Title: Program Manager - Business Strategy & Transformation

Location: Chicago United States

Job Description:

Travel Expectations: None

Job Classification: Temporary (W2T), Contractor (1099)

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.

Centric Consulting is an international management consulting firm with deep expertise in digital, business, and technology. We're looking for a Program Manager with a passion for driving strategic business change, supporting enterprise-wide transformation, and delivering measurable impact.

This is an exciting opportunity for a consulting-minded professional with strong program leadership skills and experience in business transformation. As a Program Manager - Business Strategy & Transformation, you will lead end-to-end program planning, execution, and delivery across multiple initiatives that support our clients' enterprise strategies. You'll collaborate with senior executives, lead cross-functional initiatives, and bring structure and clarity to complex business challenges-while creating customized, value-driven solutions for our clients.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and deliver enterprise-level business transformation programs that align with client strategic priorities.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and governance of cross-functional initiatives from initiation through delivery.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to client leadership, shaping approaches that drive measurable impact.
• Coordinate with business and technology teams to ensure alignment across goals, resources, and timelines.
• Address and implement solutions for complex operational, integration, and organizational challenges.
• Guide clients through strategic change initiatives, including M&A integration, org design, and process improvement.
• Deliver digital business strategies that accelerate innovation, enable agility, and position clients for future growth.
• Facilitate executive decision-making and promote clarity around priorities, risks, and outcomes.
• Provide transparent updates, reporting, and stakeholder engagement throughout the program lifecycle.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture across teams and workstreams.

Who You Are:

• 10+ years of management consulting and/or industry experience with a focus on business strategy, transformation, or program leadership.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale business transformations, operational strategy, and M&A integrations.
• Proven ability to manage complex programs in a matrixed environment while aligning work to business outcomes.
• Strong understanding of project management frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and tools; PMP or related certification is a plus.
• Strategic thinker and problem-solver with exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Business-savvy and data-driven-you understand the "why" behind initiatives and can articulate impact clearly to senior leaders.
• Adept at leading through ambiguity and influencing at all levels within an organization.
• Energized by challenging work, committed to client success, and passionate about continuous improvement and innovation.

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.