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PROJECT MANAGER: Designs & Manufactures Wireless Products

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Tom is a Project Manager at an engineering company that designs and manufactures wireless products. He majored in Economics and History but entered this field because he's always loved technology. He wishes he had taken more math in high school and advises students to take advantage of today's fast internet to learn about upcoming technology opportunities.

Degree: Economics - History

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Summary: Industrial Production Managers

Job Description

Industrial production managers oversee the daily operations of manufacturing and related plants. They coordinate, plan, and direct the activities used to create a wide range of goods, such as cars, computer equipment, or paper products.

On-the-Job Training

None

Certification Requirement

Recommended by the Association for Operations Management.

Quick Facts

Average salary

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$50,000 - $150,000

Projected Job Growth

0 to 10 percent

Typical schedule

Full-time, Irregular, Long hours

Typical workplace

Indoor, Office, Outdoor

Personal Qualities

Leadership ability, People skills, Problem solving skills, Organizational skills, Verbal communication skills

Educational Path

Education Requirement

Bachelor's degree

Recommended Education Degree

Bachelor's degree

Recommended Majors

Industrial Engineering
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies
Business and Management

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