YOUR PROJECT MANAGER CAREER PATH:
SKILLS, STEPS AND INSIGHT
FROM YOUR MENTOR

Let’s start with a definition of a project from Wikipedia.com

So you can have a project handled by an individual or by a team. It has a beginning and an end.

In most cases there are milestones that are established along the way to ensure that the objectives are met at the designated time periods required. The project manager is the one that is responsible for meeting the objectives and reporting the status to management. The project manager would be the one leading and managing the project team.

First of all, you must know the elements involved in the subject matter. That is the content. If you do not know the subject and how it affects other elements, then it would be difficult to accomplish your project.

Secondly, you should know how to use the resources available to you in the manner in which they can be most effective and efficient. That is you should be able to manage. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously is another strong requirement.

Lastly, you should have the ability to lead others, that is to inspire them to accomplish their tasks and meet their objective.

Some of the typical positions you may encounter in your project manager career path may be:

• Project Coordinator
• Project Administrator
• Project Analyst
• Project Manager
• Senior Project Manager
• Director of Project Management

To assist you in advancement, you could gain certifications through the Project Management Institute. These would include a Certificate in Applied Project Management (CAPM) and Project Management Professional (PMP).

A great way to learn what happens in the day-to-day life of a project manager is to talk with an individual who is experienced in project management.  They have been there and done that.  That is the type of person that Career Redo provides.

Take a look at the Mentors below and examine their background and experience.  Then follow these steps:

1. Reserve the Mentor of your choice by clicking on the “Reserve a Mentor” button.
2. Your Mentor will contact you to set up a date and time for your phone, Skype, or Zoom session.
3. Prepare yourself by identifying your questions that you want answered.
4. Through your session learn more about being a project manager with the help of your Mentor.

ryan luo

IT PROJECT MANAGER

Ryan Luo works as a IT Project Manager.  He has a BS degree in Economic and Accounting from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He works for for NuVasive, a medical device company.  It specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery.

His project management experience is described here…Read more

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Greater Los Angeles Area, California

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