How to hire a project manager, technical consultant

How to hire a project manager, technical consultant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step project manager, technical consultant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a project manager, technical consultant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new project manager, technical consultant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The project manager, technical consultant hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A project manager, technical consultant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, project managers, technical consultant from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of project managers, technical consultant.

   Type of Project Manager, Technical Consultant	Description	Hourly rate
   Project Manager, Technical Consultant		$41-70
   Information Technology Project Manager	An information technology project manager is responsible for supervising the technology department, ensuring that all tasks are being done by following technological strategies and solutions. Information technology project managers' duties include monitoring the technology team's daily operation, handling team members' concerns, managing customers' inquiries and complaints, helping team members' in achieving their professional growth, creating reports, sharing updates during team and board meetings, and maintaining effectivity of operational procedures... Show more	$36-71
   Project Leader	A project leader is responsible for supervising the team and managing the distribution of tasks to ensure the project's success with the highest efficiency and accuracy. Duties of a project leader include motivating the team, managing the team's needs and concerns, providing effective strategies to improve the team's performance, creating reports, monitoring the team's progress, and maintaining the coordination between team members... Show more	$33-66

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Agile Project Management
   • Client Facing
   • Infrastructure
   • Project Scope
   • Data Warehouse
   • Technical Project
   • Windows
   • Software Development
   • SQL Server
   • SharePoint
   • Architecture
   • Scrum
   • Business Process

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead UAT and resolution initiatives and the creation of Visio work flows.
   • Manage the delivery of process improvement, ITIL, CMMI, SDLC and service level agreements.
   • Lead the initiation, planning and execution of high technology-base server infrastructure deployments and migrations within core data centers.
   • Lead professional services engagements from assessment analysis to completion by partnering directly with healthcare providers to enhance revenue collection and efficiency.
   • Assure that scope and requirements are mapped to development and complete in the SDLC.
   • Implement day-to-day support for portfolio management entities; PFM & PMO request types, resource pools, staffing profiles and budgets.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your project manager, technical consultant job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A project manager, technical consultant can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, project managers, technical consultant' average salary in hawaii is 40% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level project managers, technical consultant 41% less than senior-level project managers, technical consultant.
   • Certifications. A project manager, technical consultant with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a project manager, technical consultant's salary.

   Average project manager, technical consultant salary

   $113,086yearly

   $54.37 hourly rate

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   Entry-level project manager, technical consultant salary

   $86,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

4. Writing a project manager, technical consultant job description

   A job description for a project manager, technical consultant role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a project manager, technical consultant job description:

   Project manager, technical consultant job description example

   Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At Arc Aspicio, you can join a leading consulting firm that specializes in human capital, management, and strategy professional services to deliver compelling solutions. Consultants join our practice focused on mission-critical projects, and quickly learn to contribute to and grow our company across multiple projects. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, diverse, and self-driven professionals interested in all aspects of the company and our homeland security and government clients. We are looking for people who are willing to share ideas and work as part of an inclusive, innovative team.
   
   Project Manager, Technology Consulting lead large consulting project for clients who are transforming policy, processes, and technology to achieve homeland security mission goals. They have experience with methods to conduct analysis and define solutions, lead teams in defining and executing workstreams, and understand how to manage complex projects in a Government environment. Candidates have 5-8 years of relevant experience and love leading teams. PMP certification preferred. PMP certification preferred.
   
   Project Leaders have experience structuring workstreams, leading consultants and technologists, and providing consulting, strategy, and strategic communications for the Federal Government. Ideal candidates bring an innovative mindset, experience managing consulting projects, and a desire to provide trusted advice to clients and stakeholders. They have a strong track record of leading teams supporting complex projects by providing exceptional supervision and management of people, tasks, and deliverables. They understand the complex information technology lifecycle and have expertise in navigating change management related to technology programs.
   
   As a growing consulting firm, Arc Aspicio is looking for entrepreneurial leaders who want to be a part of the future direction of our company and who will inspire their teams to do so, too. Our Project Leaders are the linchpin between our company culture and our innovative project teams, and they play a key role in the company's growth and strategy, including helping to win new business.
   
   Arc Aspicio is currently working a hybrid work environment where work will be performed at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and, as approved, remotely on a part time basis. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC area at time of employment
   Responsibilities
   
   * Manage high profile, complex task orders for Government clients in consulting and information technology
   * Apply consulting and management methods to structure and deliver complex projects
   * Manage and control quality, financial, and administrative aspects of program with respect to contract requirements
   * Deliver outstanding client service and act as a trusted adviser on organizational capability-building and change initiatives
   * Manage teams and provide mission and innovation-focused support on complex management consulting projects for the Federal Government with complex deliverables and deadlines
   * Lead initiatives to implement company strategy, grow new business, and develop our capabilities
   * Contribute to our company culture, which promotes client-focused teamwork, learning, and helping others to grow and develop
   
   Required Qualifications
   
   * 5-8 years of experience in consulting related to large, complex programs with a focus on information technology
   * Minimum 4 years of experience conducting organizational assessment, requirements and policy support, and developing complex solution for mission critical projects
   * Direct experience on Federal government projects and in complex environments.
   * Experience managing all aspects of a consulting project - including client satisfaction, scope, budget, schedule, risk, quality, and stakeholder engagement - with formal project management processes, methods, and tools
   * Direct experience with client and stakeholder engagement in a dynamic and mission-critical environment and proven skills in developing strong client relationships
   * Ability to integrate efforts across projects and workstreams to achieve client goals in a dynamic environment with demanding stakeholders
   * Desire to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment where candidates work directly with senior-level clients and also contributing to company growth through new business and strategic initiatives
   * Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
   * Strong interest in homeland security missions (e.g., emergency management, cybersecurity, etc.) and a passion for excellent client satisfaction and collaborating and developing others
   * Ability to lead a team in a hybrid environment and work on site with the client
   * Clearance: US Citizenship required (no dual citizenship) / ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
   * Education: Bachelor's degree in technology or consulting or a related field
   * Critical Skills: Entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, resilience, flexibility, learning-oriented, excited to engage
   
   Preferred Qualifications
   
   * Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred or ability to achieve certification within six months of start
   * Experience with Government agencies supporting homeland security and/or emergency management
   * Experience leading strategic initiatives and business development for a growing consulting firm
   
   Our recruiting process is very competitive. Therefore, we ask that you submit a brief, tailored cover letter to tell us what you are looking for in a company and why you would be a great fit for a consulting firm.
   
   About Arc Aspicio
   
   Arc Aspicio enhances the future of our nation by creating bold ideas and bringing them to life. A consulting and solutions company, Arc Aspicio solves problems by applying our integrated capabilities in strategy, design, data, human capital, behavioral science, and technology. The company passionately pursues our vision to be the hub of creativity where people take action to change the world. Employees collaborate with clients and partners to create solutions using a human-centered approach.
   
   Our goal is to attract people who love to collaborate and work in a team-oriented environment. Our culture empowers our employees to learn, share knowledge, be leaders in everything they do, and develop strong relationships with their clients and colleagues.
   
   Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Innovation
   
   Arc Aspicio is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workplace and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As a growing consulting and solutions firm focused on innovation, we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/D/V

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find project managers, technical consultant for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your project manager, technical consultant job on Zippia to find and recruit project manager, technical consultant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit project managers, technical consultant, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview project manager, technical consultant candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new project manager, technical consultant

   Once you have selected a candidate for the project manager, technical consultant position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new project manager, technical consultant. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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