Breaking into an IT project management position

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marvin hinkley El Paso, Tx, United States

I'm currently a university student majoring in science of business in information systems. My goal is eventually to become a project manager in an IT field. Preferably either web-based software development or system implementation. I've found a great deal of information regarding the education and certifications recommended for obtaining that position. I am wondering, however, if someone could clue me into how one would transition, through however many steps and/or positions, from an entry level position with a technical company into managing IT projects. After all, not only is there no substitute for experience, a number of years of experience is often written into job requirements. I am faced with a chicken-and-the-egg scenario.

Posted: Oct 7, 2007 7:09 PM

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Selva Saravana Puvananthiran Delivery Lead Senior Manager| Accenture Solutions Private Limited Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Before we make a decision to transition into project management, we need to find out whether we are really ready for it. How do you find out? The following is one of the ways.

At work, for example, being a team member, you are responsible for managing your time and tasks. A manager is basically responsible for managing/leading a team of people in addition to other tasks. So please judge yourself as to whether you are managing your time effectively at work and then find out whether you can move up the ladder to manage people as well as big projects.

In general, everyone is managing one thing or the other in their life. So learning to become a project manager is as simple(what?! being TOO much optimistic) as managing your life.

My thoughts,

Magesh.

Posted: Dec 18, 2007 9:27 PM

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