Description
Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.
Interests
- Enterprising
- Conventional
Work Values
Work Styles
Tasks
- Assign duties or responsibilities to project personnel.
- Communicate with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
- Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Create project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.
- Develop or update project plans including information such as objectives, technologies, schedules, funding, and staffing.
Work Activities
Detailed Work Activities
Technology Skills
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Project management software
- Video creation and editing software
- Word processing software
- Video conferencing software
Skills
Knowledge
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Business Professional - Project ManagementCertifying Organization
International Business Training Association
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
PMI Project Management ReadyCertifying Organization
Project Management Institute
Type
Core
Certificate name
Project Management ProfessionalCertifying Organization
Project Management Institute
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
ACRP Project Manager (ACRP-PM)Certifying Organization
Association of Clinical Research Professionals
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Project SystemsCertifying Organization
SAP America, Inc.
Type
Product/Equipment
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $NaN |
| Median (50%) | $NaN |
| High (90%) | $NaN |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–7 years), to senior level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $50,000 |
| Mid Level | $100,000 |
| Senior Level | $150,000 |
Employability
There are currently 973,600 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 1,043,400 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 7%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 7%
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