Project Management Specialist
- Ideal for those who love organizing and leading diverse project teams.
- Drive success by managing timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
- Be the key link between clients and technical teams, ensuring project goals are met.
💰 Earn $80K-$139K
📚 Bachelor Degree
⏱️ 24–48 MONTH TRAINING
📈 7.2% JOB GROWTH
What You’ll Do
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.
- 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.
Scoop
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
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Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Influencing or leading others
- Thinking and problem solving
- Using data or completing tasks
You are skilled in 💫
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
You value 🙏
- Accomplishing things
- Having freedom
- Personal relationships
Deep Dive
Project Management Specialist
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Pathways to this Career
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Vocational School
A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.
🎓 Skills-Focused
⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years
Associate's Degree
An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.
🎓 College
⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years
Bachelor's Degree
A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.
🎓 College
⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years
Hybrid College
A hybrid college combines online learning with the student support typically offered on college campuses, giving students flexibility and accessibility while still providing a comprehensive educational experience.
🎓 College
⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years
Workforce Development Program
A workforce development program typically enhances participants' opportunities to succeed in the workforce through employment skill-building, career counseling, connections to employers, and pathways to high-demand and high-wage jobs.
🎓 Skills-Focused
⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years
Professional Upskilling
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🎓 Skills-Focused
⏱️ FINISH IN 1 week - 3 months
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