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2. Career Appeal
I chose Project Manager as my job occupation. I am a person that likes to take
a written document and turn it into a tangible object. I have years of experience in
managing projects from conception to completion and my interpersonal skills,
operating skills and technical skills makes me uniquely qualified to manage projects.
Project Management is the science and art of organizing the components of a project.
There are five base components which I have excellent skills in executing:
1. Definition
2. Planning
3. Execution
4. Control
5. Closure
Project Manager Description
The Project manager oversees all elements of a project. They lead and motivate
a team of workers and coordinate their efforts. Project managers also make sure that
work flows steadily, despite setbacks and changing circumstances. Each project has a
starting point, a deadline, and a concrete goal. Project managers see a project through
from its inception to its completion. The direction that they provide often determines a
project’s success.
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3. The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects
according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and
coordinating
the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to
deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project’s
objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.
Any complex endeavor requires managers who can coordinate the work of
others. These managers take charge of the project, keeping resources and schedules
on track. Project managers fulfill this role. To the client and upper management,
project managers are the face of a project. They solicit input and provide updates from
concept through completion. And to the team performing the work, project managers
remain a visible presence for its duration. They motivate and direct team members to
achieve the goal of project completion——preferably on time and under budget.
Duties of Project Manager
Project manager duties and responsibilities are closely related to each other. The
terms go hand in hand with a fine line of distinction. Listed below are some of the
duties:
 Direct and manage project development from beginning to end
 Define project scope, goals and deliverables
 Collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
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4.  Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications
documents
 Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and
stakeholders
 Draft and submit budget proposals
 Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team
 Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
 Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
 Track project milestones and deliverables
 Develop and deliver progress reports
Education and Training
There are many ways to become a project manager.. To become a project
manager entails getting a lot of work experience and completion of the educational
requirements is an added bonus. Some individuals start out in low positions by being
apprentices of project managers and work your way up to getting promoted by gaining
the number of years in work experience. You can volunteer to join groups in school or
in organizations (both profit and non-profit) to participate in projects and to learn the
concepts.
Education becomes important if you are aiming to go up the corporate ladder.
Most employers seek an individual who has years of work experience and who have
completed the project manager education requirements. Start by taking a bachelor’s
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5. degree in project management. Usually these courses are completed in 3 to 4 years
before you can proceed in taking your master’s degree. There are also certificate
programs you can take for your project manager continuing education with certified
organizations for project managers. These credentials are important if you truly want to
succeed in your career.
Bachelors Degree
Project Management Certification
Meet the 35-hour education requirement for the CAPM or PMP® certification
exam
After you get your degree, it is important to also be certified in your field. The
type of certification you seek plays a role in the salary you can expect, as some
certifications are more difficult to get than others. For example, if you’re a certified
professional engineer with a degree in project management, you can expect to make
$79,806 to $113,003 per year, while if you have just a regular project management
certification, the average salary range is lower, at $51,410 to $88,077 per year
Project managers are relied on to plan and execute projects within a wide variety
of industries, including computer networking/IT, construction, software development,
telecommunications, and more. Typically, project managers should have at least a four-
year bachelor's degree, but employers usually prefer a master's degree (either an MS,
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6. MA, or MBA). One of the best reasons to get an advanced degree in any field is to
increase your earning potential.
Salary and Job Outlook
Salary Range with a Project Management Professional Certification
Salary Data
Job Title
Project Manager, Information Technology (IT) $59,802 - $121,106
Senior Project Manager, IT $77,674 - $129,606
Project Manager, Construction $49,463 - $120,179
Project Manager, Software Development $59,021 - $122,267
Project Manager, (Unspecified Type / General) $41,988 - $110,466
Job Outlook
There is a growing shortage of project talent as organizations have begun to
recognize that project managers can improve business performance in any industry.
According to a study published in October 2008 by the Anderson Economic Group, an
average of 1.2 million project management positions will need to be filled each year
through 2016. So while some fields have contracted, such as financial services and the
automotive industry, others are growing, such as healthcare, infrastructure
development and green technologies.
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