Business Project Manager

Typical Salary

£22,000 To £70,000

Typical Hours

37 to 39 a week

between 8am and 6pm attending events or appointments

How To Become a Business Project Manager

You can get into this job through:

a university course
an apprenticeship
working towards this role
a graduate traineeship

College / University

Getting a degree in any subject can help you get into this type of job, although business or project management may give you an advantage.

2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

Apprenticeship

You could get into this career through a higher or degree apprenticeship in project management, lasting around 4 years.

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

You may be able to work your way up if you've got several years' experience in a project support or administration role.

Other Routes

You could get into this career through a graduate traineeship, where you'll usually start off as a junior project manager.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

leadership skills
knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
persistence and determination
the ability to use your initiative
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
business management skills
maths knowledge
excellent verbal communication skills
to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications

Day To Day Tasks

You may:

find out what the client or business wants to achieve
agree timescales, costs and resources
draw up a plan for each project stage
negotiate with contractors and suppliers
choose and lead a project team
constantly monitor progress, quality and costs
report regularly to senior managers and the client
use specialised software and spreadsheets to plan, cost and analyse risks

Working Environment

You could work in an office or at a client's business.

Career Path & Progression

While you're working, you could study for an industry qualification like PRINCE2 or Agile.

You could also get professional qualifications through:

If you're working in the IT industry, you could get a certificate in project management through The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS).

With experience, you could move into senior management or become a freelance consultant.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Further information

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Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.