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How to Become a Project Manager
Jun 10, 2024
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How to Become a Project Manager
Introduction
Speaker: Adrian, IT Project Manager
Discusses the transition to a project manager role
Topics: Project Manager role, challenges, career tips
Blogger:
Tactical Project Manager
What is a Project?
Major activity in a company/organization
Involves multiple people/departments/technologies
New and outside typical operations
Examples: New product creation, new process design
Contains risk due to new, unfamiliar territory
Role of a Project Manager
Keep project moving and under control
Ensure project goal is achieved
Adrian's Career Journey
Started as IT consultant/developer
Enjoyed traveling and colleagues
Experienced boredom due to repetition
Transitioned to Project Management inspired by colleagues
Worked as an assistant to Project Managers initially
Assisted with presentations, task follow-ups
Gradually took on more responsibility
Became official Project Manager after initial PM left
Managed growingly complex projects over time
Enjoyed business travel and cultural interactions
Challenges Faced
Transition is intimidating, requires personal growth
Increased communication and interpersonal interaction
High pressure managing between team and stakeholders
Problem-solving and staying calm under stress
Requires practice and adaptation
Becoming a Project Manager
Prove you have the right personality and skills
Show leadership, communication, problem-solving abilities
Seek opportunities within your department or other departments
Start in supporting roles: organizing meetings, creating presentations, following up on tasks
Make arrangement with current boss for time allocation
Learn and improve over time
Consider positions like junior project manager, project assistant, project coordinator
Typical duration: 1-2 years in assistant roles before becoming a full-fledged PM
Required Skills
People Skills
Comfort with large groups, raising voice
Sharing and discussing ideas, handling arguments
Communication
Clear, effective communication
Presenting in front of people
Handling Pressure
Work well under stress
Maintaining composure under conflicting streams
Making rational decisions under pressure
Additional Resources
Website:
Tactical Project Manager
Online course in development
Email list for updates
Email: [Provided in the video] for personal inquiries
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