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When companies want to ensure that their projects go off without a hitch, they often employ the services of a qualified project manager. This role typically involves coordinating resources, tracking progress, distributing communications, and doing virtually everything else it takes to get the job done. These professionals are there from the planning stages through completion, and they’re integral to many of the functions throughout.
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At times, everything can be riding on the ability of the project manager to fulfill his or her many objectives. It’s a lot of responsibility, and it takes the right professional to pull if off.
As a result, there are certain things employers look for in a candidate. For example, degrees and certifications are highly sought after; project managers will ideally have a bachelor’s degree, and for the really big jobs, a PMP certification can go a long way.
The Analysis
An analysis of thousands of project management-related job postings on Indeed.com revealed that the ability to communicate effectively is vital: It’s tthe top requested skill by employers looking to hire for this position. A survey of people who’ve worked as project managers indicates that professionals with actual experience in the role also consider communication skills – as well as problem-solving and decision-making skills – crucial to the position.
Employers aren’t the only ones concerned with the traits and abilities of their project managers: Fellow employees who work alongside them are eager for team-player qualities as well.
A recent survey of 1,000 employees highlights what they consider to be the ideal characteristics of a project manager. Communicative, supportive, honest, and open-minded are the top four qualities chosen by respondents. Interestingly, similar answers were given when employees were asked about the attributes they wished their own managers had – meaning the traits employees consider necessary to be good at their job are the same traits many employees say are missing from their own company leadership.
All of this information lends itself to the idea that there is always room for project managers who have the necessary training and excel at working with others. These professionals will grow to be highly valuable members of their organization by ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in a way that maximizes value.
