Project Management Consultant Jobs in Illinois
Project Management Consultant jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Mettawa, and Springfield and other Illinois metros, with employers like Huron Consulting, Alvarez & Marsal, and Grant Thornton hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We collaborate with education organizations to develop strategies and implement solutions that enable the transformative change our clients need to own their future. Together, we empower clients to drive innovation, create sustainable funding streams and deliver better student outcomes.
Today, leaders of higher education institutions and academic medical centers are spending too much time reacting to market forces, rather than focusing on the essential priorities that help students, faculty and staff thrive. The most productive path forward requires an intentional approach and innovative thinking, whereby stakeholders across the entire institution rally around a shared vision and embrace the hard work of effecting change.
You’ll help our clients to achieve organizational effectiveness, improve student outcomes, implement new technologies and align resources and investments to ensure long-term sustainability.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Clinical Research Consulting Associate supports the delivery of assessment, advisory, and implementation services across clinical trial start-up, regulatory, and research operations. Working as part of a broader project team, this role contributes to the execution of key workstreams, including clinical trial operational and strategy assessments, technology implementations, and optimizations, and process improvement initiatives focused on key clinical trial processes such as study activation, regulatory management, financial management, and clinical operations.
Key Responsibilities
Core Delivery Activities
- Support current-state assessments of clinical research operations, workflows, and pain points
- Support efforts to document current state and design future state business processes
- Conduct stakeholder interviews, note-taking, and synthesis of findings
- Gather, organize, and analyze data related to study start-up, regulatory, financial, and operational processes
- Help develop client-ready deliverables such as summaries, recommendations, workflow maps, and presentations
- Participate in building SOPs, job aids, and training materials
Clinical Trial Operations Support
- Assist with projects related to study activation, regulatory management, clinical operations, and research finance
- Track timelines, milestones, issues, and dependencies across project workstreams
- Support documentation of roles, handoffs, bottlenecks, and escalation points in research processes
- Contribute to identifying process improvement opportunities
Technology / Systems Work
- Support CTMS, eRegulatory, and related research system optimization or implementation efforts
- Assist with testing, validation, training support, and end-user documentation
- Help document future-state workflows, system requirements, and operational impacts
Project Management & Team Support
- Prepare meeting materials, track decisions, and follow up on action items
- Maintain project trackers, risks, and status updates
- Support coordination across internal team members and client stakeholders
- Help ensure deliverables are organized, accurate, and on time
Regulatory / Start-Up Focus
- Experience supporting or owning IRB submissions and study activation activities
- Familiarity with regulatory documentation and audit readiness practices
- Coordination of sponsor interactions, monitoring visits, or inspections
Research Operations / Generalist Focus
- 3-6 years of experience in clinical research (e.g., study coordination, start-up, or operations)
- Exposure to multiple components of the research lifecycle (regulatory, operations, financial, data, systems)
- Demonstrated contributions such as:
- SOP or training material development
- Study start-up coordination
- Participation in system implementations or process improvement efforts
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field
- 3–6 years of experience in clinical research or research administration
- Working knowledge of study start-up, IRB processes, and clinical trial operations
- Experience using CTMS and/or eRegulatory systems
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Word)
- Willingness to travel up to 50%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated career progression (e.g., Research Assistant to Coordinator)
- Experience across multiple studies or a portfolio of trials
- Exposure to academic medical centers or health systems
- Experience across multiple therapeutic areas or institutions
COMPENSATION
- The estimated base salary range for this job is $105,000 - $120,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $117,600 - $141,600. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.
LOCATION
REMOTE
Position Level
Associate
Country
United States of America
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Project Management Consultant Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Huron Consulting83

- Alvarez & Marsal48

- Grant Thornton40

- EY35

- Aon17

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services293
- Accounting & Auditing117
- Technology & Software84
- Investment & Asset Management30
- Insurance29
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project management consultant jobs across Illinois.
- PMP or equivalent certification required or strongly preferred
- Five or more years managing cross-functional projects end to end
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
- Experience with both agile and waterfall delivery methodologies
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and stakeholder communication
Project Management Consultant Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many project management consultant jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 631+ project management consultant openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Mettawa, and Springfield. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
How much do project management consultants make in Illinois?
Project management consultants in Illinois earn a median of about $103,470 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,300 for the lowest 10% to over $163,910 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Illinois cities have the most project management consultant jobs?
Chicago, Mettawa, and Springfield have the most project management consultant openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire project management consultants in Illinois?
Employers hiring project management consultants in Illinois include Huron Consulting, Alvarez & Marsal, and Grant Thornton, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote project management consultant jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 39% of project management consultant openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.
How do I apply for project management consultant jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to project management consultant jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.
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