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Centric Consulting

Program Manager

full-time•Chicago

Summary

Location

Chicago

Type

full-time

Experience

10+ years

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About this role

Project Manager

Job Level: Consultant 

Job Location: Onsite Only

Travel Expectations: None

Job Classification: Full-Time   

 

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 end-to-end program management for strategic and transformation initiatives
  • Partner with executive leadership to translate strategy into actionable roadmaps
  • Manage cross-functional teams across commercial, clinical, operations, IT, and regulatory
  • Track program milestones, risks, dependencies, and financials
  • Drive change management, communication, and stakeholder alignment
  • Ensure programs align with regulatory and compliance requirements

 

Who You Are: 

  • 8+ years of program or portfolio management experience
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or Rx-related organizations
  • Strong background in strategy execution and business transformation
  • Proven ability to lead large, complex, cross-functional programs
  • Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Preferred Experience with digital transformation, operating model design, or process optimization, PMP, PgMP, or similar certification
  • Must be onsite in Deerfield, IL

 

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. 

What you'll do

  • Lead end-to-end program management for strategic and transformation initiatives while partnering with executive leadership to translate strategy into actionable roadmaps. Manage cross-functional teams and ensure programs align with regulatory and compliance requirements.

About Centric Consulting

We are an international management consulting firm that brings expertise in AI strategy, cyber risk management, cloud solutions and more. Founded in 1999 with a remote workforce, Centric has established a reputation for solving its clients’ toughest problems, delivering tailored solutions, and bringing in deeply experienced consultants centered on what’s best for your business.    In every project, you get a trusted Centric advisor averaging over 15 years of experience and the best talent from across the United States and India. Centric deliberately builds teams that can scale up or down quickly based on client needs, industry and desired outcome.   Headquartered in Ohio, with 1,400 employees and 14 locations, Centric has been honored over the years with more than 100 awards for its commitment to employees, clients and communities. Most recently, the firm was recognized as one of Forbes Best Management Consulting Firms in America for the 8th consecutive year.

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