We’re Strive, Nice To Meet You!

Strive’s Management Consulting practice is growing as we continue to partner with fun and notable clients here in Chicago. We’re helping them address real challenges/opportunities by delivering on unique people and process focused solutions. Strive is a boutique firm that offers an entrepreneurial environment and professional growth opportunity where you can help us build something great, be your true self, and have fun along the way!

Founded in 2006, Strive is a privately-owned, national business and technology consulting firm that helps clients solve complex business challenges and strategic initiatives by leveraging expertise across three practice groups: Management Consulting, Technology Enablement, and Data & Analytics. Our flexible engagement model, consisting of Strategic Advisory, Project Delivery, and Staffing Services, allows us to deliver tailored and customized solutions.

Why Strive?

With our local delivery model, our consultants and team live, volunteer, and raise families in the same communities where they work. Our growth plans are immense, and we promote based on merit leading to vast professional development opportunities. We have assembled a diverse group of smart, driven, and humble individuals leading to our award-winning culture recognized by Crain’s, Glassdoor, and Best & Brightest awards, among others.

As an employee at Strive, you will grow your skills and experience through a variety of exciting project work (across industries and technologies) with some of the top companies in the world! Our employees receive full benefits—medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and matched 401k. We also have an uncapped, take what you need PTO policy.

The Role

We are looking for true “Consulting Athletes” with proven experience and focus within Project Management, Business & Data Analysis, and Change Management within software delivery lifecycle initiatives.

Additional qualifications might include:

• Previous experience (5+ years) as a Program Manager, Sr. Project Manager, Management Consultant, etc.
• Proven track record of delivering results
• Ability to work across industries, roles, functions & technologies
• Both technical and soft skills to deliver a complex program
• Strong verbal and written communication that can be tailored for a specific audience
• Experience building strong customer relationships at large fortune 100/500 clients
• Experience coordinating overall success of programs, including project management, budget management, interdependency management, and status reporting
• Experience in negotiation, influencing others and managing conflict
• Ability to lead dynamically and energize work teams to achieve business requirements

Still Not Convinced?

At Strive we recognize that prospective job seekers are searching for something different. We could boast about our awesome perks but that’s not all that separates Strive from the rest of the pack. Our executive leadership team is dedicated to fostering a strong company culture that encourages our associates to STRIVE for more. With 9 individual company culture focused groups committed to professional growth, giving back to the community, learning opportunities, and team camaraderie, there is something for everyone here at Strive.

Don’t Be Shy!

Our Corporate Recruiting team is excited to talk about our open positions and the opportunities to join the Strive team. Even if you are still in the exploratory stage of your job search, we are always looking to network! Connect with our team today and let’s talk more.