Project Management Consultant Jobs in Chicago, IL
Project Management Consultant jobs in Chicago are concentrated in the Loop, River North, and the Fulton Market corridor, with strong demand across management consulting, financial services, healthcare, and technology. Employers actively hiring include Deloitte, CIBC, and Efficio. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerDeloitte
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's
Companies hiring25
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Senior Consultant, Project Portfolio Management
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Integrated Project Management Company
Senior Consultant, Project Portfolio Management
Chicago, Illinois
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Digital Consulting Manager, Oracle Cloud Risk Management
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Huron Consulting Group
Digital Consulting Manager, Oracle Cloud Risk Management
Chicago, Illinois
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Project Management Specialist (Consultant)
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Capgemini
Project Management Specialist (Consultant)
Chicago, Illinois
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Associate Project Management Director
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AbelsonTaylor
Associate Project Management Director
Chicago, Illinois
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Cash Management Consultant Senior - Government Not-For-Profit
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Senior Consultant, Project Portfolio Management
Integrated Project Management Company·Chicago, Illinois
Job functions:
$130k - $165k/yr
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
Full Time
201-500 employees
Job Description
For more than three decades, premier organizations have trusted IPM to lead the successful execution of their strategic portfolios and critically important initiatives. Headquartered in Chicago with offices in Boston, Parsippany, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, IPM has led more than 5,000 projects for over 500 clients. Our clients range from Fortune 100 companies to start-ups.
We are a certified “Great Place to Work” company and have been named to the Great Place to Work list of “Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services”.
Our Consultants are our full-time employees and the competitive advantage that sets us apart from the rest.
IPM partners with clients across multiple industry sectors, including pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, consumer products, industrial products, and healthcare, which often includes mid-sized to large organizations.
As part of IPM’s national Project Portfolio Management (PPM) practice, we lead: the assessment and enhancement of existing PMO’s, the establishment of new PMOs, the development of portfolio frameworks, and establishment of resource planning models. PMOs could include variations such as EPMO, TMO, SRO, VMO, etc. These frameworks often include processes, governance, tools, capabilities, and leadership.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Senior Consultant, you will partner with client leadership and delivery teams to assess the current state of project and portfolio management, develop actionable recommendations and roadmaps, and support the implementation of business-focused solutions. This role is centered on enterprise-level PMO leadership, with a strong emphasis on new product development, strategic initiatives, and business execution across the organization.
Please note: This role does not manage IT systems implementations or infrastructure projects, nor does it involve application development, cybersecurity, or technology operations.
At each new engagement you will leverage the continual exposure and experiences from working within a variety of clients.
Your primary goals and focus will be to:
- Assess current PMO and portfolio frameworks
- Identify the root cause of issues and inefficiencies
- Develop future-state recommendations and a roadmap for improvement
- Design and develop solutions, including processes, governance, and tools
- Leverage current industry best-practice methodologies and tools
- Manage and mentor teams of project managers
- Integrate AI into PMO and portfolio functions
- Support business development discussions and documentation
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate for this position should have the following skills and experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline, or relatable field to our industries. Advanced degrees in business is a plus.
- At least 12 years of related experience growing into roles of greater responsibility, with 7 years leading projects or programs
- At least 5 years of experience leading PMOs and/or managing project portfolios
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Advanced portfolio or program management certifications a plus
- Excellent organizational skills
- High level of attention to details
- Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively communicate, including presentation skills
- Strong consulting skills with ability to assess and advise on PMOs and developing portfolio management
- Knowledge of maturity frameworks and ability to work at different maturity levels, depending on client engagements
- Experience managing and/or mentoring project managers
- Ability to leverage best-practice tools, such as Smartsheet, Planisware, Planview, etc. to enhance PMO and portfolio reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to new situations
WHY IPM
- Engaging culture: IPM has a caring, nurturing culture with a transparent communication approach and culture-building and team-building events, both regional and company-wide.
- Inclusion: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have always been a part of our culture; we are a company that treats everyone with respect and dignity. Everyone has a voice and is heard.
- Professional development: We ensure you reach your professional aspirations by providing you with training and development opportunities. We’ll create the bandwidth you need to further your career at IPM. You are IPM’s future – we only promote from within.
- Diverse projects: We lead a wide variety of projects and provide significant exposure to many clients and project types.
- Collaborative work environment: We have a well-structured system to provide support from managers, internal teams, and our Centers of Excellence (CoE). Our CoEs serve as a resource for specific service and industry knowledge, tools and best practices.
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits program: including 100% employer-paid health for employees and 85% paid health for dependents; 401(k)matching, performance bonus, relocation assistance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, holiday, personal and sick time, among many others; salary range is $130,000 - $165,000 dependent on experience.
- Philanthropy: We are devoted to the communities we serve and actively promote employee involvement in community improvement projects. We’ve created “Project Mercy” to channel our philanthropic efforts every quarter.
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, and market / business considerations.
IPM is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
IPM’s hybrid work environment requires a minimum of three days in the office. The specific days are flexible and may vary depending on project schedules and meetings. On-site locations may also vary. In addition, we follow our clients’ guidance on on-site requirements, so the minimum number of days in the office may increase depending on the client and project assignment.
Integrated Project Management Company
Senior Consultant, Project Portfolio Management
Chicago, Illinois
Added 3d ago201-500 employees
Job functions:
$130k - $165k/yr
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
Full Time
Job Description
For more than three decades, premier organizations have trusted IPM to lead the successful execution of their strategic portfolios and critically important initiatives. Headquartered in Chicago with offices in Boston, Parsippany, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, IPM has led more than 5,000 projects for over 500 clients. Our clients range from Fortune 100 companies to start-ups.
We are a certified “Great Place to Work” company and have been named to the Great Place to Work list of “Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services”.
Our Consultants are our full-time employees and the competitive advantage that sets us apart from the rest.
IPM partners with clients across multiple industry sectors, including pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, consumer products, industrial products, and healthcare, which often includes mid-sized to large organizations.
As part of IPM’s national Project Portfolio Management (PPM) practice, we lead: the assessment and enhancement of existing PMO’s, the establishment of new PMOs, the development of portfolio frameworks, and establishment of resource planning models. PMOs could include variations such as EPMO, TMO, SRO, VMO, etc. These frameworks often include processes, governance, tools, capabilities, and leadership.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Senior Consultant, you will partner with client leadership and delivery teams to assess the current state of project and portfolio management, develop actionable recommendations and roadmaps, and support the implementation of business-focused solutions. This role is centered on enterprise-level PMO leadership, with a strong emphasis on new product development, strategic initiatives, and business execution across the organization.
Please note: This role does not manage IT systems implementations or infrastructure projects, nor does it involve application development, cybersecurity, or technology operations.
At each new engagement you will leverage the continual exposure and experiences from working within a variety of clients.
Your primary goals and focus will be to:
- Assess current PMO and portfolio frameworks
- Identify the root cause of issues and inefficiencies
- Develop future-state recommendations and a roadmap for improvement
- Design and develop solutions, including processes, governance, and tools
- Leverage current industry best-practice methodologies and tools
- Manage and mentor teams of project managers
- Integrate AI into PMO and portfolio functions
- Support business development discussions and documentation
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate for this position should have the following skills and experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline, or relatable field to our industries. Advanced degrees in business is a plus.
- At least 12 years of related experience growing into roles of greater responsibility, with 7 years leading projects or programs
- At least 5 years of experience leading PMOs and/or managing project portfolios
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Advanced portfolio or program management certifications a plus
- Excellent organizational skills
- High level of attention to details
- Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively communicate, including presentation skills
- Strong consulting skills with ability to assess and advise on PMOs and developing portfolio management
- Knowledge of maturity frameworks and ability to work at different maturity levels, depending on client engagements
- Experience managing and/or mentoring project managers
- Ability to leverage best-practice tools, such as Smartsheet, Planisware, Planview, etc. to enhance PMO and portfolio reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to new situations
WHY IPM
- Engaging culture: IPM has a caring, nurturing culture with a transparent communication approach and culture-building and team-building events, both regional and company-wide.
- Inclusion: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have always been a part of our culture; we are a company that treats everyone with respect and dignity. Everyone has a voice and is heard.
- Professional development: We ensure you reach your professional aspirations by providing you with training and development opportunities. We’ll create the bandwidth you need to further your career at IPM. You are IPM’s future – we only promote from within.
- Diverse projects: We lead a wide variety of projects and provide significant exposure to many clients and project types.
- Collaborative work environment: We have a well-structured system to provide support from managers, internal teams, and our Centers of Excellence (CoE). Our CoEs serve as a resource for specific service and industry knowledge, tools and best practices.
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits program: including 100% employer-paid health for employees and 85% paid health for dependents; 401(k)matching, performance bonus, relocation assistance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, holiday, personal and sick time, among many others; salary range is $130,000 - $165,000 dependent on experience.
- Philanthropy: We are devoted to the communities we serve and actively promote employee involvement in community improvement projects. We’ve created “Project Mercy” to channel our philanthropic efforts every quarter.
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, and market / business considerations.
IPM is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
IPM’s hybrid work environment requires a minimum of three days in the office. The specific days are flexible and may vary depending on project schedules and meetings. On-site locations may also vary. In addition, we follow our clients’ guidance on on-site requirements, so the minimum number of days in the office may increase depending on the client and project assignment.
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Who's Hiring
- Deloitte10
- CIBC2
- Efficio2
- Accenture2
- Capgemini2
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management21
- Consulting & Professional Services21
- Accounting & Auditing11
- Technology & Software3
- Energy2
Project Management Consultant Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a project management consultant job in Chicago?
Focus your search on the Loop and Fulton Market, where management consulting firms, healthcare systems, and financial services companies concentrate most of their project management hiring. Candidates with experience in large-scale enterprise transformations, Agile delivery, or regulated industries like healthcare or financial services have a clear edge in Chicago's market. A PMP certification and familiarity with stakeholder-heavy environments common to Chicago's midmarket and enterprise employers strengthens most applications.
Which companies hire project management consultants in Chicago?
Companies currently hiring project management consultants in Chicago include Deloitte, CIBC, and Efficio, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Chicago's employer mix is broad, with Big Four and boutique consulting firms sitting alongside large healthcare networks, insurance companies, and technology firms all maintaining active project management practices.
Are there remote project management consultant jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though availability varies: project management consultant work is moderately remote-friendly for planning, reporting, and stakeholder coordination, but many Chicago engagements require on-site presence during key delivery phases. About 0% of project management consultant openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common in technology and financial services roles based in the Loop.
How can I get a project management consultant job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is through a junior project coordinator or business analyst role at a consulting firm or large healthcare system on the North Side or in the Loop. Chicago employers such as regional hospital networks and midsize consulting boutiques regularly hire candidates with a bachelor's degree, strong organizational skills, and a CAPM or entry-level Agile certification. Contract-to-hire arrangements through Chicago-based staffing firms also offer a practical way in.
Which industries hire the most project management consultants in Chicago?
Chicago project management consultant roles concentrate in Investment & Asset Management, Consulting & Professional Services, and Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Chicago's position as a national hub for management consulting, a major financial center, and home to several of the country's largest healthcare and insurance organizations drives sustained and consistent demand across all three sectors.
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