So you want to advance your Project Management career in the Miami job market?
There are two types of people in the world- those who like to give directions, and those who follow them. A project manager understands the importance of strong leadership and organization in a business environment. Besides a PMP certification, a South Florida project manager would be expected to be familiar with the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). They will excel at meeting with stakeholders, gathering and writing business requirements, reviewing functional requirements, managing the resources and making sure all project milestones are met during the design, development, testing, quality assurance and software release process. Project Managers should be familiar with kanban, scrum, lean, agile, waterfall and other relevant technologies. The more technical knowledge one possesses, the more valuable they are to their employer. This career is more than just bossing around a team- it involves planning, organizing, and executing operations in the most efficient manner possible. South Florida’s industry environment is fast-paced and always on the forefront of innovation, so a successful project manager must be able to see the “big picture” and utilize their available resources, however ordinary they may be, to create something extraordinary. Despite the technical aspect, this is actually a highly creative and communication-oriented career that can be very rewarding. If you are the type of person who was born to be in the driver’s seat, a career in project management will be a perfect fit for you.
Salaries for Project Managers are competitive in the Miami area.
Miami’s a city of substantial size where cost of living hasn’t become unbearable and strong leaders are in high demand. Because nearly every business needs someone to manage their efforts, project managers are very well compensated and are able to choose from many exciting opportunities. The amount of experience and technical skills a project manager possesses can increase their value, so keep that in mind.
Salaries across Miami’s Project Manager market:
Position | Low Salary | High Salary |
Project Manager | $80,000 | $110,000 |
Ready to make a move to a new job as a Miami Project Manager?
The team at Sherlock Tech can help you find your new happy place in a project management utopia.
Improve your knowledge & network to increase your value.
If you’re passionate about project management the time spent working on projects isn’t enough satisfy your cravings. In order to stay on top of your game you’re subscribed to newsletters, reading guru blogs, following hashtags and maybe even testing some theories on experimental sites. <b>Step away from the computer</b> and meet Miami’s thought leaders. If you go out to networking events the people you meet there will be passionate about maturing their project management skills and talking a lot more openly about the trends they’re seeing than they will online.
Here are some Project Management focused networking groups & events around Miami.
South Florida Agile Association | Remember Me: Personal and Small Business Development |
PROsimity Founders Events | Data Masters |
You never know, you may meet someone who’s hiring today or make friends with a hiring manager that coincidentally interviews you in the future. Becoming a regular at the events around Miami that you get value from can prove to be invaluable in progressing your career as a project manager.
If you’re looking for a new opportunity check out the open positions on the Sherlock Tech job board. You can also sign-up for the newsletter to get updates on new events and hot positions as a more passive way to stay in the loop. If you don’t see what you’re looking for but are eager to find something please give us a call at 305-651-6500 and tell why you’re awesome so we’ll keep you at the top of our list as new jobs in Project Management come available around Miami.