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Project Management Specialists

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Description

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.

Industry areas

  • Business Management & Administration
  • Information Technology

Job Outlook

Employment of project management specialists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 70,400 openings for project management specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Employment of project management specialists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 70,400 openings for project management specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

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Salary

$94,500

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$122,780
$48,040
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