The Digital Project Manager The Retro: Designing Your PM Career for More Pay and Purpose
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Jul 24, 2025 Join project management experts Ben Chan, a leadership coach and podcast host, Mackenzie Dysart, a seasoned delivery principal, and Elizabeth Harrin, an award-winning author, as they dive into designing a fulfilling and lucrative PM career. They discuss the impact of certifications and the gender pay gap on salaries while exploring how AI is reshaping the field. The trio offers practical tools for gaining career clarity, embracing personal values, and adapting to industry changes, all while emphasizing the importance of soft skills and continuous learning.
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Senior PMs Need Generalist Skills
- Senior PM roles often require broader leadership beyond specialization.
- Growing senior means being more of a generalist with interpersonal and program leadership skills.
PM Role Evolves to Leadership
- PM roles evolve from task management to strategic leadership.
- Influence and delivering value through people become more critical than technical tasks.
Certifications: When to Pursue
- Research job market requirements before pursuing certifications.
- Use certifications to pass initial recruiter filters but rely on network and skills for growth.
