“Project Manager” is a job title found across numerous industries. They’re the people with the high-level view, ensuring their team successfully crosses the finish line – in day-to-day duties and large scale initiatives. Project managers shoulder great responsibility, and their salaries reflect that.
Cleared workers in management-level positions earn an average of $20,000 to $30,000 more annually. If leading a team of people in your chosen industry is a career goal, here are a few tips to help you get there.
The Veteran Advantage
Regardless of when you served, if you’re a veteran, chances are you’re qualified to be a project manager. Skills learned in the service: leadership, accountability, adaptability and planning all translate to the management track of NatSec’s private and civilian sectors.
Articulate Your Experience
The fields of engineering, tech and finance are a few industries that rely heavily on project managers. With many moving parts, organizations need leaders who who pull all the pieces together. Odds are, you’ve steadily built project management skills throughout your career. When applying to project or program manager positions, highlight your negotiating, budgeting, leadership and organizational abilities.
Obtain a Certificate or Advanced Degree
While you don’t need an advanced degree, getting certified and specialized training is a huge plus for project manager applicants. For cleared workers, the Project Management Professional (PMP) is the gold standard.
Stay Up-to-Date on Industry Trends
Keep up-to-date with project management software and tools like Asana, Trello or Basecamp. Staying up-to-date with industry trends is also crucial, and adding project management professionals to your network helps. For the latest project openings for cleared workers, click here!
