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Senior Project Manager

Job Level: W2T Consultant

Job Location: Remote

Travel Expectations: 0% 

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're seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead planning, coordination, and execution across key initiatives. This role ensures projects are structured effectively, risks are managed proactively, and stakeholders have clear visibility into progress and outcomes. Ideally looking for someone with consulting experience leading SAP transformation programs or enterprise-wide technology transformation initiatives. 

In this role, you will: 

• Lead complex ERP transformation initiatives, with a preference for SAP-based programs, while partnering closely with business and technology stakeholders.
• Provide both strategic program leadership and hands-on project management, balancing executive-level oversight with day-to-day execution and delivery.
• Quickly assess program needs, establish priorities, and drive momentum in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Manage program schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and overall governance to ensure successful outcomes.
• Proactively navigate and manage stakeholder expectations, helping to align competing priorities and facilitate decision-making.
• Oversee stage-gate processes, ensuring project health, compliance, and readiness throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Manage program escalations and work closely with project managers to resolve issues, mitigate risks, and maintain forward progress.
• Support monthly financial management activities, including forecasting, reporting, budget tracking, and program-level financial oversight.

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve program execution, governance, and communication across stakeholders.

Who You Are: 

• An experienced Senior Program Manager with a proven track record leading large-scale ERP implementations or transformations, preferably within SAP environments.
• A strong leader who understands the big picture while maintaining close attention to project details, timelines, and execution.
• Comfortable stepping into active programs and quickly becoming a trusted leader and partner.
• Highly proactive, self-directed, and able to take initiative without requiring extensive oversight.
• Skilled at managing complex stakeholder relationships and navigating challenging or evolving business environments.
• Experienced in program governance, portfolio oversight, stage-gate management, and project escalation processes.
• Financially savvy with experience managing program budgets, forecasts, and monthly financial reporting.
• Effective at coaching, mentoring, and overseeing project managers to ensure consistent delivery practices and successful outcomes.
• An excellent communicator who can engage confidently with executive leaders, business stakeholders, and delivery teams.
• Known for staying organized, driving accountability, and delivering results in complex, fast-moving programs.

Total Rewards: 

We proudly offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive and well-rounded benefits package for full-time employees that have been designed to nourish your well-being, such as health coverage, wellness programs, 401K company match, self-managed PTO, and other unique incentives that celebrate your accomplishments.      

• Remote and Hybrid Work
• Time Off When You Need It
• Benefits That Flex
• Professional Development  

While benefits eligibility may vary for roles that are not 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.  

Discover more about our benefits by exploring additional details here benefits. 

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 bringunmatched experiencesto 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 inpromotingdiversity, equity, and inclusion, from our business practice to how we show up for employees and communities. This is how we bringour mission and core valuesto life, working together to provide the highestqualityservices 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. 

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