Ten Reasons to Become a Project Manager

By Dennis McCafferty | Posted 2013-08-28

It seems pretty clear that you would like to get paid more … and gain more job security … and advance your career far more rapidly… and hobnob with influential organization leaders who are convinced of your greatness. If any of these goals are on your career to-do list, you might want to consider getting certified as an IT project manager. A report from Global Knowledge, "Top 10 Reasons All IT Professionals Should Learn Project Management," provides compelling reasons to take this career path. Clearly, it would have a tangible impact on your value to the company. According to research from the Standish Group, only one-third of IT projects are successful, and one-quarter are outright failures. Increased competition requires organizations to gain an edge in bringing to market products and services that are created on time and on budget with limited resources, while demonstrating value distinction. And that's where accomplished project managers come in—and why they're so valuable. Global Knowledge specializes in IT and business skills training. To find out more about project management certifications and what they require, go to the Project Management Institute site. Following are 10 reasons why you should consider becoming an IT project manager.

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You'll Better Deal With Change

Increased competition, sector growth and innovation create demand for agile project managers.
You'll Deliver Tangible Value

You'll demonstrate greater efficiencies, customer expansions and boosted profitability.
You'll Deliver Intangible Value

You'll provide enhanced decision making and communications, and a more engaged staff.
You'll Control Scheduling and Costs

Only 20% of IT projects finish in a timely manner, and 27% are over budget. You can change that.
You'll Manage Change

You'll implement a change-control system that can handle shifting customer requirements, available resources, etc.
You'll Minimize Do-Overs

A formal plan will detail how work is to be performed before it begins, eliminating the need to do everything over.
You'll Make More Money

You can earn more than $100,000 as an IT project manager and more as a senior-level PM.
Your Job Will Be More Secure

Today's "do more with less" corporate mantras benefit project pros who can do the most with the least.
You'll Be More Marketable

As a pro experienced in critical project essentials, you'll elevate your leadership value.
Your Company Profile Will Soar

You'll spend time updating executives on milestones accomplished, budget spent, timetables and other key points.
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