In the past five years, the project management industry has seen significant growth in terms of job opportunities. Northeastern University reports that “as of 2017, 71% of global organizations have a project management office (PMO).”

By 2027, it is estimated that there will be another 22 million jobs added to the project management sector. As individuals look to reimagine their careers and work, there are many opportunities to do so in the world of project management.

Where to Start

Project management has historically been a field heavily focused on construction, IT, and engineering; however, over the past decade, there has been significant growth in project management across industries.

As organizations focus on maximizing returns and efficiencies, increasing fiduciary responsibility, and implementing innovative products and services, opportunities for project managers (PMs) can be found in most organizations and industries. Determining where to start should be a two-pronged approach to leverage some of your past experience and subject matter expertise in addition to industry outlooks and forecasts.

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