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Job outlook for senior program managers, pmo in the United States
Senior program manager, pmo job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior program manager, pmo job growth rate is 16% from 2018-2028.
About 82,400 new jobs for senior program managers, pmo are projected over the next decade.
Senior program manager, pmo salaries have increased 11% for senior program managers, pmo in the last 5 years.
There are over 7,380 senior program managers, pmo currently employed in the United States.
There are 167,143 active senior program manager, pmo job openings in the US.
The average senior program manager, pmo salary is $104,928.
Are senior program manager, pmo jobs in demand?
Senior program manager, pmo job and salary trends over time
Senior program manager, pmo jobs over time
Senior program manager, pmo job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,380 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 6,955 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 6,601 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 5,954 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 5,562 | 0.00% |
Average senior program manager, pmo salary over time
Senior program manager, pmo salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $104,928 | $50.45 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $101,603 | $48.85 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $98,944 | $47.57 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $96,647 | $46.46 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $94,272 | $45.32 | +3.2% |
Senior program manager, pmo jobs by state
Most common states for senior program managers, pmo
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 613 | 88% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 3,189 | 43% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 286 | 27% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 206 | 27% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,647 | 24% |
| 6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 974 | 24% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,906 | 23% |
| 8 | Delaware | 961,939 | 217 | 23% |
| 9 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 687 | 22% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 297 | 22% |
| 11 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 225 | 21% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,074 | 19% |
| 13 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 668 | 19% |
| 14 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,036 | 18% |
| 15 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,548 | 17% |
| 16 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 326 | 17% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 285 | 17% |
| 18 | California | 39,536,653 | 6,435 | 16% |
| 19 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,925 | 15% |
| 20 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,023 | 15% |
Most common cities for senior program managers, pmo
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $99,723 |
Senior Program Manager, PMO job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior program manager, pmo experts
Ohio State University
University of New Mexico (UNM)
University of Tennessee
Swarthmore College
Auburn University at Montgomery
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Western Carolina University
Auburn University at Montgomery
Maryville University
Davenport University
Azusa Pacific University
University of Kansas
Binghamton University
Dr. Laura Deeter PhD
Professor of Practice: Horticulture and Crop ScienceOhio State University
Applied Horticulture And Horticultural Business Services
What Senior Program Manager, PMO skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Laura Deeter PhD: There are more than enough positions out there to find one with a good starting salary. Apply for as many as you can.
Be willing to relocate to another city or state.
What will help Senior Program Managers, PMO increase their earning potential?
Dr. Laura Deeter PhD: There are more than enough positions out there to find one with a good starting salary. Apply for as many as you can.
Be willing to relocate to another city or state.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Program Manager, PMO job market given the pandemic?
Elsa Maria Castillo: The pandemic has definitely impacted the job market, and although we still get requests for candidates for internship opportunities or jobs from our various partners, during the pandemic there has been an increase of requests in the following areas: Cybersecurity, Weapons Development and Testing, Aerospace, Quality Control Engineers, design and development of Prosthetics, Optics, Solar and alternative Energy systems, and Telecommunications. A slight shift into the development of medical technologies, data analysis, coding, artificial intelligence, robotics, and virtual reality is evident.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Senior Program Managers, PMO?
Elsa Maria Castillo: In addition to the standard engineering coursework, it is important that students invest some time in the development of tech skills and digital skills that go beyond coursework such as conducting undergraduate research and receiving training in project management, additional programming languages, internet of things, machine learning, finite element analysis as well as the development of soft skills that could make a bigger impact on the job prospects. This is why at UNM Engineering we have partnered with alumni from various industries to offer some additional engineering skills workshops to help enhance our students learning experience and better prepare them to enter the workforce. Students should also aim to participate in internship opportunities or seek out and connect with professional mentors who could give students an insight into career opportunities and take advantage of networking opportunities offered through their school. We also recommend our students to create professional online profiles in apps such as LinkedIn and the schools' Office of Career Services digital platforms.
Scott Gilpatric
Professor and Department HeadUniversity of Tennessee
Department of Economics, Haslam College of Business
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior Program Managers, PMO?
Scott Gilpatric: Certainly some individuals will have an enduring impact if the pandemic really disrupted their life. For example, if they are a parent got very sick and the student became unable to continue in college, or their performance really suffered. But more broadly, I actually think we will come out the pandemic this summer with a strong economy-possibly even the strongest economic boom since the late nineties. So I think for many it will be a very good time to be starting a career.
What's a good job out of college for Senior Program Managers, PMO?
Scott Gilpatric: That really depends on the individual. The most important factor in a first job coming out of college might be the opportunity to learn about yourself, learn what you are good at, and find a good direction for furthering your own growth in skills and understanding what you want your career to be. Obviously compensation matters, but often the work environment will impact job satisfaction more than money. Finding a place where you look forward to working with your colleagues most days is incredibly valuable, and a lot of compensation is required to offset the unpleasantness if you dread going to work every morning.
What's a good job out of college for Senior Program Managers, PMO?
Stephen O'Connell: Work that uses your skills and builds new ones. There is a premium on your own flexibility over the couple of years, with a lot of job-market volatility due to uncertain structural impacts of the pandemic.
What technical skills for a Senior Program Manager, PMO stand out to employers?
Stephen O'Connell: The organization, presentation and interpretation of data are probably particularly valued. Comfort with all kinds of online productivity tools. As always, capacity for critical thinking. For now especially, ability to work independently within a team that meets only remotely.
Brett Lehman Ph.D.
ProfessorAuburn University at Montgomery
Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work
What's a good job out of college for Senior Program Managers, PMO?
Brett Lehman Ph.D.: There is a business side and a human side to this answer. On the business side, I hope graduates are provided benefits like health insurance, a gainful salary, and opportunities for advancement. The way to hit a home-run is to get a job where those needs are taken care of and you still get to use your skills for something you feel is important. Most sociology students get into the subject because they care about the human side, want to help people, and see opportunity for creating positive social change. You'll get motivated sociology graduates when you show them a path towards achievement on the human side; then when we there's less worry about the business side, some impressive results could follow!
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Senior Program Managers, PMO?
Jodi Smolen: I think this depends on the industry. Finance students give themselves an advantage by taking the Securities Industry Essential (SIE) exam during college. The exam does not require employer sponsorship and it is good for 4 years. If students want to become a securities trader, investment banker, or financial advisor, the SIE exam is a necessary step before they take the Series 6 and 7 exams after graduation. It shows a prospective employer that the student is serious about a career in the financial services industry.
In addition, finance students should hone their advanced Excel skills. Whether they do this in college, or on their own time, knowing Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP will set them apart from other candidates.
Computer science students should know that Python is in strong demand. If they know the basics of this language, they will have more job opportunities in different industries. Similarly, many data science jobs require Python, SQL or R programming languages. Candidates who pick up programming languages easily can learn on the job, but it is always more desirable to walk into the job knowing the language they want to use.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior Program Managers, PMO?
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 soft skills should all Senior Program Managers, PMO possess?
TeWhan Hahn Ph.D.: Writing skills including email writing, being able to work in teams, and knowing the workplace etiquettes.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Program Manager, PMO job market given the pandemic?
TeWhan Hahn Ph.D.: There will be more openings for employees who are willing to work remote.
Meaghan Goodman Ph.D.
Program Director & Assistant ProfessorMaryville University
Speech-Language Pathology
What's a day at work look like for a Senior Program Manager, PMO?
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 technical skills for a Senior Program Manager, PMO stand out to employers?
Meaghan Goodman Ph.D.: Speech-Language Pathologists help people improve their speech, language, swallowing, hearing, and other communication abilities. The goal of our profession is ultimately to help people effectively communicate and improve quality of life. Therefore, the skills that standout to employers are Speech-Language Pathologists who
-Like to think critically and problem solve,
-Are passionate about the field and demonstrate a desire to continually learn more,
-Are dedicated to serving people and helping them live their best lives,
-And those who possess strong advocacy skills!
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Program Manager, PMO job market given the pandemic?
Todd Terry: The pandemic has caused many existing businesses to scale back or go out of business. This disruption provides an avenue for the entrepreneur to excel. Areas that should experience entrepreneurial growth may include, technology, supply chain management with an emphasis on product delivery to the end consumer. Risk management is another sector that will experience growth. The business world is experiencing something it never had realized before with the pandemic, and this brings to the forefront the need to be prepared for such another type of experience. Online retail management is a sector that has experienced growth during the pandemic and is becoming the norm. Customers have adapted well to this concept of ordering products online and having them delivered to their door step. This practice turns into a time saving opportunity for the customer, and an opportunity for the entrepreneur to provide a service with in the supply chain.
What soft skills should all Senior Program Managers, PMO 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 Senior Program Managers, PMO?
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.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior Program Managers, PMO?
Milena Stanislavova Ph.D.: Along with all the obvious negatives, I feel that we were forced to experiment and innovate the way we teach and learn, and it has brought a lot of ingenuity and creativity on the part of both professors and students. This past semester I have seen so much depth of experiences and focus on what really matters, optimization of the amount of facts versus hands on problem solving techniques, and just sheer planning of the time spent in the classroom time on the part of professors. At the same time, students are forced to be more organized and self-sufficient, skills that will serve them well on the job market and beyond. This new and more focused way of teaching and learning, using every instrument in our toolbox and varying the virtual, in-person and hands-on practical will definitely remain after the pandemic is over.
Denise Lorenzetti
Director of Binghamton University's Fleishman Center for Career and Professional DevelopmentBinghamton University
Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Program Manager, PMO job market given the pandemic?
Denise Lorenzetti: It is likely to see a continuation of remote job opportunities even after the pandemic is resolved. Many positions that have been successfully moved to remote options may in fact stay remote, depending on the employer.
The pandemic has increased the number of jobs available in specific industries and decreased the amount in others.
Industries and fields that have and will likely continue to grow include:
Supply chain/logistics and positions related to production, distribution, and selling of goods such as e-commerce
Technology and industries that help support businesses such as software, developers, artificial intelligence.
Healthcare
Biotechnology
The service industries were affected by the pandemic, making these positions harder to come by. This would include entertainment, travel, lodging, and full-service restaurants among others.