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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$93K - $166K *

Transform the future by leading complex projects that drive innovation and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business value while managing scope, schedule, and resources i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$157K - $283K *

Pioneer a dynamic program management environment, leading teams and projects with technical expertise. Build strong client relations and ensure critical milestone achievements for large-scale construc...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $145K *

Lead clinical research projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and timelines. Collaborate with teams and sponsors, manage study functions, and drive effective communication to achieve trial mil...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex projects with clarity and control. Drive client success through effective management of scope, budget, and timelines while fostering collaboration across diverse...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform project management by leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative land development solutions. Ensure project success through effective scope, schedule, and budget management while...

Kansas City, KSRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape and lead organizational change management strategies to ensure effective adoption of new initiatives. Engage with stakeholders, analyze impacts, and deliver tailored communications to support or...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform project execution by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery. Engage with clients and contractors to drive successful outcomes in construction projects...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as you lead projects, analyze workflows, and collaborate with clients and teams to drive success. This role offers a dynamic environment where your consulting expertise and leade...

Chicago, ILRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $158K *

Manage the successful delivery of healthcare IT projects, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring compliance with standards while driving customer engagement and adoption across acute care environments...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive successful project delivery in the Telco services sector by managing complex initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with business goals while maintaining timelines...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Partner with us to lead and mentor a team in delivering utility software implementations, ensuring projects meet client needs and are completed on time and within budget while fostering a culture of c...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $140K *

Execute effective change management strategies to facilitate enterprise-wide transformation. Collaborate with leaders and teams to ensure understanding, adoption, and sustainability of new operating m...

Illinois, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $210K *

Unlock the potential of Higher Education by designing and implementing Workday Grants Management solutions. Collaborate with mission-driven organizations to ensure accuracy and long-term success in gr...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$92K - $110K *

Elevate your career by managing technical projects from inception to completion. Ensure customer satisfaction through effective coordination and a customer-focused approach in a dynamic startup enviro...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Transform client experiences by leading software implementations and driving strategic roadmaps. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success while fostering trusted relationships with customers a...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$154K - $232K *

Drive successful global deployments by leveraging your expertise in Workday methodology. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure timely project delivery while enhancing customer experien...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$78K - $119K *

Empower teams to drive innovation and enhance operational efficiency across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to implement strategic initiatives that elevate performance and ach...

Bowers, PARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as you lead banks through digital transformations, managing complex implementations while building trusted relationships with executives and cross-functional teams to ensure time...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $163K *

Join a team dedicated to driving successful IT project outcomes through effective management methodologies, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion while aligning with business goals and fostering c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading complex implementations across provider and payor organizations. Drive project success through collaboration, strategic planning, and innovative solutions whi...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $126K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals. Collaborate across departments, manage risks, and mentor others while leveraging best practic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $170K *

Champion comprehensive technical and legal vetting of real estate assets, ensuring seamless transitions from site selection to construction. Lead due diligence efforts, navigate regulatory hurdles, an...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful IT infrastructure programs by transforming complex challenges into structured solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency and reliability in data centers, network systems...

Menlo Park, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $154K *

Join a dynamic team as a Document Control Supervisor, overseeing document management for construction and engineering projects. Drive process improvements, ensure compliance, and support project teams...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive successful Oracle project implementations by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery within budget, and fostering collaboration in an Agile environment. Utilize strong problem...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.