Network Engineers, the people who assemble and maintain computer networks around the world, aren't often thought of as social animals. While they are obviously smart and technically proficient, they have a reputation for being a little rough around the edges when it comes to social skills. The stereotype would have one believe that they are socially inept.
That is a generalization and not applicable to everyone in computer science. However, it would probably be fair to say that most information technology professionals are more comfortable working with computer code and networks than working in sales, marketing or public relations. Obviously, they felt a draw toward the tasks involved in that professional and chose to pursue it over other options.
That creates an interesting opportunity for professionals that are skilled in both technical and social aspects. Project management and sales are the two best examples. Both positions involve taking a strong technical knowledge and relating that to other non-technical business people.
When companies hire computer networking firms to work on their computers, it is usually a project manager who leads the effort on behalf of the firm. A project manager has the responsibility of planning and executing projects. That requires heavy client interaction to achieve an exact understanding of their needs. Often times, the clients may not understand what is involved from a technical aspect to meet those needs, and it will be the responsibility of the project manager to educate them.
Once the project requirements are established, it is the job of the project manager to design a plan for implementation including details like manpower, cost, timelines and scope of work. Then, they are responsible for coordinating all the components of that plan until completion while constantly communicating with the client and managing their expectations.
It is no surprise that they quickly build rapport with the client company's decision makers as a result of consistent interaction. Future contracts will often result from the relationship being built. This communication also helps with the coordination of resources to complete the project according to expectations.
The value of a project manager in the marketplace is demonstrated by the fact that among the top IT Certifications, the one that provides the most additional income is the Project Management Professional Certification, or PMP. The average PMP Salary is roughly $90,000 per year, compared to other purely technical certifications. For example, the median CCNA Salary is just about $60,000 annually.
That is a generalization and not applicable to everyone in computer science. However, it would probably be fair to say that most information technology professionals are more comfortable working with computer code and networks than working in sales, marketing or public relations. Obviously, they felt a draw toward the tasks involved in that professional and chose to pursue it over other options.
That creates an interesting opportunity for professionals that are skilled in both technical and social aspects. Project management and sales are the two best examples. Both positions involve taking a strong technical knowledge and relating that to other non-technical business people.
When companies hire computer networking firms to work on their computers, it is usually a project manager who leads the effort on behalf of the firm. A project manager has the responsibility of planning and executing projects. That requires heavy client interaction to achieve an exact understanding of their needs. Often times, the clients may not understand what is involved from a technical aspect to meet those needs, and it will be the responsibility of the project manager to educate them.
Once the project requirements are established, it is the job of the project manager to design a plan for implementation including details like manpower, cost, timelines and scope of work. Then, they are responsible for coordinating all the components of that plan until completion while constantly communicating with the client and managing their expectations.
It is no surprise that they quickly build rapport with the client company's decision makers as a result of consistent interaction. Future contracts will often result from the relationship being built. This communication also helps with the coordination of resources to complete the project according to expectations.
The value of a project manager in the marketplace is demonstrated by the fact that among the top IT Certifications, the one that provides the most additional income is the Project Management Professional Certification, or PMP. The average PMP Salary is roughly $90,000 per year, compared to other purely technical certifications. For example, the median CCNA Salary is just about $60,000 annually.
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