Project Manager
Project managers (PMs) are responsible for seeing a project through from start to finish. PMs are the ones who plan, organize and execute a variety of projects including creating and leading the project team. PMs work within schedule and budget constraints, establish milestones, balance the workloads of the team, monitor progress, remove any issues that arise, ensure stakeholder satisfaction, and measure the performance of the project and their team members.
What they love about their jobs
Creative professionals talk about their favorite parts of their day.
"I love building relationships with my creative colleagues and setting them up to succeed—especially on challenging projects."
“I get to build connections with my clients that help me understand the value I bring to the project.”
“I get to think creatively and strategically every day, and this field is exciting and ever-evolving.”
“I get the opportunity to work with people, manage their expectations, and learn from them.”
Where this is needed
Skills to thrive in this field
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Effective Communication
Being able to communicate clearly and effectively to all level of team members to ensure alignment on tasks
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Risk Management
Identify and plan for potential risks to a project and have mitigation plans ready just in case
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Leadership
Coaching, guiding and motivating team members to reach a positive project outcome
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Technical Expertise
Knowledge of the team's project management tool and being able to “speak the language” of the company's subject matter expertises
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Time Management
Effectively planning out a project and ensuring that it stays within that time frame
Commonly used tools
Slack
A communication platform for teams that enables real-time messaging, file sharing, and collaboration
Zoom
A video conferencing platform that allows users to meet and collaborate remotely
