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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$120K - $150K *

Empower stakeholders by leading the complete contracting lifecycle for strategic suppliers and partners. Collaborate cross-functionally to negotiate complex agreements, manage risks, and optimize cont...

Morrisville, PARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Oversee global EPC proposal processes for Battery Energy Storage Systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions while driving continuous improveme...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance executive talent strategies through data-driven insights, ensuring effective succession planning and leadership development. Leverage your expertise in talent management pla...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Optimize business development efforts by leading proposal lifecycle management and team coordination. Drive high-quality submissions while supporting strategic initiatives in IT Government contracting...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead project coordination efforts by ensuring effective communication and management of materials, schedules, and documentation. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and enhance project effi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Oversee complex projects from pre-bid to completion, ensuring quality, cost, and customer satisfaction. Play a key role in decision-making and team guidance while managing risks and project delivery a...

Oregon, USRemote

Reposted today

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions by leading multi-site projects, enhancing infrastructure, and driving operational improvements to ensure safety and efficiency across facilities...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$96K - $135K *

Drive the successful execution of high-value digital projects, managing cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within budget. Leverage your expertise in project management to enhance collaborat...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$131K - $155K *

Manage complex projects by leading teams, coordinating with clients, and ensuring timely delivery of services. Leverage your expertise to drive project success and enhance client satisfaction while ov...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted today

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion seamless transitions by managing federal project awards from contract to construction. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely execution of all requirements, driving efficiency and clarity th...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $235K *

Pioneer impactful change as you lead structured management initiatives, engaging clients with strategies that enhance technology and process adoption, while leveraging strong analytical skills and fos...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Manage financial governance and billing accuracy across equipment operations. Drive data reliability and enhance performance by collaborating with teams to meet Equipment Support KPIs, ensuring projec...

Fargo, NDRemote

1 month ago

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

$148K - $263K *

Architect high-performance OneStream solutions by translating complex requirements into scalable designs. Lead a team of consultants, ensuring technical quality and optimizing integrations while excee...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Transform your career by managing program budgets, enhancing workflows, and ensuring financial accuracy. Collaborate across teams to drive efficiency and support sustainability initiatives in a dynami...

Newark, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of product development by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with business goals and quality standards...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $225K *

Lead the charge in shaping strategic program management across a diverse client portfolio. Oversee a team of professionals to ensure excellence in execution, governance, and client engagement while dr...

Boston, MARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's redefining financial advisory through innovative AI solutions. As a Project Manager, you'll lead complex implementations, enhance client engagement, and collaborate on cutting-edge...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $196K *

Deliver optimized Workday solutions through assessments, deployments, and client engagements. Lead design sessions, streamline processes, and enhance customer satisfaction in a collaborative and innov...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$117K - $177K *

Lead a dynamic Managed Services Engineering team to enhance cloud operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement while driving team development and operation...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engage with clients to foster relationships, manage expectations, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions. Oversee project execution, identify growth opportunities, and ensure client satisfacti...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading infrastructure architecture initiatives, collaborating with executives, and driving technical engagements in a dynamic environment focused on modern technologies and clo...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Lead transformative highway projects that enhance transportation networks and community connectivity. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success from planning through delivery...

Hartford, CTRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to impactful SaaS implementations, guiding clients through setup, data migration, and training while leading complex projects to success across municipal government sectors...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at acquiring new enterprise customers through consultative sales, building executive relationships, and leading complex multi-solution deals in cybersecurity, cloud, and managed se...

North Carolina, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in acquiring new enterprise customers across diverse technology solutions. Drive complex sales cycles, build executive relationships, and deliver tailored solutions while focusing on n...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   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.