Consultant, Global Procurement Project Management Office

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

The PMO Consultant is an individual contributor within the Global Procurement Project Management Office, supporting the planning, execution, and reporting of procurement initiatives and operational programs. This role partners closely with PMO leadership, Procurement teams, and functional stakeholders to ensure disciplined project execution, transparency of progress, and effective coordination across initiatives. The PMO Consultant operates under general direction, develops foundational project management skills, and contributes to successful delivery outcomes through strong organization, analysis, and communication.

Requirements

• Foundational understanding of project management concepts, methodologies, and tools.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of concise status updates and materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); exposure to PMO or reporting tools is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and work in a fast‑paced, structured environment.
• A College/University degree in Supply Chain, Finance or Risk and/or other appropriate academic major is preferred, or the equivalent 3-5 years of procurement operations/buyer/customer service experience; experience with a public accounting firm and/or a supplier management / vendor management environment is preferred.
• Provides informal guidance to new team members

Nice To Haves

• Financial services or procurement exposure is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of project plans, workstreams, timelines, and deliverables across the Procurement PMO portfolio.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, and presentation materials for Procurement leadership and project stakeholders.
• Assist with coordination of cross‑functional activities, meetings, and working sessions to support project execution.
• Conduct basic analysis, benchmarking, or market research to support continuous improvement and best practices within procurement operations.
• Assist with logistical planning and coordination of team meetings, training sessions, town halls, and engagement activities.
• Support change management activities, including documentation, communications, and stakeholder readiness materials.
• Contribute to special projects and ad‑hoc initiatives as directed by PMO or Procurement leadership.

Benefits

• retirement benefits (401k and pension)
• health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
• paid time off
• parental and caregiver leave
• life & accident insurance
• other voluntary and well-being benefits
• discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree