I've have spent a considerable amount of time in product development and commercialized a handful of products. In all of the projects I was involved, I have actively participated in Project Management activities in almost all knowledge areas. PMP certification was my way to fill the knowledge gaps and put everything into perspective. I would greatly appreciate if experts here could share their experience in successfully making the transition from a technical role to PM role and advice me on what more I need to do or accomplish. Saving Changes...
1. Make sure you really want to get in Project Management, in today's world you can grow and earn more by doing technical work than project management, so only come to project management when you like doing it more than what you like about technical work.
2. If you find Project Management is something you like doing, know more about project management and PMP certification by enrolling to this free online PMP Introductory Program. http://www.izenbridge.com/pmp/free-pmp-introduction/ Saving Changes...
Dominic LawProduct Manager| PCCW GlobalHappy Valley, Hong Kong
I had transitioned from a technical leader role to a project management role. I am not sure if your "actively participated in Project Management activities" were as a leadership role rather than project member role. The PMP certification would surely help you to organize your learning to become a proper project manager. You can also work as a junior or assistant project manager under the role model of a senior project manager to gain some hand-on experience, and hopefully there is a PM mentor in your organization. Best of luck! Saving Changes...
Do a self evaluation to determine the driving factor for your plan to become a PM. If you like a technical role, you can still stay in a technical role while managing technical projects. You will still be able to apply your PM skills to technical projects while enjoying a technical environment in terms of providing technical solutions and strategies. Once you are clear about what you need to accomplish, draw a plan to achieve that goal. Saving Changes...
