Project Management Consultant

Experient; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Experient is seeking a Project Management Consultant in Charlotte, NC to lead complex enterprise-scale projects. The role demands strong governance and financial oversight while managing cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have 4-8 years of experience in consulting environments, demonstrating success in project planning and stakeholder engagement.

This position emphasizes collaboration and delivering measurable outcomes, requiring a Bachelor's degree and preferred PMP certification. Experient fosters an inclusive work culture and is an EEO employer.

Qualifications

• 4–8+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale projects or programs.
• Strong expertise in project planning, financial management, risk mitigation.
• Experience with structured PMO and portfolio governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex business and technology initiatives.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, timelines, budgets.
• Establish governance structures, including risk and issue management.
• Partner with stakeholders to define requirements and align priorities.
• Monitor spend and forecasts while keeping projects aligned to expected results.

Skills

Project planning

Financial management

Risk mitigation

Stakeholder communication

Scope management

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP or similar certification

Job description

At Experient, we provide experience, technology, and transformation support to our clients, creating a dynamic work environment. We value collaboration, prioritize effective communication, and focus on delivering results quickly and practically. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or take on new challenges, we’re here to support your journey every step of the way.

We are seeking a Project Management Consultant to join our Transformation team. This role is focused on leading complex, enterprise-scale initiatives with strong governance, financial oversight, and cross-functional coordination. You will drive disciplined execution across business and technology teams while ensuring alignment to established portfolio, funding, and delivery frameworks.

This is an ideal role for a consultant who excels at structuring ambiguity, aligning diverse stakeholders, and delivering measurable outcomes in highly matrixed environments without needing to be deeply technical.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex business and technology initiatives, from project initiation through execution and closeout.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource forecasts to ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and the approved budget.
• Establish and maintain governance structures, including risk and issue management, decision logs, dependency tracking, and executive reporting.
• Partner with business, product, and technology stakeholders to define requirements, align priorities, and coordinate cross-functional workstreams.
• Manage scope and change control processes, assessing impacts to schedule, cost, and outcomes while preparing materials for governance review and approval.
• Monitor spend and forecasts while keeping projects aligned to expected results and value.
• Facilitate steering committees, status meetings, and working sessions to maintain alignment, accountability, and delivery momentum.
• Proactively identify risks and blockers, escalating and resolving issues through appropriate channels.
• Build trusted‑advisor relationships with sponsors and senior leaders through clear and consistent communication, transparency, and strong execution.

What You’ll Bring

• 4–8+ years of experience leading enterprise‑scale projects or programs within consulting or professional services environments.
• Demonstrated success operating within structured PMO and portfolio governance frameworks.
• Strong expertise in project planning, financial management, risk mitigation, and executive reporting.
• Experience partnering closely with business, IT, and product stakeholders in technology‑enabled initiatives.
• Working knowledge of SDLC methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid models).
• Proven ability to manage scope changes, funding approvals, and portfolio‑level reporting.
• Strong executive presence and ability to communicate complex status, risk, and financial information clearly.
• PMP or similar certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications a plus.

Location: Charlotte, NC based. No relocation budget available.

Experient is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.