Transitioning out of Project Management...to what?

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Veronica Proctor Portfolio Manager| Kroger Technology & Digital Cincinnati, Oh, United States

I have the credentials and experience as an IT Project Manager, however, I'm looking for a career change. Are there jobs other than Project Manager that use the same or similar education and experience?

Posted: Sep 17, 2018 7:53 PM

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Mayte Mata Sivera PMO Leader | Speaker | Author Ut, United States

Sep 18, 2018 10:01 AM

Replying to Veronica Proctor

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Thank you for responding to my question. In my city and surrounding area there are plenty of PM positions available. In my case circumstances have changed in which I need to be more available at home and have a better work/life balance. This means a set work schedule, less travel, less deadline driven late nights and weekends, etc. Basically, becoming an individual contributor to a team rather than leading and being responsible for the project.

Believe it or not, I enjoy the structure, organization and compliance aspect of Project Management as well as working with and learning from team members. Keeping that in mind I have been looking for Project Admin/Coordinator positions, but I thought I would present my question to community to see if they had other suggestions.

If you really enjoy project management, I will recommend you to look for a PM role / organization that allow you to keep work-live balance..

It won't be easy, however if in your area there are a demand of Project Managers remember nowadays not only organizations set the rules... you should ask for your requirements and be transparent with your personal situation..for example you can go to the interviews and request something like working 2 days in the office and 3 remote, or the first 3 months in the office and after only 1 week a month..

I checked your profile and its amazing. IT world allows us to work remotely...then if they don't hire you is their lost, not yours because your win will be finding something that will fit your personal needs.

If you enjoy project management...go for it!

Posted: Sep 19, 2018 3:03 PM

Larry Miner Founder and Sr. Project Management of Decision Memory Systems| Decision Memory Systems Bath, Oh, United States

Veronica; I've been considering the same and while still working as a PM I've taken the organizational part of our job and created a firm that takes people to the EU every year or so, for two weeks. The organizational and scheduling skills come in handy the whole time. We can herd cats in the office or on a Greek island. I've also taken what I've learned as a PM and am drilling down on contract project management and support these professionals need. Both of these are rewarding and not in the PMBOK.

Posted: Oct 2, 2018 8:24 PM

Veronica Proctor Portfolio Manager| Kroger Technology & Digital Cincinnati, Oh, United States

UPDATE:

Thank you all for your feedback. It has been very encouraging. I have been doing short-term contract work for the past few months and recently landed a long term contract in which I am doing Project Coordination and Executive Administration at a Fortune 500 company. So far, I'm really enjoying the ability to use my skills and experience to help the teams. They appreciate that I can talk the PM language and understand their needs. ...And best of all, I'm going home at a reasonable hour and no travel!

Posted: Oct 7, 2018 4:26 PM

Mayte Mata Sivera PMO Leader | Speaker | Author Ut, United States

Thank you Veronica for keeping us in the loop and congratulations in your new contract.

Posted: Oct 10, 2018 12:17 PM

Rami Kaibni

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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

Veronica, this is a very interesting question - Thanks for the updates as well, glad it worked for you.

If you want to opt out of Project Management then maybe Business Analysis is a good option to pursue ! Good Luck !

Posted: Oct 10, 2018 12:21 PM

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