2016 Jobs Report

 

Bad news is brewing in the C-suite: 73 percent of CEOs believe finding talent with the right skills is a top threat to their organization's growth prospects, according to PwC's 2015 global CEO survey. But that could be good news for project practitioners. A talent gap means that—with the right skills and ambition—it might be the time to land a dream job.

“The outlook for project practitioners is very optimistic, because increasing globalization, competition and the pace of business change all underscore the need for well-executed projects that deliver strategic value,” says Galen Townson, PMP, project management practice adviser at the United Nations Office for Project Services, Perth, Australia.

Yet, while the need for skilled project talent is far-reaching, challenges and outlooks vary by industry. These seven sectors have a clear need for project management expertise—offering big opportunities for anyone looking to get hired or get ahead.

Telecom: Rapid Evolution

The world is increasingly interconnected. Smartphones, tablets and mobile networks are bringing more people online, while the Internet of Things (IoT) is connecting everything from toothbrushes to delivery trucks to the Internet. And it's not just consumers who are benefiting. Industries from manufacturing to shipping to agriculture are launching projects to …

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