Project Executive
Deliver large-scale projects from planning to completion in diverse industries.
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- What's it like to be a Project Executive?
- How to become a Project Executive
- Latest Project Executive jobs
- Top skills and experience for Project Executives
What's it like to be a Project Executive?
A Project Executive oversees complex business projects from start to finish. Their key responsibilities include strategic planning, project management, risk identification and mitigation, as well as aligning team efforts with organisational goals. A Project Executive liaises with internal and external stakeholders to meet their project needs and work within set budgets and timeframes. Project Executives usually work across different industries including finance, construction, technology and many others. This career typically requires sound decision-making, leadership, problem-solving and communication skills.
Tasks and duties
- Developing comprehensive project plans with budgets and timelines.
- Leading and coordinating large-scale projects from beginning to end and facilitating a smooth process.
- Collaborating with relevant stakeholders ensuring project expectations and milestones are met.
- Identifying and managing potential project risks as they arise making sure there is minimal impact on deadlines and budget.
- Tracking project performance, specifically to analyse success and areas of improvement for short and long-term goals.
How to become a Project Executive
A minimum of a diploma in an industry-relevant field is required for the role, although most jobs prefer a bachelor's degree. Years of work experience and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification are an advantage.
- Get a diploma in your field of choice by securing the SPM grade requirement.
- Graduate with a bachelor's degree in business management, information technology (IT) or another related field.
- Undergo an internship, freelance work, volunteering or other project management-related experience.
- Gain years of experience in your industry of choice.
- Obtain Project Management Professional certification.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Project Executive employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Project Planning
Project Coordination
Drawing
Project Documentation
AutoCAD
Construction Management
Product Positioning
Communication Skills
Time Management
Microsoft Office
Property Development
Civil Engineering
Preparing Tenders
Interior Design
Project Management
Punctual
Organised
Market Analysis
Microsoft Project
Marketing Planning
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