Our Story & Purpose
At Burwood Group, we’re more than a technology consulting firm, we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who help organizations turn technology into meaningful business outcomes. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, we’ve grown into a nationwide team of experts committed to making a real difference.
Our purpose starts with Customer Focus. We put our clients at the center of everything we do - listening, understanding their challenges, and delivering solutions that drive impact.
We believe in ownership, collaboration, and growth. Our people aren’t just employees; they are innovators shaping the future of our clients’ success. At Burwood, you’ll work alongside talented professionals, tackle exciting challenges, and develop skills that elevate your career. If you’re ready to make an impact, learn continuously, and grow within a culture that values your unique strengths, Burwood Group is the place for you.
Job DescriptionRole Type: Contract
Work Status: W2
Duration: (6 months, with possible extension)
Location: Remote / United States
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen / Green Card
Start Date: Immediate
Travel: up to 5% as needed
Compensation: up to $80/hr.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Burwood Group is seeking a Contract Sr. Project Manager to lead a critical transformation project for a major client in the freight industry. This long-term contract centers on a large-scale initiative requiring hands-on operational oversight and the ability to manage multiple concurrent work streams. The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, structured, and able to drive alignment across stakeholders, the client, and Burwood project teams.
- Lead end-to-end project delivery across multiple client initiatives, safeguarding quality, scope, and profitability.
- Oversee and coordinate several work streams simultaneously, ensuring all are on track and aligned with project goals.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project roadmaps, milestones, and success metrics.
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, keep teams on task, and ensure all deliverables are met on schedule.
- Track progress, risks, and dependencies while reporting to leadership and governance bodies.
- Package and deliver weekly project health status reports for executive presentation.
- Assist with strategies to identify risks and develop mitigation plans.
Your Strengths in Action
- 5 or more years of experience leading complex technology and business transformation projects.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing multiple work streams within large-scale projects.
- Highly skilled in the development and execution of communications planning.
- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities; solution-oriented and productive.
- Exceptionally organized, structured, and able to keep teams focused and on task.
- Able to handle a wide variety of personalities and foster collaboration.
- Quick learner who adapts rapidly to new environments and challenges.
- Versed in managing work in both Waterfall and Agile delivery frameworks.
- At least one Project Management-centric certification, preferably PMP or CSM.
- Competent in building presentations, process value mapping, workflow diagrams, and SOWs.
Required experience
- Experience with JIRA is required.
- Proven experience managing large enterprise-wide system change projects.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience leading projects in the freight/logistics industry.
Life at Burwood
Our employee-owned culture is the foundation of how we work and grow together. Our team is driven, innovative, and always ready to support one another.
Here’s what you can expect as a contractor and part of our team:
Health & Wellness
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
Financial Well-being
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) savings plans with company match
Belonging & Culture
We are not intent on being the largest company, but rather the best. These are the words we live by. We welcome top talent, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or age.
By embracing all cultural backgrounds, life experiences, perspectives, and ideas, we not only continue to strengthen our company culture, but also foster innovation and drive organizational success. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and enables us to deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Top Skills
What We Do
Burwood Group believes exceptional people achieve exceptional results. We are an IT consulting and integration firm, helping information technology leaders to design, use, and manage technology to transform business and improve outcomes. We build lasting client relationships founded in trust, integrity, and quality.
For information technology leaders who face increasing expectations, competing priorities, and pressure to innovate, Burwood Group helps you achieve balance. We create practical, innovative technology solutions to accelerate business results.
Burwood Group was founded in Chicago, IL and is celebrating over 20 years in business. Today, Burwood includes 230 employees and five U.S. offices including 24x7 Operations Centers in San Diego, CA and Normal, IL. Whether you are developing strategy, deploying technology, or creating an operational model, Burwood is a dedicated partner. To learn more, visit burwood.com.
