Project Management Specialists

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.

Bright Outlook

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Key Tasks

Assign duties or responsibilities to project personnel.

Communicate with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.

Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.

Create project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.

Develop or update project plans including information such as objectives, technologies, schedules, funding, and staffing.

Identify project needs such as resources, staff, or finances by reviewing project objectives and schedules.

Identify, review, or select vendors or consultants to meet project needs.

Monitor costs incurred by project staff to identify budget issues.

Monitor project milestones and deliverables.

Monitor the performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.

Negotiate with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.

Plan, schedule, or coordinate project activities to meet deadlines.

Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.

Produce and distribute project documents.

Propose, review, or approve modifications to project plans.

Recruit or hire project personnel.

Report project status, such as budget, resources, technical issues, or customer satisfaction, to managers.

Request and review project updates to ensure deadlines are met.

Schedule or facilitate project meetings.

Submit project deliverables to clients, ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Technology Skills

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Microsoft Dynamics
Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
Oracle PeopleSoft
SAP software

Project management software

Atlassian Confluence
Google Classroom
Microsoft Teams
Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management

Video creation and editing software

Flipgrid
Loom
Screencastify
YouTube

Word processing software

3M Post-it App
Google Docs
Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft Word

Video conferencing software

Cisco Webex
Google Meet
LogMeIn GoToMeeting
Zoom

Cloud-based data access and sharing software

Dropbox
Google Drive
Microsoft SharePoint
Slack

Business intelligence and data analysis software

IBM Cognos Impromptu
Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
Qlik Tech QlikView
Tableau

Presentation software

Apple Keynote
Google Slides
Microsoft PowerPoint
Poll Everywhere

Electronic mail software

IBM Notes
Microsoft Exchange
Microsoft Outlook

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe Photoshop
JamBoard
Trimble SketchUp Pro

Development environment software

Microsoft Azure software
Microsoft Visual Basic
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA

Computer based training software

Blackboard software
Moodle
Padlet

Operating system software

Apple macOS
Linux
Microsoft Windows

Analytical or scientific software

IBM SPSS Statistics
Procore software
SAS

Data base user interface and query software

Airtable
Microsoft Access
Oracle Database

Web page creation and editing software

Google Sites
LinkedIn
Social media sites

Desktop communications software

Eko
Skype

Network conferencing software

LogMeIn GoToWebinar
Slido interaction software

Office suite software

Google Workspace software
Microsoft Office software

Instant messaging software

Blink
GroupMe

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Bentley MicroStation

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Content workflow software

Atlassian JIRA

Accounting software

Intuit QuickBooks

Application server software

GitHub

Document management software

Adobe Acrobat

Desktop publishing software

Adobe InDesign

File versioning software

Customer relationship management CRM software

Salesforce software

Enterprise application integration software

Atlassian Bamboo

Sales and marketing software

Marketo Marketing Automation

Data base reporting software

SAP Crystal Reports

Human resources software

ADP Workforce Now

Multi-media educational software

Nearpod

Process mapping and design software

Microsoft Visio

Detailed Work Activities

Develop detailed project plans.

Manage information technology projects or system activities.

Participate in staffing decisions.

Assign duties or work schedules to employees.

Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.

Coordinate resource procurement activities.

Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.

Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers.

Gather organizational performance information.

Manage construction activities.

Manage operations, research, or logistics projects.

Monitor flow of cash or other resources.

Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.

Prepare operational reports or records.

Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.

Present work to clients for approval.

Report information to managers or other personnel.

Select resources needed to accomplish tasks.

Supervise information technology personnel.

Job Zone

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.

SVP Range: (7.0 to < 8.0)