IT Program Manager - Infrastructure & Networking bei Centric Consulting

IT Program Manager - Infrastructure & Networking

Job Level: W2T Consultant 

Job Location: Hybrid/Travel 

Travel Expectations: Up to 10% on average

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.  

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead the integration of networking and wireless infrastructure across the client’s enterprise environment. This individual will oversee planning, coordination, and execution of initiatives to unify and optimize wired and wireless networks, ensuring seamless connectivity, security, and scalability. The Project Manager will collaborate with network engineers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to deliver a reliable and high-performing network environment that supports business operations.

In this role, you will: 

• End-to-End Program Ownership: Build and lead a “team of teams,” facilitate cross-functional touchpoints and working sessions, and accelerate decision-making across stakeholders.
• Integrated Roadmap Delivery: Define and execute the program roadmap from Day 1 readiness through long-term operations, aligning milestones and dependencies.
• Design Governance: Establish and uphold design principles and guardrails that reduce interim complexity, protect user experience, and ensure compliance.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively manage risks, issues, and actions to maintain visibility and momentum across all levels of the organization.
• Executive Communication: Deliver clear, concise updates on status, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans—while removing blockers and resolving issues swiftly.
• Operational Excellence: Implement scalable ways of working (cadence, artifacts, templates, collaboration tools) across internal teams and external vendors to ensure delivery against milestones.
• Program Financial Management: Efficiently managed assigned funding for program execution and follow standard procurement and financial reporting process throughout the life of the program.

Who You Are: 

• 10+ years leading large-scale, multi-workstream IT programs in complex enterprise environments (merger/divestiture or cross-company integrations strongly preferred). Including experience leading large network and infrastructure technology implementation programs.
• Deep expertise in program methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and portfolio-level planning and risk management.
• Strong technical foundation in network technologies, including:
• Routing, firewall configuration, and bandwidth provisioning
• Wireless infrastructure
• Identity and access management (Okta, MFA)
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and executive-level communication skills; adept at navigating competing priorities and constraints.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program leadership certification
• Familiarity with GDPR, SOX, or similar regulatory frameworks and audit-ready design practices
• M&A integration experience is a strong plus 

 ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Must be able to go on-site in Chicago a few days a month

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. 

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