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Exit Programme/Project Manager (Utilities, Energy or CNI or Regulated industry)
Posted Today by Syntax Consultancy
Exit Programme/Project Manager (Utilities, Energy or CNI or Regulated industry)3-4 Month ContractLondon or Newbury (Hybr...
- Rate £290 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Newbury, Berkshire/London(Hybrid)
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PM - Business Process Improvement (Remote)
Posted Today by Kforce Technology Staffing
RESPONSIBILITIESKforce has a client in Belleville, IL that is seeking a Project Manager - Business Process & Workflo...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Belleville, Illinois
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Project Manager/Specialist (Part-Time)
Posted Today by Elegant Enterprise Wide Solutions
Location: RemoteDuration: 12+ MonthsExpertise and/or relevant experience in the following areas are mandatory:Applicant...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Hybrid in Louisiana
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SAP PM- HR Expert- ECC Payroll & SuccessFactors- W2 Candidates Only
Posted Today by Shrive Technologies LLC
Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager to lead strategic HR technology initiatives across SAP Succ...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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About Our Project Management Contract Roles
What does a project management contractor do?
Project Management contracting is one of the largest and most established segments of the UK professional contracting market, spanning every sector and organisational type and covering the full spectrum from project support and coordination through to senior programme and portfolio management. Project managers are engaged to deliver technology implementations, infrastructure programmes, organisational change, regulatory compliance programmes, product launches, and capital investment projects of every scale and complexity. The contracting model is particularly well-suited to project management as a discipline because projects are inherently temporary undertakings with defined start and end points, making the use of contract resource a natural fit for the workload profile.
The skills expected across project management contracting depend on the seniority and sector. Across all levels, the ability to define project scope, develop realistic plans, manage risks and issues proactively, engage stakeholders effectively, and deliver projects to time, cost, and quality requirements is the core competency profile. Methodology knowledge, whether PRINCE2, PMP, APM PMQ, Agile, or a hybrid approach, is well regarded and frequently required. Sector experience matters considerably: a project manager who understands the specific governance, regulatory, and technical environment of financial services, healthcare, or defence can contribute more effectively from day one and is able to manage the specific risks those environments generate. The most experienced project management contractors build track records across several large, complex programmes that demonstrate consistent delivery outcomes rather than simply participation.
What is the market like for project management contractors?
Project Management contracting is a perennial and high-volume market, active across every sector simultaneously and resilient across economic cycles because organisations cannot defer the delivery of business-critical change indefinitely regardless of economic conditions. The market spans an exceptionally wide range of rates, from entry-level project coordinator roles through to senior programme and portfolio management positions. Technology projects, infrastructure delivery, regulatory change programmes, and organisational transformation are the most consistent sources of demand. Contractors who have built deep sector expertise alongside strong methodology credentials consistently find the strongest rate opportunities and the widest range of available engagements.
How much do project management contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for project management roles typically range from £450 to £850 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many project management vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 1760 project management contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to September 2026.