How to hire a senior program management consultant

How to hire a senior program management consultant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior program management 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 senior program management consultant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new senior program management consultant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the senior program management consultant you need to hire. Certain senior program management consultant roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A senior program management consultant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, senior program management consultants 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 senior program management consultants.

   Type of Senior Program Management Consultant	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Program Management Consultant	Management analysts, often called management consultants, propose ways to improve the efficiency of an organization. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.	$48-79
   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
   Consultant/Project Manager	Consultants/project managers act as planners, leaders, and advisors in business enterprises. These professionals facilitate meetings and establish positive relationships with vendors, management, and clients... Show more	$35-65

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Program Management
   • Project Management
   • Client Facing
   • SR
   • Lifecycle Management
   • Governance
   • DOD
   • Portfolio Management
   • Roadmap
   • Management Process
   • Business Cases
   • PMO
   • Business Process
   • SDLC

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   Responsibilities:

   • Design a SharePoint site for marketing this effort and managing content.
   • Configure and implement Workfront to manage the project portfolio using the SDLC.
   • Manage compilation of technical use cases, process flow diagrams, prototypes, and inception level architecture documentation.
   • Handle intake process, obtain insurance authorizations, supervise utilization and management of Medicaid behavioral health manage care services.
   • Collaborate with multiple departments including architecture, sales, and marketing to develop new product strategies.
   • Ensure maximized efficiency relate to projects by creating and updating a SharePoint site for all account activities.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your senior program management consultant job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A senior program management consultant salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, senior program management consultants' average salary in north dakota is 40% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior program management consultants earn 39% less than senior-level senior program management consultants.
   • Certifications. A senior program management consultant with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a senior program management consultant's salary.

   Average senior program management consultant salary

   $128,882yearly

   $61.96 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior program management consultant salary

   $100,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average senior program management consultant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$160,178	$77
   2	District of Columbia	$154,144	$74
   3	Washington	$142,075	$68
   4	California	$138,721	$67
   5	Colorado	$132,371	$64
   6	Texas	$132,134	$64
   7	Wisconsin	$131,738	$63
   8	Illinois	$129,635	$62
   9	Virginia	$128,895	$62
   10	Alabama	$127,738	$61
   11	Minnesota	$125,756	$60
   12	Michigan	$124,113	$60
   13	Oregon	$123,000	$59
   14	Missouri	$121,706	$59
   15	Oklahoma	$121,694	$59
   16	Ohio	$121,073	$58
   17	Kansas	$117,788	$57
   18	Georgia	$116,434	$56

   Average senior program management consultant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	American Life Insurance Company	$140,739	$67.66
   2	Qualcomm	$129,984	$62.49	17
   3	Salesforce	$129,752	$62.38	63
   4	Dell	$129,510	$62.26	7
   5	Modern Technology Solutions	$126,652	$60.89	22
   6	Tableau	$124,817	$60.01
   7	Ciena	$122,634	$58.96	1
   8	Lockheed Martin	$122,368	$58.83	270
   9	Axiologic Solutions	$121,388	$58.36	1
   10	Scotiabank	$120,572	$57.97	3
   11	Nationwide	$119,301	$57.36	42
   12	Verizon Services Corp.	$119,203	$57.31
   13	Cardinal Health	$116,340	$55.93	552
   14	Freddie Mac	$114,111	$54.86	10
   15	USAA	$111,434	$53.57	26
   16	Verizon Corporate Services Group Inc.	$111,024	$53.38
   17	Deloitte	$106,521	$51.21	3,870

4. Writing a senior program management consultant job description

   A senior program management consultant job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a senior program management consultant job description:

   Senior program management consultant job description example

   This role will be responsible for working with the Government & Public Services (GPS) Client & Market Growth (CMG) leadership to design and drive the execution of strategic initiatives while coordinating with Consulting and National CMG for firm-wide initiatives. It offers a unique opportunity to grow strategic planning and advisory skills and understand design and execution of firm strategies. It is a high visibility opportunity that allows to interface with GPS leaders across CMG, sectors, and Offering Portfolios.
   
   This role is ideal for a versatile top-performing, seasoned Senior Consultant who would like to gain experience working with the GPS CMG organization, build a broader internal network, and develop significant understanding of the firm's programs and priorities. This role could be a permanent role or an 18-24-month secondment.
   Market Business Relationship (MBR) Management and Monitoring
   
   • Maintain list of GPS priority MBRs and ensure they are identified in key firm systems (e.g., DESC).
   
   • Develop and maintain repository of leadership and stakeholder presentation materials.
   
   • Develop/support/drive feedback loop on recent conflict cases with GPS MBRs - make sure key stakeholders are aware of conflict resolution and go-forward guidance.
   
   • Tailor and publish GPS MBR conflict update for GPS leaders (DE, CLT, etc.), leveraging national CMG's existing materials and templates.
   
   Strategic Initiatives:
   
   • Support strategic initiatives as identified during the year to deliver on client leadership priorities and program objectives.
   
   • Support development and execution of change management plans and communication toolkits, as required.
   
   • Ensure timely communication and flow of information among leadership and key stakeholders for projects/initiatives.
   
   • Provide ongoing support on key strategic projects and ad hoc requests.
   
   Content development for leader presentations, communication, and newsletters
   
   • Develop storyboard, data analysis, and visually appealing content for presentations and reports for CMG and GPS leader meetings.
   
   • Contribute to the development of internal communications deliverables (including emails, presentations, speaking notes, etc.) to relay key CMG messages or asks for participation/execution on activities.
   
   • Support reporting requirements (including dashboards) to demonstrate progress against program objectives.
   
   Qualifications
   
   Minimum Qualifications:
   
   + Bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of related experience
   
   • Strong project management/delivery and "upward management" skills for working with senior leaders
   
   • Ability to multi-task, work autonomously, and deliver on portions of multiple projects in a fast-paced, intense, results-oriented environment
   
   • Outstanding analytical skills: ability to synthesize data and integrate into meaningful reports and analysis with sensitivity to varying stakeholder expectations and needs
   
   • Capable of building effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across multiple business areas, functions, and geographies
   
   • High degree of endurance, responsiveness, and flexibility to work through multiple iterations of work and quickly adapt to constantly varying priorities and subject matter
   
   • Ability to think both strategically and tactically with a strong eye for detail
   
   + Strong executive communication skills
   
   + Excellent judgement and ability to identify and manage risks
   
   + Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders to achieve organizational outcomes
   
   + Proficient Microsoft Office skills - advanced PowerPoint is strongly preferred
   
   + Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
   
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   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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5. Post your job

   To find senior program management consultants for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any senior program management consultants they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level senior program management consultants with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with senior program management consultant candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 senior program management consultant

   Once you've decided on a perfect senior program management consultant candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new senior program management consultant. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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