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How much do it project consultant jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for it project consultant in the United States is $93,614.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,000.00 and $119,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an IT project consultant?

IT Project Consultants are professionals who provide expert advice and services to organizations on planning, executing, and managing information technology projects. They help ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and align with business goals by offering guidance on best practices, risk management, and resource allocation. IT Project Consultants often work with teams to identify project requirements, design solutions, and troubleshoot issues throughout the project lifecycle. Their expertise helps companies successfully implement new technologies or improve existing IT systems.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an IT project consultant?

To thrive as an IT Project Consultant, you need expertise in IT project management, business analysis, and a solid understanding of software development lifecycles, often supported by a relevant degree and certifications like PMP or PRINCE2. Familiarity with project management software such as Jira, Trello, or Microsoft Project, as well as experience with cloud platforms and enterprise systems, is typically required. Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills help consultants navigate complex projects and build positive client relationships. These capabilities are crucial for delivering successful IT solutions on time and within budget while ensuring client satisfaction.

How does an IT project consultant typically collaborate with clients and internal teams throughout a project lifecycle?

An IT Project Consultant serves as a bridge between clients and internal technical teams, ensuring project requirements are clearly understood and executed efficiently. Collaboration often involves facilitating project kickoff meetings, conducting regular status updates, and adapting project plans based on feedback. Consultants also translate complex technical concepts for stakeholders and work closely with business analysts, developers, and testers to resolve issues promptly. This role requires excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to managing expectations and delivering project milestones.

What is the difference between It Project Consultant vs Network Engineer?

AspectIt Project ConsultantNetwork Engineer
Certifications PMP, ITIL, CompTIA Project+ Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+
Work Environment Project-based, client sites, consulting firms In-house or data centers, network operations centers
Industry UsageIT consulting, project management firms, corporate IT departmentsTelecommunications, IT service providers, enterprise networks

The main difference is that an It Project Consultant focuses on managing and coordinating IT projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder communication. In contrast, a Network Engineer specializes in designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure. While both roles require technical knowledge, the It Project Consultant emphasizes project management skills, whereas the Network Engineer emphasizes technical network expertise.

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Infographic showing various It Project Consultant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,614 per year, or $45 per hour.

IT Project Consultant

Columbus, OH โ€ข On-site

Cloud Analytics Technologies, LLC
IT Servicesย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

$80 - $100/hr

Other

Posted 21 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Assist in drafting RFPs for vendor selection for the state's Immunization Information System.

  • Provide feedback and advice to project teams on process improvements, requirements gathering, and evaluation components.

  • Review project work products to ensure compliance with standards and contribute to quality assurance activities.


Job description

This position will support the Bureau of Infectious Diseases and Office of Management Information Services at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH).

Qualifications
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills both written and oral.
  • Strong influence, collaboration and negotiation experience.
  • Ability to collaborate with supporting resources across business and/or functional lines.
  • Excellent organizational skills, proven analytical, planning, problem solving, and decisionโ€‘making skills.
  • Must meet productivity standards, complete work in a timely manner and strive to increase productivity.
  • Experience defining and developing quality standards.
  • Conduct reviews according to schedule.
  • Communicate and work with customers and other personnel as necessary.
  • Report progress on action items / defect resolution and possible risk areas and ensure action items are addressed and closed in a timely manner based on agreed dates and activities.
  • Ensure that defined processes are followed.
  • Organize and prepare work effectively to facilitate proactive resolution of problems, rather than reactive.
  • Mentor and share knowledge with State staff.
  • Experience in developing Requests for Proposals for IT system contracts with the State of Ohio.
  • Must have previous experience working with ODH IT applications.
  • Must have knowledge of ODH departments and how to collect RFP requirements from the affected users.
  • Must have knowledge and understanding of the ODH applications used for immunization registry.
  • Must be familiar with the ODH RFP process.
Dayโ€‘toโ€‘Day Responsibilities
  • Assist ODH Immunization Program and ODH IT in the process of drafting an RFP per State of Ohio guidelines for a vendor for the stateโ€™s Immunization Information System.
  • Provide feedback to project teams regarding process/procedure improvement opportunities and other potential areas for improvement discovered during project activities.
  • Advise teams as they gather and document requirements.
  • Technical leadership in identifying and documenting items needed by the project, including system architecture and platform migration.
  • Advise about implications of requirements as related to vendor management after contract award.
  • Contribute to the establishment of and meet quality goals and objectives for the project.
  • Contribute to all aspects of quality assurance for the project including establishing relevant metrics, applying industry best practices, and developing new tools and processes to ensure quality goals are met.
  • Review projectโ€™s required work products to ensure compliance with approved tailored procedures and standards.
  • Perform detailed reviews of interim and final tasks as appropriate.
  • Advise about components of evaluation process and required documents such as Service Level Agreements and Data Recovery Plans.
  • Use technical understanding to assist ODH in seeing opportunities for growth and resource management in contract span.
Equal Opportunity Employer

CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.

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