Oh no… My Dad is a Software Project Manager
Mike Cottmeyer, PMP, CSMVice President and General Manager
Pillar Technology Southeast
What is a Project?
Anything you do that has a well defined beginning and a well defined end
What is a Project?
Anything you do that has a well defined beginning and a well defined end
What is a Project?
Anything you do that has a well defined beginning and a well defined end
What is a Project?
Anything you do that has a well defined beginning and a well defined end
What is a Project?
Anything you do that has a well defined beginning and a well defined end.
What is a Project?
Anything you do that has a well defined beginning and a well defined end
What is Project Management?
Project Managers make sure that everything happens on time and budget
What is Project Management?
Project Managers make sure that everything happens on time and budget
What is Project Management?
Project Managers make sure that everything happens on time and budget
What is Project Management?
Project Managers make sure that everything happens on time and budget
What is Project Management?
Project Managers make sure that everything happens on time and budget
What Does A Project Manager Do Everyday?
Lots of meetingsLots of talking to peopleLots of writing things
downLots of planningLots of problem solvingIt’s like putting together a
giant puzzle
Most People Don’t Start as Project Managers!?
Most People Don’t Start as Project Managers!?
Most People Don’t Start as Project Managers!?
Most People Don’t Start as Project Managers!?
Most People Don’t Start as Project Managers!?
Most People Don’t Start as Project Managers!?
Most People Don’t Start as Project Managers!?
Most People Don’t Start as Project Managers!?
What I Like about being a Project Manager?
What I Like about being a Project Manager?
What I Like about being a Project Manager?
What I Like about being a Project Manager?
What I Don’t Like about being a Project Manager?
What I Don’t Like about being a Project Manager?
What I Don’t Like about being a Project Manager?
What I Don’t Like about being a Project Manager?
So Why be a Project Manager?
So Why be a Project Manager?
So Why be a Project Manager?
So Why be a Project Manager?
How Much School do I Need?
How Much School do I Need?
4 year degreeSometimes a masters
Major in your area of interest
How Much School do I Need?
Project Management Institute
PMP or CAPM
How Much Can You Make?
Project managers can make anywhere from $30,000 to $250,000... even more!
What are the First Steps?
Get good grades and go to collegeDecide first what area you are most
interested in studying… almost every industry hires project managers
Get some work experience… get certified… and then move into Project Management