What is Project Management?
A project can be thought of as a temporary piece of work made up of a series of tasks that need to be completed by a team of people in order to deliver a new product or service. Working in project management you will be in charge of ensuring that the project outcome is achieved. Project Managers often work on interesting and challenging projects across a wide range of sectors, functions, and business objectives.
Generally, in this role you will:
What Project Management Job Opportunities Are There in Jersey?
There is a variety of project management jobs in Jersey. Roles tend to range across:
- Change management
- Project management
- Process Improvements
- Service delivery
- Internal controls
- System implementation
Project managers can work in a variety of settings from financial services firms, coordinating several projects, within consultancy businesses or as independent project managers delivering contractual work.
The roles can include:
- Project Coordinator
- Project Assistant/Manager
- Change Manager
- Digital Project Manager
- Business Analyst
What Skills Do I Need?
Gaining professional accreditations is helpful in this role and many employers will support you in gaining these professional qualifications.
| Qualification | Professional body | Provider in Jersey |
| Certificate and/or Diploma in International Trust Management | The Society of Trust and Real Estate Practitioners (“STEP”) | JIBS |
| Certificate in Foundations | The Society of Trust and Real Estate Practitioners (“STEP”) | JIBS |
| Chartered Secretaries Qualifying Scheme (“CSQS”) | Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (“ICSA”) | BPP |
| Diploma in Offshore Finance and Administration (“DOFA”) | Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (“ICSA”) | BPP |
| International Finance and Administration (“IFA”) Qualifications | Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (“ICSA”) | BPP |
| APM Project Risk Management Single Subject Certificate APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) | Association for Project Management (APM) | Visit main website. |
| PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) | Project Management institute (PMI) | Visit main website. |
| IPMA Level A (Certified Projects Director) IPMA Level B (Certified Senior Project Manager) IPMA Level C (Certified Project Manager) IPMA Level D (Certified Project Management Associate) | International Project Management Association (IPMA) | Visit main website. |
| PRINCE2 | It stands for PRojects IN Controlled Environments. It is an internationally recognised qualification that will give you the fundamental skills you need to become a successful project manager. | Visit main website. |
It’s not just about your qualifications but your soft skills too. We asked finance firms in Jersey what skills they are most looking for when hiring project management professionals and they responded:
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Persistence and determination
- Being thorough and pay attention to detail
- Information gathering, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Management of people or teams to achieve specific outcomes
What Should I Do Next?
If you’re ready for your next adventure, view the current roles on our vacancies page.