Why should you become a Project Manager?
If becoming a Project Manager is something that you’re considering as a career path then you’re certainly heading in a worthwhile direction.
Project management roles are desirable, as what you will gain from becoming one is extremely rewarding.
High demand
The demand for Project Managers is high. There will be roughly 22 million project management jobs opening between now and 2027, as they’re needed in such a wide variety of industries. Although quite common in the IT field, project-oriented work is also common in business services, oil and gas, finance and insurance, manufacturing, construction, and utility industries.
Travel
Being a Project Manager will involve a lot of hard work but there are always perks to the job. Some projects (although sadly not all) may require you to travel all over the world. This can give you overseas experience whilst seeing different cultures and understanding how they work.
Money
The average salary for a Project Manager is around £50,000 p/a, once you are qualified with experience. You can expect a starting salary of around £20,000 p/a. Not bad at all for a starting point in your career.
Be a mini CEO
As a Project Manager, you will have a lot of responsibilities and face all sorts of pressure dealing with customers and suppliers.
You will have to deliver on promised deadlines whilst managing the project effectively. You will also need to make sure you’re leading your team in the best possible way.
No two days are the same
Each day will bring you different challenges and hurdles to overcome. This makes the job interesting and not too tedious, so if you enjoy change this is the perfect career for you to get qualified in.
Work flexibility
You will be expected to work long hours as a Project Manager. At times your work flexibility can be controlled by you. However, the places you will have to work in will vary. This will make you adapt to your own schedules and give you the ability to create your own working patterns and times.
Value
You will become very valuable to the company which will have an impact on the company’s morale.
This will be very rewarding for you, giving you the security you need for the future in your career as a Project Manager.
Conclusion
If project management is something that you would like to get into then please get in touch with us at Riverside Training. Speak to one of our friendly training specialists who will be able to provide you with the information you need to proceed to the next step. This is a career that you won’t regret getting into. It will benefit you on a personal level and will be a great career choice.
