Consulting Project Manager (Execution-Focused, Client-Facing, AI/Automation Exposure Preferred)

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Summary

We’re looking for a high-agency Consulting Project Manager who can take ownership of complex client engagements and drive them to completion without hand-holding. This is not a coordination role. This is an execution role. You will be responsible for managing multiple consulting projects across digital transformation, AI/automation, and operational improvement initiatives. You must be comfortable operating in ambiguity, pushing clients, and ensuring things actually get done. What You’ll Do Own end-to-end delivery of consulting projects from kickoff to completion Translate vague business requirements into clear execution plans Drive timelines, enforce accountability, and remove blockers proactively Work directly with clients, stakeholders, and technical teams Manage cross-functional workflows (engineering, data, operations) Ensure deliverables are completed on time and meet a high standard Identify risks early and course-correct without escalation Keep communication tight, direct, and outcome-focused What We’re Looking For 3–7+ years experience in consulting, project management, or operations Proven track record of actually delivering projects, not just managing meetings Strong ability to operate independently without constant direction Experience working with technical teams (engineering, data, automation) Comfortable in fast-paced, unstructured environments Excellent communication skills with a bias toward clarity and brevity High ownership mindset. You don’t wait, you act Nice to Have Experience with AI, automation, or digital transformation projects Familiarity with tools like HubSpot, Salesforce, Zapier, n8n, or similar Background in consulting firms, startups, or high-growth environments How We Work Lean team, high expectations, no bureaucracy You will be given ownership, not instructions We value speed, clarity, and execution over process theater To Apply Send: A brief summary of 1–2 projects you personally drove end-to-end What went wrong in those projects and how you handled it Tools and systems you’ve used to manage execution If your experience is mostly status updates and meetings, this role is not a fit.

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About the client
Member since Apr 17, 2021
  • United States
    Mount Laurel6:38 AM
  • $29K total spent
    66 hires, 29 active
  • 1,193 hours

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