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How to start a career in IT Project Management

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How to Start a Career in IT
Project Management?
Sebastia Isaghulyan
2024

About Me
Ex-software engineer, now Head of LeanAgile Project Management Division at
Softconstruct
Bachelor of Computer Science and
Engineering, Master of Business
Administration
16 years of IT experience
10 years of IT Project management
experience
8 years of technical training experience
2024

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Introduction
What is a Project
Project Management History
What are Projects, Programs, and Portfolios
Why is Project Management relevant?
Who is Project Manager?
Who is Product Manager
Hard and Soft Skills for PM
About Program

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Definition of project
A work or process to create a unique product,
service, or result which has a start and end.

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Project Management History
International Project Management
Gantt chart
Agile
Manifesto
Association(IPMA)
1950-1960 1967
1910
Basic
Instruments
1996
PMBoK(PMI)
2001

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Project, Program, Portfolio

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Project, Program, Portfolio
A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken by a company or
organization (such as the creation of a new product, service, or result).
A program is a group of projects that are similar or related to one
another, and which are often managed and coordinated as a group
instead of independently.
A portfolio is a group of different programs and/or projects within the
same organization, which may be related or unrelated to one another.

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Why is Project
Management
relevant?

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The product life cycle is too short.The time to
develop a new product is limited by the
market. Business has become limited in time.

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Competition becomes global.

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Quality requirements have
increased.

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Products and technologies
are getting
more complex.

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Multi-project environment.

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Project Management is not an exact science.

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You can experiment,experiment and experiment…

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Definition of Empiricism
Empiricism is a theory that states that
knowledge comes only or primarily from
experience.

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Who is PM?

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PM Collaborations
Project Team
Stakeholders
Business and Management
External Teams

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Stakeholders
An individual, group, or organization, who may
affect, be affected by, or perceive itself to be
affected by a decision, activity, or outcome of a
project.

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Hard Skills
VS
Soft Skills

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Hard skills are learned abilities acquired
and enhanced through practice, repetition,
and education. Hard skills are teachable
abilities or skill sets that are easy to
quantify.
Soft skills are character traits and
interpersonal skills that characterize a
person's relationships with other people.
Soft Skills are subjective skills that are
much harder to quantify.

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Hard Skills a PM should have
Task Management tools
Foreign languages
Domain Skills

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Soft Skills a PM should have
Communication
Negotiation
Problem Solving
Organization
Time Management
Teamwork
Decision Making
Creativity
Leadership
Flexibility

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Project Management Lifecycle
Project
Initiation
Project
Planning
Project
Project
Execution Monitoring
Project
Closing

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1.Project Initiation
The goal of the initiation
phase is to define the
project at a broad level in
terms of what needs to be
done and achieved in
order for it to be
successful.

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2.Project Planning
The Project Planning
phase is most critical and
requires complete
diligence as it lays out the
project’s roadmap.

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3.Project Execution
The execution phase
involved actually carrying
out the activities that are
identified in the project
plan.

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4.Project Monitoring & Control
This phase involves
keeping the project on
track and ensuring that
objectives and project
deliverables are met.

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5.Project Closing
Project Closing is the final
phase of the project
management life cycle,
which indicates the end of
the project and the final
delivery of the project
deliverables.

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How to Start a Career in IT
Project Management?
2024

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Step-by-step guide
Educational Background/Training
Develop Key Skills
Gain Relevant Experience
Certifications
Networking
Apply for Positions
Continuous Learning
Mentorship

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Educational Background/Training
Evaluate Training Provider
• Accreditation
• Reputation
• Tutors
Review Course Content
Support and Resources
• Additional Resources
• Career Support
Trial and Feedback
• Trial Classes
• Feedback

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Develop Key Skills
Technical Skills: Gain a solid understanding of IT
fundamentals. Familiarize yourself with software
development, networking, and systems management.
Project Management Skills: Learn about project lifecycle
phases (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and
closure), risk management, budgeting, and scheduling.
Soft Skills: Enhance skills such as leadership,
communication, problem-solving, time management, and
teamwork.

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Gain Relevant Experience
Internships
Volunteer Projects

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Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP): Offered by the
Project Management Institute (PMI), PMP certification is
highly regarded and often required for higher-level project
management positions.
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM): Useful if you’re interested
in agile project management, this certification is offered
by the Scrum Alliance.

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Networking
Professional Associations
Conferences and Workshops

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Apply for Positions
Tailor Your Resume: Highlight your education,
certifications, relevant experience, and key skills tailored
to IT project management.
Job Platforms: Use job search websites like LinkedIn,
Indeed, and Glassdoor to find openings in IT project
management.

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Continuous Learning
Advanced Courses: Consider advanced courses in
project management.
Stay Updated: Keep up with the latest trends and
technologies in IT and project management by reading
relevant blogs, journals, and attending webinars.

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Mentorship
Find a Mentor: Connect with experienced IT project
managers who can provide guidance, advice, and
insights into the industry.

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About Program

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Program News
The program duration changed from two months to three months.
The program "IT Project Management" for beginners was mixed with the
concept of "Tech for non-tech".
A fairly advanced Atlassian Jira section has been added.
It has doubled the practical part by combining Project Management,
Atlassian Jira, and technical tasks.

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Program Objectives
Get fundamental knowledge of IT Project Management and Technical basics.
Learn and practice Agile, and Lean frameworks, and techniques.
Work with your team on the project.
Preparing for a project management interview
Help to pass basic project management certifications.