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Smart Ways to Get Expert Project Leadership Without Going Over Budget

Written by Rachel McAuley | Aug 20, 2025 6:12:03 PM

Hiring a full-time Project Manager Consultant (PMC) can feel like buying a shiny, luxury SUV, when all you need is a high-performance rental.

The truth is, not every project (or every organization) needs a permanent PM on payroll. But you do need someone with the skills, authority, and experience to lead critical initiatives to the finish line (ahem, part-time, high value Project Manager Consultant, anyone?).

 

The Challenge

Executive teams often face two bad choices:

  • Overburden existing leaders who are already juggling too much

  • Commit to a full-time hire before knowing if the long-term demand will be there

Both options slow down delivery, increase risk, and strain budgets.

 

A Smarter Alternative

PMCs gives you top-tier leadership, only when you need it (with no full-time commitment). 

Steve Tharp, Director of IT Business Services at Love’s Travel Stops, puts it well:

Ben (Rebeske, Founder and CEO of Corbeau Tech) is the kind of mentor everyone hopes to have … practical, relatable, and always valuable.”

PMCs bring top-notch expertise, full support, years of experience, and empathy.

 

 

Why It Works

Your teams don't have the time or resources to waste. Corbeau Tech PMCs (aka Fractional Project Managers) are short-term, high-value experts who provide:

  • Immediate impact: onboarded and leading quickly and efficiently

  • Adaptive support: scale up or down as needed

  • Trusted leadership: strategy aligned with your business needs

 

 

The Payoff

With Corbeau Tech PMC leadership, you can hit deadlines, protect your team from burnout, and avoid the cost (and risk) of a permanent hire until it’s truly needed.