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How can I start transitioning into technical project management?

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How can I start transitioning into technical project management?

I like software engineering but I love management as well... I like being involved in the product lifecycle, yet with my experience and resume, I never land technical project management/PM interviews, only software engineering ones... I have over 7 years of professional experience, 2 of these being as a software developer and the rest have been administrative and very related to project management, but recruiters/companies look past this. Any help/advice is greatly appreciated!

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  1. Echo Schneider

    What opportunities (if any) does your current employer offer for continued education? Are you able to seek out training and certification in the area that you are wanting to move into?

    For instance, I have done more traditional PM work before, but now have found myself in a role that is using Agile. I am seeking out training in that area through courses that I can access for free through my employer.

    Also, are you able to ask your current leadership for the opportunity to lead some pieces of the existing type of work you are involved in? Maybe getting practice while you are also doing engineering but can own more pieces of the management as well?

  2. Echo Schneider

    Also, did you see this article about BRGs? I love what she said about leading from any seat!

    https://fairygodboss.com/articles/every-company-should-have-this-benefit--how-i-successfully-proposed-a-new-benefit-at-work

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