What’s Next? Navigating Your Project Management Career

A career in project management isn’t always linear. Some people gradually advance from one position to the next, while others come to the profession from a different career path altogether. Guests discuss the moves they’ve made, how they assess when they’re ready for a new role, what they’ve learned from opportunities that didn’t work out, and why you should always invest in yourself—so you’re ready for next opportunity before it arrives.Key themes[02:17] How helping a colleague became a project management career[04:51] Asking managers and colleagues for career advice and support[06:20] Lessons learned from not getting hired—and upskilling for the next opportunity[10:27] Starting a new position? Don’t be afraid to ask for help[13:55] What’s the right time for a career move?[15:54] Taking a job in a new sector—or a new country[19:50] How transparency and vulnerability can help you succeed[22:40] Gauging whether or not you’re ready to take on a new role