Consultant, Global Procurement Project Management Office

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

The PMO Consultant is an individual contributor within the Global Procurement Project Management Office , supporting the planning, execution, and reporting of procurement initiatives and operational programs. This role partners closely with PMO leadership, Procurement teams, and functional stakeholders to ensure disciplined project execution, transparency of progress, and effective coordination across initiatives.

The PMO Consultant operates under general direction, develops foundational project management skills, and contributes to successful delivery outcomes through strong organization, analysis, and communication.

Major Duties :

• Support development and maintenance of project plans, workstreams, timelines, and deliverables across the Procurement PMO portfolio.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, and presentation materials for Procurement leadership and project stakeholders.
• Assist with coordination of cross‑functional activities, meetings, and working sessions to support project execution.
• Conduct basic analysis, benchmarking, or market research to support continuous improvement and best practices within procurement operations.
• Assist with logistical planning and coordination of team meetings, training sessions, town halls, and engagement activities.
• Support change management activities, including documentation, communications, and stakeholder readiness materials.
• Contribute to special projects and ad‑hoc initiatives as directed by PMO or Procurement leadership.

Knowledge :

• Foundational understanding of project management concepts, methodologies, and tools.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of concise status updates and materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); exposure to PMO or reporting tools is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and work in a fast‑paced, structured environment.
• Financial services or procurement exposure is preferred but not required.

Experience :

• • A College/University degree in Supply Chain, Finance or Risk and/or other appropriate academic major is preferred, or the equivalent 3-5 years of procurement operations/buyer/customer service experience; experience with a public accounting firm and/or a supplier management / vendor management environment is preferred.
  • Provides informal guidance to new team members

Salary Range:

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected].

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.