Project Manager, PMO | Technology in United States, Illinois, Chicago

Settings - OVERVIEW - WHAT WE DO - Overview - Corporate Finance and Restructuring - Corporate Roles - Economic Consulting - Forensic and Litigation Consulting - Strategic Communications - Technology - LIFE AT FTI - Overview - Culture and Values - Growth and Learning - EARLY TALENT - Overview - EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS ☰ - Jobs - Help Project Manager, PMO | Technology United States, Illinois, Chicago New ▾▸1 additional location United States Technology    2 hours ago Post Date    260K4 Requisition # Who We Are   FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.   At FTI Consulting, you’ll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world’s leading experts in your field, you’ll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.   There’s never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting, and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.    Are you ready to make an impact?    About The Role Reporting to a Director of the PMO, the in-house (non-consulting) Project Manager leads, supports, and coordinates projects, products, and programs in traditional and agile formats which support the FTI Consulting Technology Segment’s strategic and operational goals. Initiatives addressed by the PMO are focused across on-going support and expansion of FTI’s eDiscovery products, initiatives, and consulting services. Project managers are strategic and tactical problem solvers who are typically assigned to lead multiple initiatives with moderate to high risk and complexity.  Project managers may assist in developing and maturing PMO capabilities to foster continued operational excellence.   What You’ll Do - Build and maintain effective working relationships with business stakeholders, project team members, and cross functional partners to support successful project delivery and build positive relationships - Ensure the evolution and elevation of the PMO through continued refinement of traditional and agile management frameworks to maintain and mature best practices - Support project teams throughout the entire project lifecycle, facilitating all checkpoint activities defined by the PMO - Manage and support of medium to large-scale projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders through the full project lifecycle (ideation to implementation) - Monitor project progress by tracking scope, schedule, quality, risks, and issues, and provide regular status updates to project stakeholders and leadership to provide maximum stakeholder value - Act as a servant leader to agile and project teams by fostering communication, enabling team empowerment, and identification and resolution of team impediments - Support agile teams throughout the entire Application Lifecyle Management process (ALM), facilitating all agile ceremonies in both Kanban and Scrum frameworks - Ensure all appropriate project artifacts (documentation, deliverables, gates, etc.) are created, reviewed, and approved as appropriate by internal and external stakeholders - Drive adoption of agile principles and raise the overall agile maturity of the organization through coaching and mentoring opportunities - Escalate issues to PMO leadership and project stakeholders as warranted - Successfully source and manage vendor relationships when warranted - Be a steward of the PMOs business value to the organization   How You’ll Grow   We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You will be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.    As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.    What You Will Need to Succeed Basic Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, CIS, MIS, or equivalent experience.  Master’s degree a plus - 1-5 years of applicable work experience in IT project management using Traditional and Agile methodologies and management frameworks - Project Management or Scrum Master Certification - Experience managing traditional and agile initiatives of varying size, priority, and complexity. - Solid understanding of Scrum and Kanban Agile principles, with the ability to apply them pragmatically in an enterprise environment - Ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies (Iteration Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives) with a focus on outcomes and continuous improvement. - Knowledge and experience using project management tools –ADO, Jira, MS Project, etc. - Proven servant leader who removes impediments, fosters collaboration, enables team ownership, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure the success of the team and organization - Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to make effective presentations at all levels within an organization - Self-starter who has the confidence and experience to quickly assess complex situations and make decisions - Ability to identify delivery risks and dependencies early and facilitate mitigation strategies. - Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders to apply diplomatic resolutions to identified impediments, even if unpopular - Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills - Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal formats - Experience partnering closely with Product Owners/Liaisons to support backlog refinement, prioritization, readiness, and delivery - Experience and desire to work in a fast-paced environment - Travel Requirements: 10% (Team and company outings, Training, Conferences, etc.) - Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position does not provide sponsorship   Preferred Qualifications - SAFe Certification(s) - Working knowledge of Azure DevOps - Experience with SaaS, IaaS or hybrid cloud environments (AWS). - Experience coordinating delivery across multiple teams and shared services - Experience with IT infrastructure, information Security, eDiscovery, and/or data analytics projects #LI-CM2 #LI-Remote Total Wellbeing Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following: - Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential - Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance - Generous paid time off and holidays - Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan - Potential for flexible work arrangements - Generous paid parental leave with available planning tools, virtual expert coaching services and flex return support - Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care - Employee wellness platform - Employee recognition programs - Paid time off for volunteering in your community - Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you - Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work - Professional development and certification programs - Free in-office snacks and drinks - Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable) - FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses - Upscale offices close to public transportation   About FTI Consulting  FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of December 31, 2025. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. The Company generated $3.80 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2025. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.    FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. 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