions that help organizations engage their audiences and operate more efficiently. With offices in Chicago and Medellín, our 120‑person team blends strategy, design, engineering, and data to create impactful digital experiences for performing arts organizations, associations and accreditation bodies, and manufacturing and distribution companies.
What We Do
We believe great digital products come from collaboration. Our multidisciplinary teams work closely with clients to understand their mission, customers, and operational challenges. From that foundation, we design and build websites, digital platforms, integrations, and custom applications that are intuitive, scalable, and aligned to real business outcomes.
How We Work
Our approach emphasizes thoughtful strategy, strong user experience, and modern engineering practices. Increasingly, our solutions incorporate AI‑enabled capabilities that streamline workflows, personalize experiences, and uncover insights that help organizations work smarter. Whether improving ticketing experiences for arts organizations, elevating member engagement for associations, or modernizing commerce capabilities for manufacturers, we focus on delivering technology that makes a measurable impact.
Our Culture
At Adage, we value craftsmanship, curiosity, and continuous learning. Team members collaborate across disciplines, explore emerging technologies, and contribute to meaningful, mission‑driven work. If you’re passionate about solving real‑world problems with modern digital tools, you’ll find a place where you can grow and make a difference.
Why Work With Us
Join Adage to build modern, AI‑enabled digital products that matter. Work with smart, collaborative teams, solve real‑world challenges, and push your craft forward. If you want impact, innovation, and growth—not bureaucracy—Adage is where you’ll thrive.
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