If you have experience of working in IT and want to progress further in your chosen industry you could consider taking on a project management role. You can use the experience you have gained to help firms to implement new software, systems and processes. Project development and implementation roles are a great way of stretching yourself, learning more and making yourself more desirable as an employee. Here we will look at some basic tactics you can use to find the right role for you, apply for it, and secure the job.
Where to Find Project Management Jobs
If you already work for a company who is looking for a project manager consider applying. You stand a good chance of securing the role, because you will already know a lot about the company and the way they like to work.
If the company you are currently working for does not offer any opportunities, go online. There look for a website that specialises in IT jobs, and use the search term project manager and the location you are interested in working in. This will bring back a list of suitable vacancies.
Narrow this list down to projects that use IT systems or software that you are used to working with. This will considerably increase your chances of securing the job.
Before beginning your search for a role, it is a good idea to list out your qualifications and experience. Writing it all down really helps because you will remember old projects you have worked on and skills you no longer use, but which can still be refreshed and used The more systems and software packages you have worked with the better your chance of securing an IT project manager role is. Firms like to recruit people with as broad range of experience as possible.
The Application Process
When choosing which roles to apply for bear in mind the difference between support roles and delivery roles. If you have not actually managed a project on your own before you need to apply primarily for support roles. Once you have experience in this area you can take the more challenging delivery and implementation roles.
Once you have decided which roles to apply for take the time to tailor your CV to each role. Doing this will significantly increase your chances of success.
You will always find plenty of project management jobs at www.cwjobs.co.uk. Thousands of firms advertise with us every year, so you will always find new opportunities.
