Project Management Consultant Jobs

Explore Project Management Consultant opportunities that put your expertise in planning, leadership, and execution to work. These professionals help organizations deliver complex initiatives, improve performance, and achieve strategic goals. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior consulting roles across industries.

What Does a Project Management Consultant Do?

Project Management Consultants advise organizations on how to plan and deliver projects effectively. They may define scope, build schedules and budgets, coordinate cross-functional teams, identify risks, track performance, and communicate progress to stakeholders. Depending on the engagement, they can also support portfolio governance, business transformation, process improvement, or implementation of new systems and operating models.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly value experience leading complex projects, strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, analytical problem-solving, and the ability to turn business objectives into executable plans. Familiarity with project management methods and tools—such as Agile, Scrum, waterfall, or hybrid delivery—is often useful. Relevant certifications, including PMP, may be preferred for some roles, while industry expertise can be important for specialized engagements.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Project Management Consultants work in management and technology consulting firms, as well as within corporate strategy, transformation, and delivery teams. With experience, they may progress to program or portfolio leadership, consulting management, delivery executive, or transformation leadership positions. Search for roles aligned with your specialty, sector experience, preferred work arrangement, and level of responsibility.

Find Project Management Consultant Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare consulting and in-house positions, and focus your search on opportunities that match your project delivery experience and career goals.

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$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining eDiscovery solutions. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll lead client engagements, ensuring optimal service delivery while leveraging your expertise in Relativity and eDi...

Overland Park, KSRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $225K *

Lead the charge in multidisciplinary engineering and design management for a large-scale industrial infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with technical standards and client expectations through...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of project management by leading software implementations, enhancing efficiency, and collaborating with diverse teams. Drive success through strategic planning and effective communica...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K *

Lead the charge in managing on-site network infrastructure construction, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards across data centre projects. Collaborate with engineering and construction teams...

Vancouver, BCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a leading team overseeing industrial mechanical projects across diverse states. Manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships while ensuring quality and safety on advanced...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $165K *

Lead the commissioning of critical facilities by managing project life cycles, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Drive project success through effective co...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$155K - $210K *

Lead complex programs and strategic client engagements, driving technology transformation and sustainable business value. Act as a trusted adviser to C-level stakeholders, shaping program vision and e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate project management excellence by delivering best practices in IT systems integration and infrastructure analysis, ensuring compliance with security standards while supporting the Department of...

Colorado, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing complex IT projects, ensuring timely completion and customer satisfaction through data analysis and effective communication across teams...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Transform client businesses by leading AI strategy and implementation. Drive impactful consulting engagements, build trusted relationships, and leverage emerging technologies to deliver measurable out...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead transformative AI consulting engagements, driving business value through innovative strategies and solutions. Collaborate with clients to assess processes, develop roadmaps, and implement AI tech...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $121K *

Shape the future of project management by leading enterprise initiatives, establishing standards, and ensuring effective execution of organizational priorities in a remote setting...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $124K *

Lead the charge in enhancing federal grants management operations through data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement initiatives. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to delive...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $158K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, cross-functional technology projects. Manage project planning, execution, and stakeholder collaboration to drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment fo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate business growth by leading proposal management efforts, ensuring compliance and responsiveness while guiding teams towards developing compelling proposals across various sectors. Drive exce...

Rockville, MDRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Champion project control excellence by developing strategies, collaborating with teams, and optimizing performance to ensure successful project delivery within timelines and budgets. Lead initiatives...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Advance organizational change initiatives by leading Oracle Cloud transformations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption through strategic planning, training, and communication...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$144K - $186K *

Empower finance transformation by leading engagements from strategy to execution, ensuring measurable outcomes. Collaborate with clients and teams to navigate challenges, enhance processes, and drive...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects, ensuring client satisfaction through effective coordination, budget management, and team supervision while driving project success across all phases...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $115K *

Lead client relationships by managing multiple projects in the electronic discovery sector. Drive client satisfaction through effective communication and coordination, ensuring high-quality service de...

Overland Park, KSRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $228K *

Advance your career by leading complex construction projects in the Education and Facilities Sector. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful project delivery while managing budgets, schedu...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex multi-disciplinary projects across diverse sectors, ensuring alignment with client goals and project scope from initiation to closeout. Foster collaboration and ove...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative solutions by leveraging data analytics and strategic counsel to enhance client performance. Collaborate with high-performing teams to deliver tailored insights for transformational ev...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Take ownership of client-facing projects, ensuring alignment with objectives and operational excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement while managing client relationsh...

Overland Park, KSRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion client success by managing project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships. Leverage your project management expertise to enhance client satisfact...

Irvine, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Project Management Consultant do?question toggle

    A Project Management Consultant helps organizations plan, govern, and deliver projects. Responsibilities may include defining scope, managing schedules and budgets, coordinating teams, assessing risks, and advising stakeholders on delivery or organizational change.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Project Management Consultant jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by role, but employers often look for project leadership experience, communication and analytical skills, stakeholder management, and familiarity with delivery methods such as Agile or waterfall. A PMP or other relevant certification may be preferred.

  • Which industries hire Project Management Consultants?question toggle

    Consultants work across industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, construction, government, and professional services. Specialized sector knowledge can be valuable for roles involving complex regulations, systems, or operating environments.

  • How can I find Project Management Consultant jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare job requirements and focus on positions that align with your experience, industry background, and preferred type of consulting work.