Project Management Specialists

What this job is

Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

What they do day to day

• Communicate with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
• Identify project needs such as resources, staff, or finances by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
• Submit project deliverables to clients, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
• Plan, schedule, or coordinate project activities to meet deadlines.
• Request and review project updates to ensure deadlines are met.
• Monitor project milestones and deliverables.
• Assign duties or responsibilities to project personnel.
• Create project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.
• Produce and distribute project documents.

Skills and knowledge that matter most

Importance rated by people working in the job (1 = not important, 5 = extremely important).

Education and preparation

Preparation level 4 of 5 — Considerable preparation. Usually a bachelor's degree and several years of related experience.

Typical entry education (BLS): Bachelor's degree.

Who this job suits

Based on the Holland (RIASEC) interest profile for this occupation.

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