Who is an Implementation Consultant? The term "implementation consultant" may be interchanged with the job title, "Project Manager." Very often, business projects are overwhelmingly massive. In order to keep these projects cost-effective, timely and organized, large businesses hire an "implementation consultant." An "implementation consultant" is the main "Go To" person on projects with multiple phases and characteristics. For example, an implementation consultant is necessary when a business decides it has a need for a major upgrade to their computer system. What Does an Implementation Consultant Do? Unlike a project manager who may oversee startup projects, the implementation consultant spends a good deal of time communicating with ...