Project Management Specialists

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What they do: 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.

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What do they typically do on the job?

  • 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.

Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include leading, making decisions, and business.

Self-Confidence

Leadership Orientation

Perseverance

Adaptability

Stress Tolerance

Self-Control

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Data for NSI career cards comes from the following: Idaho Department of Labor, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, O*NET, MyNextMove, and Career OneStop