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Career Path: Project Manager/Lead
Job Description
Project managers are the driving force behind the success of every key project or program your organization seeks to accomplish. Day to day, they align projects with business goals, construct detailed work plans, manage teams, achieve milestones, and communicate the result across a stakeholder audience.
A thriving project manager gets the best out of both people and projects. They work in industries as diverse as information technology, construction, healthcare, marketing, media, and engineering. They keep projects or programs on schedule and within scope and budget, working toward high efficiencies and flawless execution.
Typical Position Requirements
- Project management experience
- Hands-on experience with developing web technologies and software platforms for maximum usability
- Proven success working with all levels of management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certification—including PMP/PRINCE II
- Previous success in producing deliverable software platforms
- Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines
- Experience developing in-house platforms for internal processes
- Experience coaching and educating project teams to strengthen team members’ capabilities and skill sets.