Your First Job in Project Management

Bruce is the founder of ProjectManagementHacks.com, a resource for growing IT project managers.

  Career Development   New Practitioners  

The new year is the perfect time to consider new opportunities and new directions. Many of us go through personal and organizational goal setting at this time of year. What if your goal list includes starting a new career in project management? What’s the first step? In this article, you will learn about typical entry points to the profession and how you can succeed.

Which organizations value project management?
Project management continues to grow in prominence each year. Yet there are significant industry differences you can leverage to enter the profession. For the fastest results, look for an industry or company that already recognizes and values project management. Here are a few data points to consider as you plan your goals:

• The PMI Global Executive Council: These organizations work with the Project Management Institute to plan next steps for project management. By participating in the Council, the organizations show their commitment to project management. The organizations on the Council include representatives from aerospace (Boeing and Airbus), energy (GE Energy and BP) and other leading organizations (Deloitte, Corporate Education Group, KPMG and PriceWaterhouseCoopers).
• Technology companies and departments: Technology development and delivery organizations are one of the most significant employers of …

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