PMO Project Manager en Centric Consulting

PMO Project Manager

Job Level: W2T Consultant 

Job Location: Hybrid/Onsite-Must be local candidate-4-5 days a week in Deerfield, IL 

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.  

 We are seeking an experienced Senior PMO Leader/Project Manager to lead a critical PMO Turnaround and Transformation initiative. This role requires a strong balance of strategic advisory skills and hands-on implementation expertise to assess the current PMO, provide recommendations, and execute improvements. The successful candidate will be highly skilled in navigating executive-level environments while driving real change.

In this role, you will: 

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current PMO, identifying gaps, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and deliver actionable recommendations, strategies, and roadmaps for a transformed PMO function.
• Oversee the implementation of PMO changes, including governance, processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.
• Serve as a senior advisor to executives, including the CIO, senior business leaders, and enterprise stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with E&Y and other strategic vendor partners to ensure alignment and delivery of outcomes.
• Manage senior stakeholder communications, building trust and credibility at the C-suite and board levels.
• Ensure the PMO evolves into a value-driven, high-performing function that supports enterprise priorities.

Who You Are: 

• 12+ years of experience in project/program management and PMO leadership.
• Proven track record of standing up, evolving, or turning around PMO organizations in large, complex enterprises.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and engage at the CIO and C-suite level.
• Hands-on ability to design, implement, and operationalize PMO processes, governance models, and tools.
• Experience working with Big 4 consulting partners (e.g., E&Y) and managing large vendor relationships.
• Exceptional communication, advisory, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP, PgMP, or similar 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.