Project Manager United States

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What the job involves

  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Track project progress against schedules and budgets to ensure timely delivery.
  • Manage project risks and identify potential issues before they become problems.
  • Prepare and present regular status reports to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Communicate with clients and team members to maintain strong relationships.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans and documentation.
  • Monitor project costs and financial performance to ensure profitability.
  • Facilitate meetings and coordinate activities across different departments.

Summed up from 30 recent Project Manager job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Project Management 6 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
  • Project Planning 2 in 10 postings
  • Risk Management 2 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Excel 2 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • PMP 2 in 10 postings
  • PRINCE2 1 in 20 postings
  • Driver's License 1 in 25 postings
  • Bachelor of Construction Management 1 in 35 postings
  • Certified Scrum Master 1 in 45 postings
  • Security Clearance 1 in 50 postings

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Experience asked for

  • No experience needed 1 in 190 postings
  • 1 to 2 years 2 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 2 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 6 in 10 postings

Typical ask: 5 years.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 1 in 25 postings
  • Associate degree 1 in 40 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 9 in 10 postings
  • Master's degree 1 in 30 postings

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Is this role in demand?

16,233 open Project Manager jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $124,800 a year (most between $98k and $155k). See the full salary breakdown

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