Your project manager can make or break your project. You know that, and that makes contracting the right project manager essential. What if there was an easier way than exhaustive evaluations of a stream of potential project managers? What if there was a single aspect of a candidate’s qualifications that could answer critical questions upfront? The good news is that there is such an aspect: a certification that spans industries to offer the highest level of assurance when selecting a project manager.
Look for Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification
PMP® certification is “a globally-recognized project management certification” that proves project managers “have the ability to lead projects for any organization and in any industry.” It is the first thing to look for when assessing the suitability of a high-level candidate for a project management position requiring the finest project management candidates and capacities. PMP® certification ensures that your project manager has the following high-level skills and experience.
Top Skills to Look For in a Project Manager
There are many hard and soft skills involved in effective project management. The skills you need to look for in a project manager include proven dedication to excellence and an all-around capacity to perform at the highest levels.
- A good project manager should have demonstrable skills in three main areas: communications (internal and external), project management processes, and aligning projects with organizational goals.
- Good project managers know how to lead, coordinate, manage, and motivate project teams effectively.
- An excellent project manager is skilled in technologies that can optimally align project processes and goals with organizational processes and goals.
Top Achievements that Prove Critical Project Manager Skills
Critical to the above is project completion within time-frames and budget, to the satisfaction of all stakeholders. Another critical factor is a track record that shows the project manager has the highest level of executive project management skills. An experienced top-level project manager should have successfully implemented a variety of project management approaches, as required, to move a project to completion.
They should also be able to provide verifiable evidence of how their project processes and successes furthered strategic organizational goals. Top project manager skills are best shown through a solid track record – along with the PMP® certification that signs and seals what that track record promises.
For proven superior project management, contact Consec Solutions today. We have what you are looking for. Each member of our elite team of PMP® certified project management professionals has the proven skills, certifications, and experience your organization needs to meet project and organizational goals – on time and within budget.
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