Project Manager

Project Manager

Job Level: W2T Consultant  

Job Location: On-Site/Hybrid (Must be local to Chicago)

Travel Expectations: None

Job Classification: Temporary (W2T)   

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 the global, multi-country LMS implementation, establishing clear project plans, governance structures, and decision-making forums
• Develop and manage integrated project/work plans, including cross-functional dependencies, HR system integrations, and data migration activities
• Manage scope, timelines, risks, issues, and change requests across global and regional teams
• Coordinate program and project interdependencies across workstreams and adjacent initiatives
• Support and administer core PMO processes, including resource coordination and facilitation of key PMO meetings
• Track and report risks and issues, ensuring mitigation plans are developed and executed
• Provide accurate, transparent weekly status reporting to leadership and drive timely decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (HR, Learning, Technology, Data Privacy, and Regional Markets) to ensure alignment and resolution of dependencies
• Oversee SaaS vendors and system integrators, ensuring milestone delivery and quality outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate compliance and data privacy risks (e.g., GDPR)
• Drive change management and user adoption strategies, including communications, training readiness, and deployment support. Troubleshoot issues, remove blockers, and ensure successful program execution
• Promote standardized PMO methodologies, tools, and best practices across regions

Who You Are: 

• 5–7 years of project or program management experience, including leading large-scale technology implementations (global experience preferred)
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-country software deployments
• Experience working with SaaS vendors and system integrators; exposure to RFP/RFI processes preferred
• Familiarity with LMS concepts (users, courses, compliance tracking, reporting) and HR system/data integrations
• Proficiency with project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Smartsheet (Planview a plus)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present effectively to executive leadership
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across global teams, cultures, and regions
• Comfortable managing ambiguity, resolving complex issues, and driving stakeholder accountability
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• PMP and/or Agile certifications preferred

 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 Work
• Time Off When You Need It
• Benefits That Flex
• Professional 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.