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Career Pivot Operations Manager to Project Manager

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Brandon Godbey Or, United States
Hi there, I am in the process of preparing myself for a career change. I am currently a Service Director of a dealership. I have a about seven years of management/leadership experience. I do have experience leading minor projects from my current position.

Recently, I have finished 25 PDU hours to get the CAPM and plan on testing in about 3 weeks or so.

Going into this new field, I am wandering what I can expect.

How much of my experience will transfer for over to the role of PM?

I am currently making six figure salary. Going into the new field, can I expect the same with the experience that I have?

How can I stand out as an applicant going into the new filed without any specific dedicated PM work?
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Vijay Suryavanshi Project Manager - Engineering| RECARO Aircraft Seating Plantation, Fl, United States
I am convinced with Keith's answers. I would like to add that Project management like what Keith says requires domain knowledge and your are better off being in Operations especially with your Leadership and people skills. (The way I see it is people move from Project management to Leadership positions and not the other way around.)
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Brandon Godbey Or, United States
Jan 05, 2023 7:37 AM
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I agree with Rami: you are way better off going straight for the PMP. The CAPM would not be representative of your current journey and achievements.
Thank you!
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Muhammad Aleem Project Manager| Fluor Canada Calgary, Alberta, Canada
I would suggest going for PMP. As you already have a great experience and transferrable skillset, please go through the best shot and then go for the change. You will get hands on experience of change management at the personal level. In the end, life is a project too so good luck!
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Jan 06, 2023 10:31 AM
Brandon Godbey
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Much appreciated.
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Brandon Godbey Or, United States
Jan 05, 2023 11:54 PM
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I would suggest going for PMP. As you already have a great experience and transferrable skillset, please go through the best shot and then go for the change. You will get hands on experience of change management at the personal level. In the end, life is a project too so good luck!
Much appreciated.
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Latha Thamma reddi Sr Product and Portfolio Management (Automation Innovation)| DXC Technology Mckinney, Tx, United States
Thanks for sharing.
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