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Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: Undergraduate Degree



Job Responsibilities
Computer systems project management for a global company. Most projects involve people from several countries and varying backgrounds.
Job Requirements
Normally a technology degree, IT and project management certifications are required education background.
Uppers
The few moments when a long term project is completed succesfully.
Downers
Projects that take too long.
Lifestyle
Global projects require many odd hours and travel around the world for a couple of day meeting. There is rarely time to get over jet lag before diving into meetings and the same on the return.
Compensation
Project managers with 10+ years can get 100 to 200K.
Advice to Jobseekers
Be patient.

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