Project Manager

Job Description:

The project manager leads cross-functional teams in planning, executing, and delivering projects on time and within budget. They define project objectives, allocate resources, and monitor progress throughout the project lifecycle. Effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Salary average: $123,000

Occupational Outlook:

Projected to grow 6% from 2022-2032

Links to Learn More About This Career:

https://www.coursera.org/articles/what-is-project-manager

https://www.pmi.org/about/learn-about-pmi/who-are-project-managers

https://www.teamwork.com/project-management-guide/what-does-a-project-manager-do/

Educational Requirements:

The educational requirements to become a project manager can vary depending on the industry, organization, and level of responsibility. A bachelors degree is the most common education among project managers some having masters

University of Kentucky

Address: 01 Main Building Lexington, KY

Website: https://calendar.uky.edu/main_building_685

Information on the Major: https://gatton.uky.edu/bsba

Eastern Kentucky University

Address: downtown Richmond, Kentucky

Website:https://www.eku.edu/

Information on the Major: https://ekuonline.eku.edu/business/administration

Penn State World

campus

Address:
Online

Website:

https://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/

Information on the Major:u/degrees-and-certificates/penn-state-online-project-and-supply-chain-management-bachelor-of-science-degree

Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:

Effective Communication ,Leadership Skills ,Organizational Skills ,Problem-Solving Abilities ,Adaptability ,Time Management

Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:

Project management tools, communication tools ,document management systems, time tracking software

Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career

Pros (Positives to this Career)

variety of industries
High demand
Transferable skills

Cons (Negatives to this Career)

High pressure
Uncertainty and risk
Responsibility for failure

Typical Working Conditions For This Career:

Working in offices with other people of the company, may have to go over look job sites and projects. Hours vary depending on the work needed to be done