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Project Manager / 4G and 5G Core Deployment / Dallas, Texas
Posted Today by Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC
Position SummaryOur client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee customer mobile telecommunications deplo...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Richardson, Texas
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Project Manager Marketing Operations & Material Review
Posted Today by Orion Group
Key ResponsibilitiesManage multiple projects and promotional materials simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven e...
- Rate £43 per hour
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- Work type Hybrid
- Location United States, Illinois, Lake Forest
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Posted Today by Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC
Project Manager - Data Center Projects We are hiring a Project Manager - Data Center Projects for a full-time, direct-hi...
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- Location Remote or Richardson, Texas
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Junior Customer Project Manager (9 Month FTC - Maternity Cover)
Posted Today by Gamma
A Bit About UsAt Gamma we provide voice, data, and mobile solutions to businesses across the UK, Germany, Spain, and the...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Digital & Technology Project Manager - 10 month FTC
Posted Today by Yeo Valley Production Ltd
At Yeo Valley, we're more than just an organic dairy company - we're a community rooted in the land, committed to sustai...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location Highbridge, England, United Kingdom
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Sign UpTechnical Project Manager IV
Posted 1 day ago by Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC
Lead complex technology initiatives that span multiple projects, teams, and business priorities.As a Project Manager IV,...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or West Chester, Pennsylvania
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Sign UpProject Management Professional - II
Posted 1 day ago by Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC
Lead the delivery of network projects that help modernize and strengthen telecommunications infrastructure.As a Network...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Irving, Texas
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Sign UpFORECASTED: Network Project Manager - II
Posted 1 day ago by Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC
Required Skills & ExperienceProven track record of managing high-volume pipelines of projectsDeep understanding of 5...
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- Location Remote or Dallas, Texas
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About Our Project Manager Contract Roles
What does a project manager contractor do?
Project Manager contractors are engaged to lead the delivery of defined projects from initiation through to closure, taking accountability for managing scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, dependencies, and stakeholders to ensure the project achieves its intended outcomes. The breadth of the Project Manager contracting market means that engagements range enormously in scale and complexity: from a six-week system upgrade managed by a single PM to a multi-year, multi-workstream transformation programme led by a senior PM with a supporting delivery team. Contractors are brought in when an organisation has a project that needs dedicated delivery leadership, when permanent project management capacity is at full stretch, or when the specific nature of the project requires PM expertise not available within the permanent team.
The skills expected of Project Manager contractors build on a foundation of delivery methodology, tools, and governance knowledge. PRINCE2 Practitioner remains the most widely held and frequently required project management qualification in the UK, alongside PMP for internationally oriented roles and APM PMQ for contractors working in infrastructure and engineering. Agile and hybrid delivery approaches are expected across most technology and digital project roles. Proficiency in project scheduling tools including Microsoft Project, Jira, or Smartsheet is broadly assumed. The ability to manage stakeholders across multiple organisational levels, to communicate project status clearly and honestly including when projects are under pressure, and to maintain delivery momentum through complexity and change is what distinguishes an effective project manager from one who simply follows a methodology. Sector experience, particularly in financial services, central government, or healthcare, is a consistent differentiator that directly influences the seniority and rate of available engagements.
What is the market like for project manager contractors?
The Project Manager contract market is one of the highest-volume segments of the UK contracting market. Demand is perennial, broad, and relatively resistant to economic downturns, as project-based change delivery is a structural feature of how organisations operate rather than a discretionary activity. The market spans a wide rate range from mid-level IT PM roles through to senior transformation programme managers. Financial services, central government, NHS, and large corporate technology programmes are the most active and consistent buyers. Contractors who hold strong methodology credentials alongside relevant sector experience and a track record of delivering complex projects consistently find the most attractive opportunities and command rates that reflect the commercial impact of good project delivery.
How much do project manager contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for project manager 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 manager vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 1200 project manager contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to August 2026.