职业生涯指导
项目经理

如果你喜欢计划, 组织, managing deadlines 和 seeing a project through from start to finish, you may excel in a career as a project manager.

职业概述

项目经理 are business professionals responsible for planning, executing 和 overseeing projects for organizations to ensure they are successful. While the project manager job description may differ by industry, organization 和 department, these business professionals are 通常期望:

Coordinate with team members to develop 和 manage a project plan, including budget 和 timelines for deliverables
Lead technical staff, ensuring tasks are carried out efficiently 和 aligned with project objectives
Serve as a primary liaison for clients 和 vendors, coordinating communication 和 managing stakeholders’ expectations

迈出下一步

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In the project manager career, you can explore different work environments with employment opportunities existing across industries in both for-profit 和 nonprofit organizations. 周围 881,300 project management specialists were employed nationally, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Companies in professional, scientific 和 technical services were the 最大的雇主 of professionals in this career.

生涯相关技能

To lead their project teams to success, project managers may need to demonstrate the following 技能:

项目实施
项目性能
项目计划
战略规划
预测
项目协调

变更控制
里程碑
项目范围
业务流程
产品设计
项目管理工具

项目计划
Corrective 和 Predictive Action (CAPA)
项目管理 Institute (PMI) methodology
敏捷方法
过程改进
变更管理

其他技能:

团队管理
风险缓解
风险管理
风险评估

组织文化
领导方式创新
项目监控
质量控制
业务价值

软技能

工作中经常使用

Critical thinking, organization, problem-solving, communication 和 time management are 软技能 you may find valuable as a project manager, BLS states.

工资范围:74 - 129000美元

25 th -第75个百分位

In 2023, project managers within the 25th 和 75th percentiles earned between $74,100 和 $129,690, according to BLS nationwide statistics.^[1]

54700个工作岗位

Projected growth (2022-2032)

Jobs in this field are projected to 增长6% nationally between 2022 和 2032. 这 is faster than the average projected growth rate for all occupations, BLS reports.^[1]

[1] The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location 和 other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level or career advancement. BLS data is geographically based. Information for a specific state/city can be researched on the BLS website. The BLS Projected Growth for 2022-2032 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. 这 data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

教育及经历

A project manager leads the team in a brainstorming sessioon

To pursue the project manager career path, a bachelor’s degree in business, project management or a related field is usually required, BLS states. If you aspire to work in software development or other technical industries, you may consider earning a degree in computer 和 information technology 或工程.

证书 can also be beneficial while working toward the project manager career. Certificate programs can help you stay on top of the latest trends in your industry 和 hone 技能 you need in the real world in a shorter amount of time than a traditional degree. University of Phoenix offers 本科和毕业证书 programs that align to the project manager career. These certificates are designed to support individuals who have already earned a bachelor’s degree 和 are looking to specialize or exp和 their expertise within a specific field.

The 本科和 graduate project management certificate programs can help you prepare for Project Manager Professional (PMP) certifying exam offered by 项目管理 Institute (PMI). Professional certification is one way you can 展示能力和 establish credibility with potential clients 和 employers, according to BLS.

In the highlighted programs below, students work to complete one course at a time. Learn more about which of these programs — focused on teaching you the 技能 you’ll need in the project manager career — is right for you.

项目管理 Certificate (Undergraduate)

这 under毕业证书 — aligned to st和ards set the 项目管理 Institute (PMI) — can help prepare you for a career in project management, equipping you with 技能 to help organizations plan, execute 和 complete big initiatives.

In this program, you can learn how to:

Apply the principles 和 practices of project management in a dynamic business environment to advance organizational goals
Apply problem solving adapted through project management techniques to address organizational challenges
Apply appropriate business tools, resources 和 processes to mitigate risk

这 certificate requires you to complete 18 credits 和 is seven months long. Each course is five weeks in length

Graduate 项目管理 Certificate

这 graduate-level certificate — aligned to st和ards set by the 项目管理 Institute (PMI) — can help you build on concrete 技能 you can apply in your career as a project manager.

In this program, you can learn how to:

Estimate project costs 和 build timelines
Use project management software
Manage 和 motivate team members
Track projects 和 measure progress

这 certificate requires you to complete 18 credits 和 is nine months long. Each course is six weeks in length.

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