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What is a senior project implementation manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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Nicole Jones Young Ph.D.

What general advice would you give to a senior project implementation manager?

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Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior, Franklin and Marshall College

Be flexible. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a lot of uncertainty, but has created new opportunities in others. Staying flexible allows individuals to shift focus away from industries or occupations that may be in decline, and re-focus on employment opportunities that may be more aligned with our current moment.
ScoreSenior Project Implementation ManagerUS Average
Salary
7.0

Avg. Salary $89,534

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
4.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.51%

Asian 11.99%

Black or African American 6.24%

Hispanic or Latino 8.82%

Unknown 4.70%

White 67.73%

Gender

female 42.01%

male 57.99%

Age - 43
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 43
Stress level
7.4

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.5

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.7

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Senior project implementation manager career paths

Key steps to become a senior project implementation manager

  1. Explore senior project implementation manager education requirements

    Most common senior project implementation manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    66.3 %

    Master's

    22.5 %

    Associate

    7.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific senior project implementation manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Project Management23.11%
    Process Improvement8.44%
    Epic6.45%
    Project Scope5.93%
    Client Expectations4.47%
  3. Complete relevant senior project implementation manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New senior project implementation managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a senior project implementation manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real senior project implementation manager resumes.
  4. Research senior project implementation manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage multiple implementations projects, support the team setting up multiple projects in clarity and SharePoint sites.
    • Manage the definition, purchase and implementation of the required infrastructure to successfully migrate the systems while providing disaster recovery.
    • Implement a repeatable process methodology base on the PMI PMBOK defining a systematic approach to delivering solutions and achieving customer objectives.
    • Render effectual support to technical teams in creating and instituting infrastructure process to address client needs.
  5. Get senior project implementation manager experience

    Generally, it takes 4-6 years to become a senior project implementation manager. The most common roles before becoming a senior project implementation manager include senior project manager, project manager team lead and information technology project manager.
  6. Apply for senior project implementation manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a senior project implementation manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average senior project implementation manager salary

The average senior project implementation manager salary in the United States is $89,534 per year or $43 per hour. Senior project implementation manager salaries range between $72,000 and $110,000 per year.

Average senior project implementation manager salary
$89,534 Yearly
$43.05 hourly

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A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2023
Pros

I like to work with a team. Satisfaction of seeing the successful completion of a project

Cons

Strict deadlines, and stakeholders. Feeling undervalued or underappreciated.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2020
Pros

not applicable because I dont work as a technical project manager

Cons

not applicable because I dont work as a technical project manager


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2020
Pros

I enjoy problem-solving and identifying a path to completing a complex project. I like to ensure that moving parts come together smoothly and communicating successes and celebrating with the team.

Cons

Without the right support from project sponsors, a project manager is doomed to failure. There is an enormous amount of responsibility on a project manager to deliver a product on time and on budget, though without proper authority or backing, it's basically wheel spinning.


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Updated January 8, 2025

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