4 Secrets to Getting Promotion as a Project Manager!

Have you ever been promoted to a more senior role? What was your secret?

Getting a promotion plays a crucial role in your job satisfaction, boosts your morale, motivation, and ultimately your productivity.

During the project management open day we had at CSS, one of the questions that most professionals asked was, “how can I get a promotion?”

Our lead project management trainer said “When it comes to a career in project management, professionals need to understand their desires, pains, and goals. The main question that most professionals ask gravitates around this common topic: promotion.  Most of them don’t know where to start for them to get a promotion”

No one wants to stand still in a career and for you to get ahead; here are four secrets.

1. Set A Goal: Promotional

Goal setting is one of the ways that will help you translate your desires into something tangible results. In most cases, new role will require you to have additional skills.

Let’s take this example: Assume that you have been working as a project analyst and your goal is to be a project manager. You have done your job well and you have reached the top pay scale for project analysts. You realize that there is an opportunity to learn additional skills for you to get a project management role in your organization. This will require you to earn the project management certification so that you can demonstrate your ability to manage projects effectively.

2. Treat Your Promotion As A Project

Professionals who manage projects tend to look at everything as a project. Why not use your skills and treat your promotion as a project?

Remember that projects have stages from initiation, execution, and completion and so is the process of being promoted, you have to start from the junior level.

“Be clear on the results that you want as you picture yourself in your dream position. Observe and research the career paths of others and examine their journey for you to know what it takes to get promotion.” said the trainer.

3. Invest In Your Career Growth

As a project manager, it is vital to invest in yourself by acquiring new skills. Some companies train their employees and hence grab those opportunities to learn.

If your company does not, I would recommend you to organize on your own and enroll in project management training, read articles, watch video tutorials and attend conferences for you to widen your knowledge and be updated with the industry trends.

4. Work Smart and Solve the Problems

Keep your eye on delivering the best and doing great work because it is a stepping stone that will add up to your promotion.

Provide solutions since problem-solving skills are a vital for project managers and it is necessary for you to maintain a strong professional reputation.

The trainer said that employers consider candidates who have shown a track record of success in their previous roles. If you managed to transverse through a challenging project, employers will give you more roles that come with an increased salary.

To Wrap Up

Various factors lead to a promotion for example your skills, work performance, education, and qualifications. Proper planning helps you develop the necessary skills and increase your chances of getting a promotion.

Get a promotion and take your career to the next level by enrolling in this project management training today!