What is a fractional Project Manager?
It may be ERP, or bespoke software, or an AI pilot: sooner or later, every mid-sized business will have an IT project. A Project Manager ensures that everyone involved is clear on their roles and stays on schedule for a successful delivery of the project.
Think of them as the bridge between the business and IT teams. The Project Manager may not be doing the configuring or coding, but they understand both the commercial and technical issues to get the work done right, within budget, and on time.
What this delivers for your business
- A clear definition of scope to avoid ‘scope creep’
- Resource management. The right talent concentrating on the right tasks
- Risk mitigation. A Project Manager identifies bugs and security flaws and knows how to solve them
- A sharp eye on spending to stay within budget
- Clear communication between the Board, technical teams, and suppliers
When a fractional Project Manager makes sense
- When internal teams lack the time or expertise for a project
- When a mid-sized business needs someone objective and unbiased
- When a project has gone off the rails and the business needs help getting it moving again
- When the business lacks the budget for a full-time Project Manager
Why choose Freeman Clarke?
We are the largest and most experienced team of fractional tech leaders. We’ve spearheaded IT projects across every sector, at every stage of growth, and through every type of digital and operational challenge.
- You get the experience of the whole team (100+ IT experts)
Our fractional IT experts collaborate and share insights with each other, bringing their collective expertise to every project. - We’re independent and vendor-neutral.
We don’t resell software or take commissions. Our guidance is objective and always in your best interest - We deliver real commercial impact.
Our Project Managers combine technical credibility with commercial leadership, helping Boards drive value, resilience, and long-term growth.
The speed and high level of delivery we achieved would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of Freeman Clarke.
Let’s get started.
Speak to a Freeman Clarke Project Manager about how we can support your organisation’s business goals and IT projects.