Technical Project Manager

Job Description

Role Type: Contract

Duration: 6 – 9 months

Work Hours: local time business hours

Location: Netherlands, UK

Hourly Rate: up to $70/hr. EUR

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.

How You'll Make an Impact

Burwood Group is seeking a contract Technical Project Manager to contribute to a client engagement within the logistics and freight sector, based in either the Netherlands or the United Kingdom. This position is integral to an ongoing initiative, working alongside a senior team member and providing support for system cutovers.

To be successful, you bring expertise in application development, with a particular focus on migration projects involving Transportation Management Systems (TMS). You will also be responsible for managing smaller-scale or standardized projects, ensuring effective planning and execution of project scope.

Additionally, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting Project Managers and/or Technical Leads in larger-scale initiatives via task coordination, project reporting, project documentation, and meeting scribe.
• Track the status of project tasks, schedules, and milestones, and provide relevant updates to the project team.
• Handle administrative tasks as necessary on internal and client projects to keep individual contributors focused on production work.
• Serve as application SME and administrative owner for internal time, resource, and invoice management system.
• Foster communication and transparency among all teams involved in project delivery, including clients.

Your Strengths in Action

• Strong background in Technical Project Management, including experience leading cross-functional teams through complex initiatives.
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized, with excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage third-party vendors and external partners effectively (Vendor Management).
• Ability to provide high levels of adaptability and flexibility in supporting evolving work needs.
• Possible need to support on-site activity AND
  potential
  for weekend work support.

Preferred (Optional) Qualifications:

• Strongly preferred experience within the
  logistics/freight sector.
• Familiarity with or experience in Digital Operations, including tools, workflows, and optimization strategies.
• Experience working in B2B and/or B2C environments.

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.