How to find senior digital project/program management work in the US?
August 5, 2024 10:31 AM Subscribe
I've returned to the US after nearly 20 years in the UK and I need a digital project management job. I don't have the connections here that I do in the UK, so where do I start?
I have 15 years experience in digital and IT project management, mostly agency side, with the last few years as a successful freelancer (but I'm interested in a permanent job at this point). I've found plenty of jobs that look like a good fit on LinkedIn, but they all have hundreds of applicants within hours and I feel like I'm getting lost in the shuffle.
Should I try to find a recruitment consultant (or whatever they're called here?) Any other tips?
I'm looking for remote work ideally, but I'd settle for hybrid in Nashville, TN, Louisville, KY, or Columbus, OH.
I have 15 years experience in digital and IT project management, mostly agency side, with the last few years as a successful freelancer (but I'm interested in a permanent job at this point). I've found plenty of jobs that look like a good fit on LinkedIn, but they all have hundreds of applicants within hours and I feel like I'm getting lost in the shuffle.
Should I try to find a recruitment consultant (or whatever they're called here?) Any other tips?
I'm looking for remote work ideally, but I'd settle for hybrid in Nashville, TN, Louisville, KY, or Columbus, OH.
Response by poster: thanks, brainwane :)
I'd be OK with either employment or contract, but with a preference for the former. I'm not desperate to start right away- willing to be patient if it's the right job.
posted by cilantro at 10:43 AM on August 5
I'd be OK with either employment or contract, but with a preference for the former. I'm not desperate to start right away- willing to be patient if it's the right job.
posted by cilantro at 10:43 AM on August 5
As an employee there that checks the internal job board regularly, Leidos frequently hires remote IT project managers, looking for 10-15 years experience. I believe I just saw one posted this morning. If you take a look and see something, shoot me a message as I may be able to put in a referral (which nets me a bonus if you're hired, full disclosure).
posted by Teadog at 1:37 PM on August 5
posted by Teadog at 1:37 PM on August 5
Response by poster: Ah thanks Teadog, but I suppose I should have said that one thing I don't have is a degree- just 15 years of experience- which seems to be more of an issue in general in the US than in the UK, from what I've seen so far.
posted by cilantro at 2:22 PM on August 5
posted by cilantro at 2:22 PM on August 5
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Do you need it to be employment ("W-2") or would you be okay with contract ("1099")?
How soon do you need your start date to be? Some government roles might be available but will take a longer time between application and start date.
posted by brainwane at 10:37 AM on August 5