Project managers coordinate and plan all project details. Effective project management requires a variety of different competences, skills and management qualities. As qualified project managers lead projects to success and minimise risks in compliance with financial and time specifications, they are much sought-after.
A special study programme or training course in project management does not (yet) exist. Project managers usually acquire the necessary competences via extra-occupational training programmes or further training, after having originally started their career in a commercial, technical or administrative area. In the industrial and administrative sector in particular, project managers are highly sought-after and have good prospects on the labour market. With us, you will find a position that matches your qualifications. Contact us and learn more about the benefits of finding a job with Hays!
Projects are often very complex and thus need to be planned and realised with great care. As every project is different, project managers cannot follow any routines. They are responsible for all organisational, technical and market-related project matters in the context of planning, monitoring and employee and resource coordination, e.g.:
The project success depends on the team in charge of the realisation. Project managers thus face specific challenges: Their task is to ensure smooth operations, both within the team and regarding the coordination with other departments and external stakeholders. Besides, they are responsible for guaranteeing the timely implementation of projects in keeping with the specified budget. They also need to communicate with and coordinate all involved parties and convince them of the project and the related tasks – an activity that requires professional expertise and interpersonal skills alike.
Experienced project managers are highly sought-after. The average starting salary is approximately EUR 36,000 per year, but it can rise later on, depending on professional experience and references. Currently, project managers are particularly in demand in the fields of sensor development and measuring technology. While project managers working in cities in Western Germany have an average annual salary of EUR 77,000, their counterparts in Eastern Germany earn up to EUR 20,000 less.
