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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$160K - $200K *

Innovate with us to lead product strategy, execution, and market readiness in a dynamic legal tech landscape. Your expertise will shape powerful SaaS solutions, enhancing customer experiences while gu...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$163K - $224K *

Join us in managing and enhancing the Finance Data Office portfolio, driving governance, stakeholder communication, and project management to ensure optimal performance and value realization across in...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $220K *

Transform the landscape of IT Managed Services by driving strategic sales initiatives, building client relationships, and delivering innovative solutions to financial services clients. Collaborate wit...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $137K *

Engage stakeholders to deliver innovative training programs on Direct Tax Compliance solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance learning experiences through various formats, ensuring alignment with...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$74K - $137K *

Elevate your career by delivering expert training in Direct Tax Compliance solutions, enhancing customer success through engaging learning experiences. Collaborate with teams to create impactful conte...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $180K *

Empower cloud innovation by leading a distributed engineering team to design, deploy, and optimize Azure solutions, ensuring operational excellence and financial accountability in a dynamic enterprise...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $220K *

Empower a dynamic team of software engineers to innovate and deliver impactful tech solutions, collaborating with cross-functional partners to enhance pediatric healthcare for children with special ne...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead market access projects, manage client needs, and deliver strategic HEOR solutions. Utilize your expertise in Canadian and US healthcare to enhance evidence generation and d...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving business growth by developing strong pipelines and relationships with key decision-makers in the education and corporate sectors. Leverage your expertise to expand market pr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing clinical projects, ensuring milestones are met while overseeing all operational aspects from start to finish. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and serve as the prima...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$63K - $111K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing top-notch administrative support to program leadership and project personnel, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication across multidisciplinary...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$86K - $135K *

Lead the charge in optimizing pre-construction workflows for hydrogen systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely project execution and regulatory compliance, driving efficiency an...

Johnstown, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team to lead complex civil engineering projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to design and implement innovative transportation solutions that en...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$82K - $172K *

Transform your career by leading the integration of Oracle EBS and Cloud EPM. Spearhead data flow management and architectural redesign while collaborating with technical teams to enhance financial sy...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Transform large-scale data center projects by leading innovative structural engineering efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and sustainability in design, while managing...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $165K *

Lead strategic growth initiatives by identifying and developing new business opportunities, transforming market insights into sustainable revenue streams, and collaborating across teams to drive comme...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Deliver impactful commercial proposals by integrating technical insights, pricing models, and client requirements. Collaborate across teams to ensure precision and clarity in complex project pursuits...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data technology, transforming businesses through strategic data solutions. Drive impactful projects, collaborate with industry leaders, and unlock data potenti...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of eDiscovery sales, driving revenue growth through lead generation, client management, and strategic networking. Join a dynamic team focused on expanding business...

San Diego, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $160K *

Transform HR data analytics by leveraging advanced Excel and Power BI skills. Drive reporting automation and process optimization to enhance efficiency and accuracy in a remote, project-based environm...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance global trial management for Psychiatric and Neurological Rare Diseases. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget while ensuring effective stakehol...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K *

Shape the future of global telecommunications by leading strategy, architecture, and operations for voice and video infrastructure, ensuring reliable and cost-effective communication services aligned...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $158K *

Drive the commissions forecasting process, ensuring accurate modeling and analysis. Collaborate across teams to design scalable sales compensation programs that align with business objectives and enha...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Drive exceptional client outcomes by managing complex, cross-functional projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure clarity, timely execution, and risk management, transforming strategy into ac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock growth by leading federal capture efforts, developing strategies, and securing contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align customer needs with capabilities, ensuring compliance...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.