Project Manager
RUDDERLY MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
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1 ON 1 TIME WITH SUCCESSFUL PROFESSIONALS ACROSS INDUSTRIES
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KEY SKILLS
Negotiation
Scheduling
Cost Control
Risk Management
Contract Management
Critical Thinking
Communication
Leadership
Business Case Writing
Meetings Management
Quality Management
Task Management
Coaching
Project Recovery
Tech Savvy
Quick
PROS
There is a constant involvement in creating something new, as there are rarely two similar projects
You get to interact with people from diverse backgrounds
The self-satisfaction at the end of the project when looking back at the final product of your hard work
You get an opportunity to make the team stronger
The income of project managers is great
If you are someone that thrives on planning and delegating tasks, then you will thoroughly enjoy this job
CONS
You have to be flexible in order to accommodate the variables of your job; this industry is rife with unpredictability
If you need long-term consistency, this may be difficult to work with. As a project manager, you will see jobs come and go
You will be held fully accountable without the proper level of authority
There is always a feeling of uncertainty while completing a project
You have to constantly learn new things as no projects are the same
OPPORTUNITY TYPES
GOT WHAT IT TAKES?
Companies
Freelance
Agencies
Contract Basis
You should have the skills for employing relevant project management processes
You have the skills needed for leading a team
You can manage conflicts between various stakeholders and keep motivation levels high
You have to continually check progress against the project’s objectives and make sure it hasn’t veered off track
You have to meet with stakeholders to ensure they have all the information they need to do their part in the project
You have to keep a running tab of expenses and continually make sure the project is not running over its prescribed budget.
You also have to keep a running tab of man-hours expended and continually make sure the project is adhering to its predicted scope.