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Sarah Glatz ITIL Process Analyst, PMO Office| University System of New Hampshire South Portland, Me, United States
Hello! I am looking for suggestions to get into an entry level PM position. I would not be a beginner for long! I am a PMP who has had no *formal* Project Management role. I have, however, been in Information Technology Leadership for over 10 years, have ITIL certifications, and have extensive informal project & change management experience. I have managed all sorts of projects without using the customary tools and precesses and have held a key change management role. I am bilingual (Spanish), and have a plethora of other strong project management skills. I would very much like to get into a Project Management role and would very quickly become an expert, but I need the opportunity. I am currently employed, but am moving to another state. It's a perfect time for me to follow my desired career path. Does anyone have suggestions for roles which I might be considered for and would have room for me to grow as I am an intuitive, flexible, autodidact?
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Sarah

You probably meant that you do not have formal project management role but not experience because obviously with the roles you held, you must have had a decent experience in project management.

As a career coach, given the brief background you provided us with, I would suggest you look for the following roles for starters:

1) Project Coordinator
2) Associate Project Manager

Those roles will not only help you get exposed to all aspect of managing projects but will help you grow fast given your solid background.

Hope this helps.

RK
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2 replies by Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong and Sarah Glatz
Sep 13, 2020 1:10 PM
Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong
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Rami is so on point here with this comprehensive response
Sep 14, 2020 10:12 AM
Sarah Glatz
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Thank you Rami. You are correct and I've edited my post. Thank you for the tips as well. It is helpful to have the correct search terms.
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Michelle Campbell Project Manager/Program Manager Plano, Tx, United States
I second Rami's advice.
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Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong
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Financial Management Specialist | US Peace Corps Yaounde, Centre, Cameroon
Sep 13, 2020 12:01 PM
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Sarah

You probably meant that you do not have formal project management role but not experience because obviously with the roles you held, you must have had a decent experience in project management.

As a career coach, given the brief background you provided us with, I would suggest you look for the following roles for starters:

1) Project Coordinator
2) Associate Project Manager

Those roles will not only help you get exposed to all aspect of managing projects but will help you grow fast given your solid background.

Hope this helps.

RK
Rami is so on point here with this comprehensive response
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Sarah Glatz ITIL Process Analyst, PMO Office| University System of New Hampshire South Portland, Me, United States
Sep 13, 2020 12:01 PM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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Sarah

You probably meant that you do not have formal project management role but not experience because obviously with the roles you held, you must have had a decent experience in project management.

As a career coach, given the brief background you provided us with, I would suggest you look for the following roles for starters:

1) Project Coordinator
2) Associate Project Manager

Those roles will not only help you get exposed to all aspect of managing projects but will help you grow fast given your solid background.

Hope this helps.

RK
Thank you Rami. You are correct and I've edited my post. Thank you for the tips as well. It is helpful to have the correct search terms.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Sep 14, 2020 11:56 AM
Rami Kaibni
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You’re welcome Sarah, Good Luck
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Sep 14, 2020 10:12 AM
Replying to Sarah Glatz
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Thank you Rami. You are correct and I've edited my post. Thank you for the tips as well. It is helpful to have the correct search terms.
You’re welcome Sarah, Good Luck

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