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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$106K - $167K *

Join us to analyze and optimize complex business processes, design ERP solutions, and lead integration efforts. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and ensure compliance while delivering hig...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Oversee account management and compliance processes, driving financial analysis and project execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain reporting standards and enhance operational e...

Charlotte, NCRemote

3 days ago

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

$128K - $214K *

Empower cross-functional teams to deliver complex technical programs, ensuring alignment with business goals. Lead planning, execution, and stakeholder communication while fostering a collaborative en...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Oversee multiple electric distribution line projects, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Act as the primary liaison between project stakeholders and manage contractor activities to meet perform...

New Orleans, LARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to enterprise financial success by architecting technical solutions for complex Oracle Fusion Cloud integrations. Partner with customers to optimize multi-entity environments, enhance produ...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive project success by managing performance, schedules, and financials while collaborating with teams to solve challenges and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. Elevate your career in...

Huntsville, ALRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Elevate project success by managing costs, schedules, and relationships. Collaborate with teams to solve challenges and ensure timely execution of heavy civil and infrastructure projects while maintai...

Fort Wayne, INRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Deliver impactful results by managing project performance, schedules, and financials. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety and efficiency while navigating challenges in heavy civil and infrastructu...

New Orleans, LARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful infrastructure projects by managing performance, schedules, and financials while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and solving chal...

Wichita, KSRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of project performance by managing costs, schedules, and relationships. Collaborate with teams to ensure safe execution and timely delivery of heavy civil and infrastructure projects wh...

Greensboro, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing project performance, ensuring timely execution, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Drive financial tracking and problem-solving to deliver successful inf...

Aurora, CORemote

2 weeks ago

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

$127K - $165K *

Lead complex industrial electrical projects with a focus on financial performance, risk management, and client relations. Drive execution and ensure compliance across all project phases with a dedicat...

Minooka, ILRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Advance our market strategy by leveraging technical expertise to identify and pursue opportunities in Distribution Planning, Design, and Grid Modernization, while building strong relationships with ut...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $174K *

Innovate ERP solutions by driving strategic analysis, aligning technical requirements with business needs, and ensuring optimal architecture and integration to support scalability and performance for...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

Lead the execution of carbon transaction advisory across LAC countries, managing senior government relationships and developing commercialization strategies to support forest protection initiatives an...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$115K - $150K *

Shape the future of healthcare connectivity by leading product strategy and delivery for advanced imaging solutions. Leverage your expertise in DICOM, FHIR, and cloud technologies to drive innovation...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer cross-functional programs, managing teams to deliver crucial initiatives. Drive alignment across departments, enhance operational excellence, and elevate program delivery practices while track...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $174K *

Make your mark at the forefront of ERP design, combining strategic analysis with expert architectural insights. Collaborate with teams to enhance solutions, ensuring peak performance and compliance wh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion the future of program financial analysis by overseeing Earned Value Management Systems, ensuring compliance and performance tracking while providing strategic financial support and insights t...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $160K *

Engage clients by analyzing requirements, delivering tailored Salesforce solutions, and leading end-to-end implementations across multiple clouds. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize p...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead cost management for complex Life Sciences construction projects. Drive client success through effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and strategic cost planning w...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$110K - $140K *

Transform your career by managing employee benefits for diverse clients. Collaborate with Producers and Executives to deliver exceptional service, analyze plans, and drive compliance while fostering s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead large-scale engineering projects by overseeing design tasks, ensuring compliance, and mentoring team members. Collaborate with project managers to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Lead innovative geotechnical engineering projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions for transportation, hydroelectric, and civil infrastructure. Drive design, analysis...

Vancouver, BCRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $176K *

Manage complex clinical studies from protocol development to closeout. Drive quality through effective team oversight and compliance with GCP and regulations. Collaborate across functions to ensure ti...

Franklin Lakes, NJRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.