Small Business Operations Consultant — Project Director

Job overview

The Small Business Operations Consultant — Project Director role is hybrid, with remote work on non-travel days and approximately three days of domestic travel per week to client sites across the United States. The listing identifies Columbia, SC, and states compensation is based on billable client work, with earning potential tied to performance and project engagement; no numeric pay range is specified. Cogent Analytics supports the growth of privately held businesses through hands-on consulting. The Project Director manages a portfolio of five to six small-business clients, leading operational and financial improvement efforts. The role works alongside owners and internal teams to develop and implement solutions, monitor business performance, and deliver measurable client value; new Project Directors begin on a 1099 contractor basis for at least 90 days, with an opportunity for review for transition to a full-time W-2 role.

What you'll do

• Deliver measurable and sustainable client value across income statements, balance sheets, cash flow, and quality of life
• develop, implement, train, and evaluate business solutions
• define scope, timelines, and deliverables with assigned leadership
• manage client relationships from opportunity through project completion and review
• complete invoicing and reporting accurately and on time
• monitor KPIs and financial performance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

small business operations consultant

project director

hybrid

columbia sc listing

domestic travel

about 3 travel days weekly

cogent analytics

client management

financial improvement

operational consulting

kpi monitoring

1099 initial period

travel covered

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-covered travel.
• Comprehensive benefits are associated with a possible transition to a full-time W-2 role after the initial 90-day contractor period.

Why this role

Approximately three days of domestic travel per week; travel is covered by the company. Requires 7–10 years of consulting or equivalent experience and ability to travel Sunday through Friday. New Project Directors start as 1099 contractors for a minimum of 90 days, with a possible review for transition to W-2 employment.

About the employer

Cogent Talent Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.