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Job outlook for pmo managers in the United States
Are pmo manager jobs in demand?
Pmo manager job and salary trends over time
Pmo manager jobs over time
Pmo manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,346 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,473 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,295 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,984 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,850 | 0.00% |
Average pmo manager salary over time
Pmo manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,611 | $52.22 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $105,169 | $50.56 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $102,417 | $49.24 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $100,038 | $48.10 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $97,581 | $46.91 | +3.2% |
Pmo manager jobs by state
Most common states for pmo managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 689 | 99% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 2,521 | 34% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,247 | 27% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,830 | 27% |
| 5 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 932 | 22% |
| 6 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 238 | 22% |
| 7 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,265 | 21% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 581 | 19% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 118 | 19% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 233 | 17% |
| 11 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 178 | 17% |
| 12 | Delaware | 961,939 | 160 | 17% |
| 13 | California | 39,536,653 | 6,468 | 16% |
| 14 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 871 | 16% |
| 15 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,906 | 15% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,355 | 15% |
| 17 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 844 | 15% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 553 | 15% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 111 | 15% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 87 | 15% |
Most common cities for pmo managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpharetta | 1 | 2% | $105,202 |
| 2 | Cupertino | 1 | 2% | $140,723 |
| 3 | Lowell | 1 | 1% | $124,516 |
| 4 | Weston | 1 | 1% | $75,840 |
| 5 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $104,608 |
| 6 | Charlotte | 1 | 0% | $101,201 |
| 7 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $105,433 |
| 8 | Irvine | 1 | 0% | $126,478 |
PMO Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of pmo manager experts
University of South Florida
Oklahoma Baptist University
Western Carolina University
Auburn University at Montgomery
Maryville University
Davenport University
Azusa Pacific University
Loyola University Chicago
Ehsan Sheybani Ph.D.
ProfessorUniversity of South Florida
School of Information Systems and Management
What skills stand out on PMO Manager resumes?
Ehsan Sheybani Ph.D.: Analytical and problem-solving skills, Strong technical skills, The ability to work well under pressure, attention to detail, teamwork skills, organization and time management, interpersonal and communication skills, management and leadership skills.
What skills will help PMO Managers earn the most?
Ehsan Sheybani Ph.D.: Software development, technical sales leadership, mobile app development, business analysis, digital marketing, affiliate marketing, analytical reasoning, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and blockchain.
Dr. Daryl Green
Associate Professor of BusinessOklahoma Baptist University
College of Business
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the PMO Manager job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Daryl Green: I have been researching emerging employment trends for several years. While working for the Department of Energy as a senior engineer, I have served as a college recruiter. There were gaps in the students' skill sets compared to employers' needs. I later co-authored a book called Job Strategies for the 21st Century to provide students with the necessary tools for future employment. 2021 will be very difficult due to the pandemic. From my research, here are 2021 employment trends to consider:
-Global Market - We are connected! Since employers can tap into human resources across the world, students will compete against others across the globe.
-Students who understand this employment reality will be better prepared.
-AI and Automation - Artificial intelligence is disruptive technology. Companies can avoid the high expense of labor through automation. According to 2013 Oxford University study, nearly half of American jobs are at risk of being taken over by computers by 2033. Students need to understand AI technologies.
-New Work Model - 2020 brought in the explosion of working from home due to Covid-19. Employees already wanted to have more flexibility in life. They got it from employers. Companies responded by offering 70% of full-time workers the ability to work from home!
-Freelancing - Freelancing is part of the gig economy. It goes much further than Airbnb and Uber. In the gig economy, businesses hire independent contractors to perform individual jobs, called "gigs." The total freelancing income is almost $1 trillion. Therefore, students who have an entrepreneurial mindset will fare better.
-Digital & Ecommerce - Covid-19 ushered the digital economy. If companies did not have a digital platform in 2020 with the lockdowns, they did not exist. According to the Internet World Stats, there are currently 4,208,571, 287 internet users. Therefore, students cannot afford to miss this continuing trend of digital platforms.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on PMO Managers?
Angela Sebby Ph.D.: While jobs may be slower to return to the capacity pre-Covid, the industry and tourism employment will rebound as people still want to travel and explore diverse foods, cultures, and experiences. However, the enduring impact will be the rapid onset of technology that allowed for limited contact with employees and others has become the new norm. Although human interaction is an important aspect of service in the tourism industry, employers have found that they can reduce the number of personal interactions but still deliver an acceptable level of quality service. What would have taken years to adopt, COVID created an amplified adoption.
What technical skills for a PMO Manager stand out to employers?
Angela Sebby Ph.D.: Business, creative, and organizational skills - I would recommend that upcoming graduates are proficient in Word, Excel (highly used), Powerpoint, Outlook (especially how to send meeting requests and calendar organization), TEAMS, Gantt charts for team management, Mindmapping for creativity, and design software. Additionally, I would recommend that they learn how to properly utilize social media for marketing and PR, not just personal posting. Finally, email etiquette would be essential.
What soft skills should all PMO Managers possess?
TeWhan Hahn Ph.D.: Writing skills including email writing, being able to work in teams, and knowing the workplace etiquettes.
Meaghan Goodman Ph.D.
Program Director & Assistant ProfessorMaryville University
Speech-Language Pathology
What's a day at work look like for a PMO Manager?
Meaghan Goodman Ph.D.: A bachelor's in communication sciences and disorders can prepare you for three different tracks. First, it can prepare you to become a licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA). This is someone who works under a fully credential speech-language pathologist. Often times, they carryout intervention plans developed by a fully credentialed speech-language pathologist. If graduate school is on your horizon, a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders will prepare you for acceptance into a Speech-Language Pathology program, or an Audiology program. If you are not accepted into a graduate program right away, working as a speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) is a great way to get experience in the field!
What soft skills should all PMO Managers possess?
Todd Terry: Graduates as they prepare to enter the workforce should pay particular attention to their ability to communicate with coworkers. This communication could happen through face-to-face interactions, remote meetings with the aid of technology for example, meeting by computer software, written communication through instant messaging, or emails. Also, part of communicating is being a good listener.
Graduates should have good critical thinking skills. They will need to be adaptive and able to analyze data to make good informed decisions.
In today's work environment, working on teams is a regular function. Therefore, employers are looking for the candidate who can professionally interact with other team members, have a positive attitude and a good work ethic.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for PMO Managers?
Bala Musa Ph.D.: Digital literacy, cultural literacy, information technology, data management and human communication skills courses and certifications will continue to be relevant in the workplace.
What type of skills will young PMO Managers need?
Peter Dordal Ph.D.: I'm leaving off software developers, and answering about our Information Technology graduates.
IT students entering the business world will need to know how to get the maximum leverage out of business systems. In many cases, this will mean writing their own specialized queries to extract the precise business intelligence needed; general-purpose "canned" queries just won't cut it. They will need a broad understanding of what software can accomplish for the enterprise and how to deploy new software effectively; this applies to software used in the office as well as to software used in manufacturing and shipping. And they will need to understand how to lease storage and computing resources from the cloud to meet not only predictable, long-term demands but also sudden short-term business projects.
Students working in database administration and management will need to be able to manage much larger volumes of data than a few years ago. They will need to be familiar with the great variety of new databases in order to pick the best tool for the job.
Students working in network management will need to be able to ensure that everyone has the bandwidth and server access they need, as those demands expand to include extensive video, low-latency real-time connectivity, and the regular transfer of huge amounts of data.
Students in cybersecurity will need to be fully acquainted with all the recommended best practices. However, they will also have to be able to anticipate and guard against potential new vulnerabilities. "By the book" protection is no longer sufficient.