If you are trying to decide on career options, and project manager is a position that interests you, consider these eight facets of the job to decide if it is the right career choice for you.

1. AUTHOR: MOIRA ALEXANDER, I.S.P., ITCP/IP3P, PMP
Director, Information systems Advisory,
Conture Business Advisors, PS - Greater Seattle Area
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Do you have what it
takes to be a project
manager?

2. Do you ever wonder if project management is the right
career choice for you? It is multifaceted and rewarding,
but it is also a demanding job. Here are eight things to
consider to help you decide if you’re cut out to be a
project manager.

3. The world of project management is a fast-paced
environment often filled with conflicting deadlines and
priorities that do not allow for much breathing space. It is
continually moving at a speed that many people may
have a very hard time keeping up with.
Project Manager?

4. If you are trying to decide on career options, and project manager is a position that
interests you, consider these eight facets of the job to decide if it is the right career
choice for you.
 Project management comes with an abundance of uncertainty
 Project management involves constant pressure and stress
 Project management means dealing with continual change
 Project management means multiple deadlines
 Project management means dealing with internal and external conflict
 Project managers have demanding schedules
 Project management requires exceptional organization skills
Project management means dealing with continual change

5. Because of the high level of responsibility and risks
associated with successful project planning and
execution, this is a highly demanding career option that
should not be taken on lightly. However, these challenges
and demands can be highly rewarding growth
opportunities.
Challenging & Rewarding

6. Moira Alexander is a co-founder & Director, Information Systems &
Technology at Conture Business Advisors, PS (Greater Seattle) and regular
columnist in CIO Magazine. Her articles are also featured in Computerworld,
IT World and Network World Magazines and she has been a contributor on
the Price of Business Talk Radio (Home of Bloomberg Radio), Houston, TX
Conture Business Advisors, PS is a Greater Seattle based CPA firm offering
business advice, CFO services, real-time accounting, and business
intelligence services. Visit Website: www.contureadvisors.com
Contact: 360.746.0793 or malexand@contureadvisors.com
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