Projectmgt Careerpath Diagram
Projectmgt Careerpath Diagram
Projectmgt Careerpath Diagram
This career path illustrates the potential career progression you can make in project management. It recognises the importance of certification and experience, and provides a high level alignment with SFIAplus and the Institutes membership grades. This diagram summarises the characteristics and development needs that support your career in project management. For a more detailed career path visit www.bcs.org/projectmgt
SFIAplus level
Typical experience
15+ years
Characteristics of level
Development needs
7
Fellow
Wider business focused experience oriented towards IT management in general Strategic planning
Career transitions
As you progress along a particular career path, you are likely to develop interests and experience in other areas of IT and, having gained the necessary competencies, you may wish to change the direction of your career. The typical and possible transitions into and out of this career path are indicated below. Typically: PPSO Business analysis Service management Software testing Project Support (PPSO) A detailed career path for programme and project support office (PPSO) is available at www.bcs.org/projectmgt
6
Chartered Professional
10+ years
Likely to: have full responsibility for a large project or a programme of several projects or workstreams Typical job titles: programme director, senior project manager Typical experience: evidence of programme management skills being applied Chartered Professional is awarded on the basis of knowledge, experience and professionalism Certificate in IS Project Management
Progression could be with the management of bigger more critical programmes or moving into the management of an IT function or functions
6-10 years
Likely to: have full project management responsibility for a medium project, increasing complexity and criticality Typical job titles: senior project manager Typical experience: evidence of project management skills practiced over several projects
Managing successful programmes (MSP) course Higher level project management role assignments with: increasing team size increasing business complexity
4
Professional
4-7 years
Likely to: have full project management responsibility for a small project and demonstrate some project management skills Typical job titles: project manager Typical experience: evidence of basic project management skills practiced during small project management assignments
Any of the following foundation certificates: IT-Enabled Business Change Systems Development IT Service Management
Practitioner and higher certifications Higher level project management role assignments with: increasing team size increasing complexity increasing business complexity
3-4 years
Likely to: be leading a very small team with limited responsibility Typical job titles: team leader (junior project manager)
Other Foundation certificates Industry certificates such as Prince 2 Seek to develop: experience of team leading
The following certifications will help you develop your knowledge for more senior roles in project management and support, or in preparation for a transition to another career path: Foundation Green IT Information Security Management Principles Other industry professional certifications are available and will be relevant to you as your career progresses.
1-2 years
Institute membership provides services and benefits to support your career development
Associate
Review SFIAplus for guidance on developing your career ahead of taking specific certifications