Mid-Level Project Manager

Centric Consulting•Chicago, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mid-Level Project Manager (Pipeline) Job Level: W2T Consultant Job Location: On-site/Hybrid (Must be local to Chicago) Travel Expectations: Up to 25% on average Job Classification: Full-Time, Temporary (W2T) Pipeline Opportunity – Future Consulting Engagements This 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: Track and manage projects submitted for IMO Governance review to support reporting, tracking, and agenda preparation Support Initiate Gate (bi-weekly) and Deployment Authority (periodic) forums, including agenda management, pre-reads, scheduling, and feeder meetings Record, circulate, and track minutes, actions, and decisions to ensure follow-through Collate consulting spend projections during Initiate and Design phases (iPLC) to support three-year financial planning Drive closure of follow-ups raised during governance forums to enable timely project approvals Provide limited executive support for VP Deployment (travel, expenses, light diary management) Who You Are: 4–7 years of project management, PMO, or governance support experience High-energy, detail-oriented professional with a strong bias for action Comfortable navigating ambiguity and engaging with multiple stakeholders Strong written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, consulting environment Nice-to-Have Experience Tools: iPLC, Planview, Clarity, ServiceNow PPM, MS Excel & PowerPoint Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, hybrid delivery models; stage-gate governance Experience supporting IMO, PMO, or enterprise portfolio governance Prior consulting or large-scale enterprise program experience 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.

Requirements

4–7 years of project management, PMO, or governance support experience
High-energy, detail-oriented professional with a strong bias for action
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and engaging with multiple stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, consulting environment

Nice To Haves

Tools: iPLC, Planview, Clarity, ServiceNow PPM, MS Excel & PowerPoint Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, hybrid delivery models; stage-gate governance
Experience supporting IMO, PMO, or enterprise portfolio governance
Prior consulting or large-scale enterprise program experience

Responsibilities

Track and manage projects submitted for IMO Governance review to support reporting, tracking, and agenda preparation
Support Initiate Gate (bi-weekly) and Deployment Authority (periodic) forums, including agenda management, pre-reads, scheduling, and feeder meetings
Record, circulate, and track minutes, actions, and decisions to ensure follow-through
Collate consulting spend projections during Initiate and Design phases (iPLC) to support three-year financial planning
Drive closure of follow-ups raised during governance forums to enable timely project approvals
Provide limited executive support for VP Deployment (travel, expenses, light diary management)