{"id":6036,"date":"2025-05-07T22:44:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T03:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcclatchymhstg.wpenginepowered.com\/careers-education\/?p=6036"},"modified":"2025-12-15T20:13:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T01:13:06","slug":"what-is-project-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/what-is-project-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Basics of Project Management: What is It?"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>When people hear &#8220;project management,&#8221; they usually picture someone standing at a whiteboard, barking orders. In reality, it&#8217;s way more organized and a lot more interesting. Research by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that demand for project management specialists is expected to grow by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/project-management-specialists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> 7%<\/a> through 2033, faster than average for most occupations.<\/p> <p>If you\u2019ve ever planned a big event, coordinated a home renovation, or even organized a group trip, you\u2019ve already touched on the basics of project management!<\/p> <p>In this guide, I\u2019ll break down what project management really means, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/why-is-project-management-important\/\">why project managers are important<\/a>, and how to build the right skills if you&#8217;re considering this career path.<\/p> <p class=\"custom_key\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list custom_underline\"> <li><strong>We Need Project Management:<\/strong> A project manager is like a general contractor for the corporate world. They\u2019re constantly tracking timelines and finding solutions to problems that would otherwise cause delays in a corporate setting.<\/li> <li><strong>Success Doesn&#8217;t Happen Overnight:<\/strong> Most PMs start their careers in other roles before finally landing a real project management job.<\/li> <li><strong>Excellent Skills = Great PMs: <\/strong>A project manager understands\/displays outstanding communication, leadership, time management, and problem-solving skills.<\/li> <li><strong>Certifications Open New Doors:<\/strong> Certifications like Project Management Professional (PMP) can help move your career forward.<\/li> <li><strong>Find Your Niche: <\/strong>Projects come in many shapes, sizes, and &#8220;flavors&#8221;. Many project managers specialize by industry or project type.<\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-project-management\">What Is Project Management?<\/h2> <p>Project management is the coordination of several tasks from initiation to the closing of a project. This includes planning, execution, monitoring\/controlling, and closing. Depending on the type of project management you&#8217;re doing, it&#8217;ll be different (per industry and per requirements).<\/p> <p>Many are dubbed project managers just by leading small projects, and while this does count, it isn&#8217;t what people typically mean when they post a project management position. They&#8217;re looking for someone who:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Is in Contact With the Client<\/li> <li>Follows the Scope<\/li> <li>Manages Risk<\/li> <li>Submits Reports<\/li> <li>Delegates to the Team<\/li> <li>Tracks the Budget<\/li> <\/ul> <p>*And so on. On even larger projects (multi-millions), they&#8217;ll usually have people to do those parts for them.<\/p> <p>Project management can be VERY broad. It generally requires several years of experience and an advanced degree, but sometimes it doesn&#8217;t. <\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-a-project-manager-actually-do\">What Does a Project Manager Actually Do?<\/h2> <p>As we touched on above, a project manager is someone who oversees and coordinates all the different parts of a project, making sure it\u2019s completed on time and within budget. They manage tasks, resources, and people, keeping everything on track.<\/p> <p>For example, if your friend worked at Apple, she might manage the launch of a new product, coordinating between designers, engineers, and marketing teams. It doesn\u2019t necessarily mean working for various companies. Many PMs work within one company, handling different projects over time.<\/p> <p>To put it simply, project managers are the people you ask when you aren&#8217;t sure what to do.<\/p> <p>They\u2019re constantly tracking timelines and finding solutions to problems that would otherwise cause delays in a corporate setting. It\u2019s hard to give a specific set of roles they fill or rules they follow because every project is slightly different. However, there are several tasks every PM is strongly familiar with:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Defining Project Plan and Scope<\/li> <li>Managing the Project Budget<\/li> <li>Assigning Tasks to Team Members<\/li> <li>Tracking Project Progress\/Team Meetings<\/li> <li>Communicating with Stakeholders<\/li> <li>Solving Problems When Things Go Sideways<\/li> <li>Overseeing the Life Cycle of the Project<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Sounds like a lot? It is. That&#8217;s why effective <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/project-management-skills\/\">project management skills<\/a> matter so much. If you aren&#8217;t well organized enough to produce a positive final result, this might not be the right career for you.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-become-a-project-manager\">How to Become a Project Manager<\/h2> <p>Here&#8217;s what a lot of senior PMs recommend: Assistant &gt; Coordinator &gt; Associate Program Manager &gt; Project Manager.<\/p> <p>Interestingly enough, age is a factor. There aren&#8217;t many established project managers under 30. That&#8217;s likely due to the stages most aspiring project managers follow before landing the actual role. You could spend several years building up to being a PM.<\/p> <p><em>Why?<\/em><\/p> <p>Experience. A role that requires responsibility for a team and project-related tasks will not hire someone who doesn&#8217;t know how to perform the job. Employers like candidates who have extensive educational\/real-world experience, especially if the position is high-stakes and high-paying. That&#8217;s why so many PMs pursue certifications like the Project Management Professional (PMP).<\/p> <p>Bottom line: A successful project manager path is usually a slow burn. While there are some who are given the opportunity to jump right in, it&#8217;s a less common route due to how intense project requirements can be. Take your time. As a PM, a project&#8217;s success falls on your shoulders, so you want to build those key skills.<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Project-Manager-info-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"project management skills\" class=\"wp-image-6038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Project-Manager-info-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Project-Manager-info-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Project-Manager-info-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Project-Manager-info-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Project-Manager-info-280x280.png 280w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Project-Manager-info.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-build-project-management-skills\">How to Build Project Management Skills<\/h2> <p>Building solid skills can help you grow into the project manager&#8217;s role and greatly boost your educational journey. Here are a few ways to develop them:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Find a mentor who can give you advice.<\/li> <li>Read up on different management styles and techniques.<\/li> <li>Set personal goals in areas where you want to improve, then work toward them.<\/li> <li>Earn a certificate or degree (business, project management, computer science, etc.)<\/li> <li>Sign up for training sessions, conferences, or workshops in your field.<\/li> <li>Practice skills like active listening, delegation, and staying organized.<\/li> <li>Join a public speaking group or take a class to improve your communication.<\/li> <li>Step into leadership roles at work, in school, at home, or through volunteering.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>You&#8217;ll also benefit from taking a prep course if you want to be a project manager. Here are reviews I&#8217;ve written on some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/best-pmp-prep-courses\/\">top PMP prep courses<\/a>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/brain-sensei-review\/\">Brain Sensei<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/pm-prepcast-review\/\">PM PrepCast<\/a>.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-different-project-management-roles\">Different Project Management Roles<\/h2> <p>Many project managers work for a project management office (PMO) inside a company, especially larger companies. Others act as freelance consultants, managing current projects for different businesses.<\/p> <p>Some specialize even further. These roles also fall under the project management category:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Head of PMO<\/li> <li>Head of Project Management<\/li> <li>Senior PM<\/li> <li>Project Coordinator<\/li> <li>Head of Business Analysis<\/li> <li>Senior BA<\/li> <li>BA<\/li> <li>Head of Process Analysis<\/li> <li>Process Analyst<\/li> <li>Head of Operational Enablement<\/li> <li>Implementation Manager<\/li> <\/ul> <p>You might find project managers leading software development projects, construction builds, business reorganizations, or marketing campaigns. No two projects ever look exactly alike.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-my-final-thoughts\">My Final Thoughts<\/h2> <p>Overall, project management is about making sure team leaders do their jobs without hitting barriers (and keeping the Project Board updated that everything is moving along fine).<\/p> <p>There&#8217;s a fair amount of admin work involved, but if you have a great support team, most of that is off your plate. It&#8217;s a pretty straightforward role if you&#8217;re thick-skinned, stay calm under pressure, and like seeing a project through from start to finish. Plus, the pay isn&#8217;t bad if you&#8217;re experienced!<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2> <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1746596218531\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is project management in simple terms?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Project management means organizing resources, people, and tasks to complete a specific project or goal on time and on budget.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1746596223933\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are some project manager responsibilities?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Project managers plan projects, manage budgets, assign tasks, track progress, solve problems, and communicate with stakeholders.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1746596228234\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do I become a project manager?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can start your project manager career by building management skills, getting project experience, and earning certifications like PMP.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1746596233615\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What skills do project managers need?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Excellent project managers have strong planning, communication, team-building, time management, resource allocation, and problem-solving skills. They&#8217;re also experienced in risk management.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1746596243857\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What industries need project managers?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Project managers work in software development, construction, healthcare, marketing, finance, and almost every other business sector.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When people hear &#8220;project management,&#8221; they usually picture someone standing at a whiteboard, barking orders. In reality, it&#8217;s way more organized and a lot more interesting. Research by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that demand for project management specialists is expected to grow by 7% through 2033, faster than average for most occupations. 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