Slalom Flex (Project Based) Project Management Consultant

Project Management ConsultantFinancial Services / Wealth ManagementLocation: New York City, NY, hybrid with 3 days onsite per weekStart Date: Mid to late NovemberDuration: Contract through December 2027, with potential extensionAbout Us Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In six+ countries and 43+ markets, we deeply understand our customers—and their customers—to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, our 10,000+ strong team helps people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. We’re honored to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For seven years running. Learn more at Slalom.com.OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Project Management Consultant to support strategic initiatives for a financial services organization specializing in Wealth Management. This individual contributor will manage program planning, execution, governance, financials, and stakeholder alignment across complex, cross-functional initiatives.The ideal candidate combines strong project management fundamentals with executive presence, clear communication, and prior consulting experience within financial services.Responsibilities* Create and maintain integrated program plans, delivery schedules, milestones, dependencies, and prioritization frameworks.* Lead project implementation activities, including daily standups, sprint planning, weekly status reporting, and business outcome reviews.* Coordinate content development, review, documentation, and approval processes.* Build alignment across business, technology, and executive stakeholders.* Manage project budgets, resource considerations, delivery risks, and overall project performance.* Maintain RAID logs covering risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies, escalating concerns to leadership when appropriate.* Track project progress and decisions using internal project management systems.* Prepare concise executive updates that communicate progress, risks, decisions, and next steps.* Identify and resolve delivery challenges while keeping initiatives aligned with business priorities.Required Qualifications* Significant experience managing complex projects or programs in consulting or enterprise environments.* Project management experience within the financial services industry.* Previous consulting experience with a large professional services or consulting firm.* Strong executive presence and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders.* Experience managing project plans, budgets, Agile sprints, risks, dependencies, governance, and status reporting.* Strong organizational, prioritization, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.* Clear and concise written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.* Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.Preferred Qualifications* Experience within Wealth Management.* Experience supporting marketing, content, communications, or client-engagement initiatives.* PMP, Scrum, Agile, or related project management certification.Compensation and BenefitsSlalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses. Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the base salary pay range is 80-90/hr. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.EEO and Accommodations Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive considerationfor 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. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of theselection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.