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Occupation Summary

Project Management Specialists

O*NET 13-1082.00

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.

Annual Wages:
$94,387.00
Employment Rate:
Employment is expected to increase by 17.34%.
Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree. According to O*Net, the majority of people employed in this occupation have this level of education.
Endorsement:
Business and Industry

  1. Assign duties or responsibilities to project personnel.
  2. Communicate with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
  3. Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
  4. Create project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.
  5. Develop or update project plans including information such as objectives, technologies, schedules, funding, and staffing.
  6. Identify project needs such as resources, staff, or finances by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
  7. Identify, review, or select vendors or consultants to meet project needs.
  8. Monitor costs incurred by project staff to identify budget issues.
  9. Monitor project milestones and deliverables.
  10. Monitor the performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
  11. Negotiate with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
  12. Plan, schedule, or coordinate project activities to meet deadlines.
  13. Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
  14. Produce and distribute project documents.
  15. Propose, review, or approve modifications to project plans.
  16. Recruit or hire project personnel.
  17. Report project status, such as budget, resources, technical issues, or customer satisfaction, to managers.
  18. Request and review project updates to ensure deadlines are met.
  19. Schedule or facilitate project meetings.
  20. Submit project deliverables to clients, ensuring adherence to quality standards.


National Industry Employment Patterns


Industry % of Project Management Specialists employed Annual Growth Rate
Computer systems design and related services 4.1 1.88
Colleges, universities, and professional schools 4 0.78
Management, scientific, and technical consulting services 4 2.05
Architectural, engineering, and related services 2.8 0.06
Insurance carriers 2.7 0.93


Labor Market Information


2022 Statewide average hourly wage $45.38
2022 National average hourly wage $48.85
2020 National employment 1,777,300
2020 Texas employment 147,533
Texas projected employment by 2030 173,119
Texas projected annual employment and Turnover openings through 2030 14,139




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Other Activities


No work importance values found.

No certifications found.


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Technology

Accounting software: Intuit QuickBooks;
Analytical or scientific software: IBM SPSS Statistics; Procore software; SAS;
Application server software: GitHub;
Business intelligence and data analysis software: IBM Cognos Impromptu; Qlik Tech QlikView; Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition; Tableau;
Cloud-based data access and sharing software: Slack; Microsoft SharePoint; Google Drive; Dropbox;
Computer based training software: Blackboard software; Moodle; Padlet;
Content workflow software: Atlassian JIRA;
Customer relationship management CRM software: Salesforce software;
Data base reporting software: SAP Crystal Reports;
Data base user interface and query software: Oracle Database; Microsoft Access; Airtable;
Desktop communications software: Eko; Skype;
Desktop publishing software: Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign;
Development environment software: Microsoft Azure software; Microsoft Visual Basic; Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA;
Document management software: Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat;
Electronic mail software: IBM Notes; Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Exchange;
Enterprise application integration software: Atlassian Bamboo;
Enterprise resource planning ERP software: Management information systems MIS; Microsoft Dynamics; Microsoft Dynamics GP; Oracle Hyperion; Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne; Oracle PeopleSoft; SAP software; NetSuite ERP;
File versioning software: Git;
Graphics or photo imaging software: JamBoard; Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop;
Human resources software: ADP Workforce Now;
Instant messaging software: Blink; GroupMe;
Multi-media educational software: Nearpod;
Network conferencing software: LogMeIn GoToWebinar; Slido interaction software;
Office suite software: Google Workspace software; Microsoft Office software;
Operating system software: Microsoft Windows; Linux; Apple macOS;
Presentation software: Apple Keynote; Google Slides; Microsoft PowerPoint; Poll Everywhere;
Process mapping and design software: Microsoft Visio;
Project management software: Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management; Planview Clarizen; Project management software; Microsoft Project; Microsoft Teams; Google Classroom; Atlassian Confluence; Smartsheet;
Sales and marketing software: Marketo Marketing Automation;
Spreadsheet software: Microsoft Excel;
Video conferencing software: Cisco Webex; Google Meet; LogMeIn GoToMeeting; Zoom;
Video creation and editing software: YouTube; Screencast-O-Matic; Screencastify; Loom; Flipgrid;
Web page creation and editing software: LinkedIn; Google Sites; Social media sites;
Word processing software: Google Docs; Evernote; 3M Post-it App; Microsoft OneNote; Microsoft Word;


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  • 11-3021.00 Computer and Information Systems Managers
  • 11-9021.00 Construction Managers
  • 11-1021.00 General and Operations Managers
  • 15-1299.09 Information Technology Project Managers
  • 13-1081.00 Logisticians
  • 13-1081.02 Logistics Analysts
  • 13-1111.00 Management Analysts
  • 15-2031.00 Operations Research Analysts
  • 11-3131.00 Training and Development Managers


No sources of additional information found.
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** The information in this report may be derived from many sources like O*NET, BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), OOH (Occupational Outlook Handbook), and Career One Stop.