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Vikramaditya Ekbote India
Hello everyone,
I am an Electronics engineering student and I am also currently completing Google project management certificate series (3/6 are completed). I want to know how to begin project management career in IT or Electronic industry and what steps should I follow from now to achieve a Technical project managemnt role in these industries.
Thank you.
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Kimberly Whitby
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Online Community Specialist| PMI Newtown Square, Pa, United States
Hello Vikramaditya - and welcome to PMI's Online Community! Congratulations on taking your first step in joining our community. In regard to your inquiry, I highly recommend the following:

1. Review the many posts contained within our Certification Discussion Group at https://www.projectmanagement.com/discussi...cation-central. Here you will find great suggestions from your fellow colleagues. You can reply to the comments in the various posts to gather additional information.

2. Reach out to your local chapter's website and request a mentor, as this is the best way to network with locals in your area and build relationships.

3. Join the Academic Network for updates and browse tools for students, educators, researchers, and academic programs - https://www.pmi.org/learning/academic-research

I hope this helps, and as a new community member, please take a moment to introduce yourself to PMI’s Online Community at https://www.projectmanagement.com/discussi...nline-community
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Keith Novak Tukwila, Wa, United States
Vikramaditya,
If you are an engineering student now, I would suggest developing your engineering skills for a few years before trying to move into project management. Theory is important but practical experience in some discipline is essential. In electronics engineering there are many people involved and complex supply chains so you will experience how the various pieces fit together.

Manufacturing components such as electronics is often more production focused than project oriented so if you want to move into PM, I would suggest looking for jobs focused on new design rather than production efficiency. You are likely to find a more innovative culture where you get more opportunities to demonstrate your ability to move on to greater responsibilities.
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1 reply by Vikramaditya Ekbote
Dec 07, 2023 4:52 AM
Vikramaditya Ekbote
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Thank you Keith for your advice.
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Vikramaditya Ekbote India
Dec 05, 2023 11:26 PM
Replying to Keith Novak
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Vikramaditya,
If you are an engineering student now, I would suggest developing your engineering skills for a few years before trying to move into project management. Theory is important but practical experience in some discipline is essential. In electronics engineering there are many people involved and complex supply chains so you will experience how the various pieces fit together.

Manufacturing components such as electronics is often more production focused than project oriented so if you want to move into PM, I would suggest looking for jobs focused on new design rather than production efficiency. You are likely to find a more innovative culture where you get more opportunities to demonstrate your ability to move on to greater responsibilities.
Thank you Keith for your advice.

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