Project Management as a Career

Demand for skilled project managers is at a high as businesses and organizations alike continue to focus on higher productivity with the most efficient use of resources. PM (Project Management) is a skill which is in high demand worldwide and in a wide range of industries.

So what is in it for you?

- Excellent salary and benefits
- Limitless opportunity for growth and advancement
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development
- Knowledge to apply tools, techniques and processes used to effectively manage projects and produce results
- Wide range of industries (from aerospace to urban development)

Salary is a large part of any job search and the following chart provides the 3-month moving average for salaries quoted in permanent IT jobs citing Market Data Project Manager within the UK.

Few fields offer the excitement, challenge, diversity, sense of accomplishment and excellent income potential as project management. If you like working with people, honing your communication skills, having hands on involvement, managing projects from start to finish, you will be genuinely excited about the opportunities awaiting you in project management.[1]


[1] http://www.pmi.org/pmief/learningzone/flyer.pdf

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One Response to Project Management as a Career

  1. Jessica Lau says:

    I like your usage of the graph. The picture is excellent and reflects your writing well.

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