Project Manager Job at Centric Consulting, Chicago, IL

  • Centric Consulting
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Project ManagerJob Level: W2T ConsultantJob Location: Hybrid/Onsite Local CandidatesTravel Expectations: [% Range] Job Classification: [Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary (W2T) Contractor (1099)]  Pipeline Opportunity – Future Consulting EngagementsThis position is part of a pipeline requisition created to identify and engage qualified consultants for anticipated, upcoming client work. While there is not an immediate assignment available, we are actively building a pool of talent for future Mid-Level Project Managers to Operations needs. Candidates selected through this process may be contacted as opportunities become available.Join Centric Consulting – A Culture You’ll Love At Centric Consulting, we've cultivated a unique approach to business. Our business is built on three fundamental principles: Enjoy the people you work with, have fun, and do great work. These principles define our consulting model and have crafted one of the most vibrant cultures in the consulting industry – celebrating individuals, collaboration, and lifelong friendships.  In this role, you will: Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and business objectives are achieved.Partner with business leaders to define project goals, requirements, and success metrics.Manage and facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, and retrospectives.Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, timelines, resource plans, and RAID logs.Manage project budgets, forecasts, financial tracking, and vendor spend.Monitor project financials and provide budget status updates to leadership.Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies.Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across business, operations, technology, and external partners.Deliver executive-level status reporting and stakeholder communications.Drive project governance, change management, and decision-making processesWho You Are: 5–8 years of Project Management experience leading business-focused initiatives.Hands-on experience delivering projects using Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.Experience managing project budgets ranging from $150K to multi-million-dollar initiatives.Strong executive presence, stakeholder management, and communication skills.Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resources.Experience leading business transformation, process improvement, or enterprise initiatives.Bachelor's degree required; PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or related certification preferred.Consulting or professional services experience.Experience supporting executive leadership in complex organizations.Strong financial acumen with budget planning, forecasting, and reporting.Experience partnering with business and technology teams to deliver strategic initiatives.Total Rewards:  We proudly offer competitive compensation, and a comprehensive and well-rounded benefits package for full-time employees that have been designed to nourish your well-being. Benefits offered include health, dental & vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, self-managed PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and other unique incentives that celebrate your accomplishments. We also offer access to many voluntary benefits such as Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, as well as discounts on home, auto and pet insurance Remote and Hybrid WorkTime Off When You Need ItBenefits That FlexProfessional Development While benefits eligibility may vary for roles that are non full-time, we provide unique opportunities for growth, skill development, and more. Regardless of your role, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment where every team member contributes to our shared success. Who We Are: Founded in 1999 with a remote workforce, we combine the benefits of experience, flexibility, and cost efficiency to create tailored solutions centered on what’s best for businesses. Now numbering more than 1,400 employees in the U.S. and India, we’re committed to solving clients’ toughest problems and delivering on our mission of providing unmatched experiences. Our purpose at Centric Consulting is to bring unmatched experiences to clients and employees. These aren't just words we use — it's how we became a company and who we are today. Providing an unmatched experience means we approach each other as human beings and lead with empathy and humility. It means we work diligently to ensure we are a place where everyone can create a sense of belonging and feel respected for who they are.  What Makes Centric a Great Place to Work? We know that creating and sustaining an authentically welcoming culture requires that we all play a part in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, from our business practice to how we show up for employees and communities. This is how we bring our mission and core values to life, working together to provide the highest quality services to our clients while allowing our employees to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the application or interview process.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Local area, Immediate start, Remote work, Flexible hours

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