Project Management Careers
Dr. James Jiang
University of Central Florida
Overview
1) Overview
2) History and Establishment of PMI
3) PMI Certification
4) Alternative Certifications (Processes/Exams)
5) Project Managers Career Path Progression
6) Expected Salaries
7) Personality Traits Set for Project Managers
8) Conclusion
9) Question and Comments
Project Management Institute
- Incorporated in 1969 outside Philadelphia
- Founded by 5 volunteers
- J. Gordon Davis, PhD, PMI Fellow
- E.A. "Ned" Engman
- Susan Gallagher
- Eric Jenett
- James R Snyder
- During that same year the first PMI Seminars & Symposium was
held in Atlanta, Georgia USA and had an attendance of 83.
Project Management Institute
Three Levels of Membership:
- Chapters
- Geographically based and number over 200 worldwide.
- North America, South America, Asia Pacific and Latin America.
- Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
- Give members access to project management practitioners
from similar industries and who share professional
interests.
- Colleges
- Help further develop and refine a formal body of knowledge
related to project management.
Membership Costs
- Individual: Annual membership $119
- Student: Annual membership $30
Project Management Institute
Membership Benefits
- Issues of PMI publications such as PM Network® magazine
- Enjoy discounts to events and continuing education classes
- Gain access to member-exclusive case studies and best
practices geared directly to your interests.
PMI History and Certifications
-PMI is one of world’s leading associations for the project management profession.
- Earning a professional credential through PMI means that one has:
- Demonstrated the appropriate education and/or professional experience;
- Passed a rigorous examination;
- Agreed to abide by a professional code of conduct;
- Committed to maintaining their active credential through meeting continuing certification requirements.
-Offered Credentials:
Project Management Professional (PMP)
A PMP credential grants an applicant with a globally recognized designation that serves as the foundation
from which they can competently practice as a project manager leading and directing project tasks.
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
By gaining knowledge of project management processes and terminology, professionals from all disciplines
can reach higher levels of performance in their work. Designed for: project team members; entry-level project
managers; and
project management undergraduate and graduate students.
Program Management Professional (PgMP)
PMI’s new PgMP credential is specifically developed to enhance the qualifications of the professional who
leads the coordinated management of multiple projects and ensures the ultimate success of a program.
How to attain? (I)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
-Education
-High school diploma or equivalent. Applicants who hold a
baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) are only required to have 4,500
hours leading and directing specific tasks and 36 months of project
management experience.
-Experience
-7,500 hours in a position of responsibility leading and directing specific
tasks and 60 months of project management experience
- Project Management
-35 Hours
Education
-Examination
-Pass a “multiple-choice” examination
-Six domains: initiating the project, planning the project, executing
the project, monitoring and controlling the project, closing the project,
and professional and social responsibility.
How to attain? (II)
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
-Education
-High school diploma or equivalent.
-Experience
-1,500 hours of work on a project team
OR
-Project Management Education
-23 hours of formal education
- Examination
- Pass a comprehensive 150 question computer-based examination.
How to attain? (III)
Program Management Professional
Competence Review
•
Candidates’ competence will be evaluated through a sequence of assessments:
– Review of education by PMI staff and review of professional work experience by a
panel of program managers.
– Multiple-choice exam
– The last competence assessment occurs through a multi-rater assessment in which a
team of raters that the candidate selects will evaluate the candidate’s competence.
Eligibility Criteria
With Baccalaureate Degree or the Global Equivalent
Over the last 15 consecutive years, candidate must have at least:
- Four years of project management experience.
- Four years of program management experience.
Alternatives to PMI: IPMA
• International Project Management Association
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“The
IPMA (International Project Management Association) is a
non-profit Swiss registered organization whose membership is
comprised primarily of national project management associations
throughout the world. “
• Certifications
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IPMA Level A - Certified Projects Director
IPMA Level B - Certified Senior Project Manager
IPMA Level C - Certified Project Manager
IPMA Level D - Certified Project Management
Associate
– Start at D and Work Your Way Upward
Career Path Progression
• Project Management Specialist
• Project Manager I
• Project Manager II
• Program Manager
Project Management Specialist
(1) Responsible for a specific area of project management
(i.e., scheduling, cost management, risk management,
etc.).
(2) Supports the Project Manager and their associated
projects.
Project Manager I
(1) Under direct supervision of a more senior project
manager, or a Program Manager, oversees a small
project (or phase of a larger project).
(2) Responsibility for all aspects of the project over the
entire project life (initiate, plan, execute, control, close).
(3) Must be familiar with system scope and project
objectives, as well as the role and function of each team
member, to effectively coordinate the activities of the
team.
Project Manager II
(1) Under general supervision of a Program
Manager, oversees multiple projects (or one
larger project).
(2) Responsible for assembling project team,
identifying appropriate resources needed, and
developing schedule to ensure timely completion
of project.
(3) Communicate with a Senior Project Manager,
Functional area manager, or Program Manager
regarding status of specific projects.
Program Manager
(1) Coordinated management of multiple related projects
which are directed toward a common objective.
(2) Working with constituent Project Managers (who are
responsible to the program manager for the execution of
their project and its impact on the program) to monitor
cost, schedule, and technical performance of component
projects and operations, while working to ensure the
ultimate success of the program.
(3) Determining and coordinating the sharing of resources
among their constituent projects to the overall benefit of
the program.
(4) Stakeholder management, particularly stakeholders
external to the organization.
PMI Salary Survey
Project Management Specialist
Compensation
N
Average
Median
P25
P75
P10
P90
Salary
71
77,967
75,000
60,000
92,000
47,505
106,400
Total Compensation
71
83,504
77,450
61,100
100,519
49,200
124,000
N
Average
Median
P25
P75
P10
P90
Salary
174
77,339
75,000
66,375
89,250
54,750
100,000
Total Compensation
174
82,034
80,000
69,900
94,250
55,000
108,300
N
Average
Median
P25
P75
P10
P90
Salary
271
81,940
81,766
69,500
94,000
57,000
106,048
Total Compensation
271
87,407
85,583
72,000
100,000
59,150
119,532
N
Average
Median
P25
P75
P10
P90
Salary
459
92,273
90,000
75,563
105,000
64,600
120,000
Total Compensation
410
110,006
103,501
90,000
126,125
77,586
150,000
Project Manager 1
Compensation
Project Manager 2
Compensation
Program Manager
Compensation
PMI Salary Survey Chart
Salary Distribution by Position
140,000
120,000
100,000
Salary
80,000
60,000
40,000
Project Management Specialist
Project Manager 1
Project Manager 2
Program Manager
20,000
0
P10
P25
Average
Percentile
P75
P90
Project Manager Skills
• Effective Skills
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Lead by example
Are visionaries
Are technically competent
Are decisive
Are good communicators
Skills
Leadership - inspiring others to create a vision and strive to
achieve the goals
Good communication - ability to provide valuable information
related to the project status in a timely and effective manner
Conflict resolution skills - assisting in resolution of any project
conflicts so that the project team members all feel part of the
process and want to remain involved in the project
Skills
Negotiation skills - maintaining relationships with people who are
involved in the project
Team building - assists the team members in understanding their
roles and responsibilities on the project and work collaboratively
Listening skills - using good listening skills to truly hear and try to
understand what others on the project are trying to say
Relationship management - capable of working with all levels
within the organization by building relationships with them.
Project Manager Skills
• Effective Skills
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Good motivators
Stand up to top management when necessary
Support team members
Encourage new ideas
Interpersonal/Team Building
Microsoft Office
Project Manager Skills
• Ineffective Skills
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Set Bad Examples
Are Not Self-Assured
Lack Technical Expertise
Are Poor Communicators
Are Poor Motivators
Sources
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Management_Institute - History of
PMI
2. www.ipma.ch – Internation Project Management Association
3. www.pmi.org - Job Descriptions and Salary Survey Data