Career Overview: Project Manager Insights and Pathways
Discover the role of a project manager and explore the essential functions, education requirements, job prospects, and preparation tips for a career in project management. Learn from Joanne Aaronson, a seasoned PMP professional, about her journey leading diverse projects across different sectors, emphasizing the key aspects of project management and the qualities needed to excel in this field.
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Career Overview- Project Manager/Project Management PRESENTATION TO NEPRIS JOANNE AARONSON, PMP, REV, EIIS APRIL 12, 2019
Agenda Introduction, What s a Project Manager! (And, what s a project?) Why be a project manager? (interactive exercise) How does being a project manager fit within the STEM framework? What are the key functions within project management? (Benefits and Challenges) What are the education requirements? What are the job and salary prospects? What can you do now to prepare for this career? Questions?
What does it take to become a project manager? One can plan for it with education One can be in the work place and fall into it as a job path One can do one job and take more and more lead then study to be a project manager My story: Joanne Aaronson, PMP Led projects for the federal government, industry and the intelligence community
Some of my projects What s a project? Vs. a task? Projects I ve led in the federal government, industry and within the intelligence community include: Security interface for the first global network (Concert) Network interface for the updated electronic filing system (IRS) Conversion of teletype data collection to KU band satellite (NWS) Protection of national security (CIA), classified details
3 keys of a Project The triple constraint
Why should you become a project manager? Are you independent and like to lead the way or are you a follower? Do you want to have the responsibility for an assignment to be completed? When asked to do something, can you take the idea and create a plan to carry through to the end? Why be a project manager? Ask yourself some key questions to know if you should pursue a path in project manaagement 1- what s my style of working? 2- what kind of impact do I want to make at work? 3- Am I purpose driven? Do I have vision if given a task?
How does PM relate to STEM? First, let s look at STEM Next how do we apply STEM backgrounds to PM Project Management and being a project manager or a member of the PM team
Project Management Team Project Team Member Project Manager Prefers to follow Accepts responsibility for a piece of the project Contributes to the success of the project Follows the team rules and is a good team player Leads Has authority Makes decisions Creates plans, executes, tests, delivers (with the help of the team)
Education to be a Project Manager On the job College PMP
https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/2018- jobs-report-11030 Rockwood, K. (2018). 2018 Jobs Report: In A Time Of Change, Demand For Project Talent Will Keep Rising. PM Network, 32(1), 28 47. The outlook is better than it's been in years. The global economy is surging, boosting job markets across sectors and continents. Of course, project professionals know they're in a good spot: 22 million new project-oriented jobs will be created between 2017 and 2027, according to PMI's Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap report. But not all industries are on the same footing or looking for the same kinds of project talent. Healthcare organizations might demand different skills than a hirer at a telecom. And while more than half of CEOs plan to increase headcount, they're having trouble finding the right skills, according to PwC's 2017 CEO Survey. But all sectors are looking to transform, which means there's a need for organizations to add innovative thinkers and talent that can help them increase their digital footprints.
According to PMI, there are over 600,000 project managers in the US alone. Entry-Level Project Manager Salaries entry-level (0-2 years experience):PMP certified individuals earn around 16% more than their non-certified counterparts. That works out to about $14,500 in real money, specifics varies by field. Typical starting salaries $66-85K. Job Prospects Entry-Level Project Manager Salaries Here are some quick visual representations of salary levels across the country based on experience starting with entry-level (0-2 years experience):
How can you prepare now? What are some of the activities and exercises that will help prepare you to be a project manager? Work with elements of the triple constraint Cost (learn to calculate budget, follow through and stick to it) Schedule (figure out a time frame and work towards it ending at the correct time) Plan (work out a step by step plan, execute/follow through) Cooperate with others on team efforts
