Project Management Specialists
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What is a Project Management Specialist?
A Project Management Specialist is a professional who plays a critical role in overseeing and guiding projects from inception to completion within an organization. They are responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget constraints. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. Project Management Specialists typically utilize various project management methodologies and tools to ensure that project goals are met, risks are managed, and stakeholder expectations are addressed. They often work in diverse industries, including construction, information technology, healthcare, and finance, adapting their strategies to suit specific project requirements. By ensuring effective communication and collaboration among all parties involved, Project Management Specialists help create a structured approach to project delivery and contribute significantly to an organization's overall success.
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.
Technology Skills
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Project management software
- Video creation and editing software
- Word processing software
- Video conferencing software
Detailed Work Activities
- Develop detailed project plans.
- Manage information technology projects or system activities.
- Participate in staffing decisions.
- Assign duties or work schedules to employees.
- Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
Work Interests
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Enterprising
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$57500.0 - $163040.0
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Assessment
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