Okay, let’s calculate this. Mukundrai has a mix of technical and leadership skills, which is valuable. His experience in program and project management, as well as cross-functional team leadership, are in demand. However, his skills in Ms Project and Microsoft Excel, while useful, are not as rare or in as high demand as his leadership and management skills. Considering his experience and skills, a rate of $125 per hour seems reasonable, which is in line with average rates for program and project managers in the San Jose area.