Roles and missions of the project management consultant
The project management consultant (MMO) is a professional who usually assists a client with the design and implementation of IT projects. Their role is broader than that of the project management consultant (MMO), although they can often be confused. Here are the main tasks and responsibilities that MMOs are expected to fulfil:
- Assessment and planning of project ownership requirements: the MMO helps the client to assess and define its project ownership requirements so that it can implement an IT project that meets its needs.
- Documentation: the MMO helps the customer document its project management requirements and define a project management plan.
- Monitoring and coordination of project activities: the MMO ensures that the project is carried out to the required standards and on schedule.
- Risk management: the MMO helps the customer to identify and manage project risks.
- Data analysis: the MMO can help the client analyse data to better understand the project's impact on business objectives.
- Evaluation and improvement: the MMO helps the client to evaluate and improve project management processes and practices.
Salary and career development of a project management consultant
The salary of a project management consultant is very varied and can vary greatly depending on experience and specific skills. However, in France, the gross annual salary of a project management consultant is as follows:
- 0 to 2 years: between 35,000 and 45,000 euros ;
- 2 to 5 years: between 45,000 and 55,000 euros;
- 5 to 10 years: between 55,000 and 70,000 euros;
- 10 to 15 years: between €70,000 and €80,000;
- More than 15 years: more than 80,000 euros.
The salary of a project management consultant may also depend on the agencies or companies with which he or she works. In terms of career development, a project management consultant may consider the following professions:
- Project Manager
- Product Manager
- Data analyst
- Process optimisation expert
- Digital transformation consultant.
