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Exploring the differences: Projects vs operations examples

Rebel’s Guide to PM

For example, in the UK, the Infrastructure and Projects Authority manages projects and shares best practices for UK government projects. In the United States, the Government Accountability Office publishes regular reports into major projects. Let’s say you work for a clothing retailer. Next up, examples of operations management.

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Organizational Project Management (OPM) Basics

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Program management is found in many industries, such as business, government and non-profit. It involves strategic planning, program governance, resource management, status reporting, direction setting and problem-solving. A business plan, budget and responsibilities by the leadership team define them.

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Project Management Job Titles: Understanding the Types of Roles in Project Management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Whether you love retail or catering, tech or medicine, there will be a project management job in that field. Portfolio Manager/Director A portfolio manager is a senior leadership position in an organization, overseeing an entire portfolio of change projects.

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What can I do with a degree in project management?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Here are some different industries that frequently recruit project managers: Construction Government/public sector Healthcare Oil and gas IT Supply chain management Charity work Retail Manufacturing Engineering Human resources. Expect digital project management to earn more than retail, for example. Quick Questions.

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Project management degrees: Do you need one and what you can do with it

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Any project management course at university level should cover the interpersonal and fusion skills that are required for success as well, such as leadership, communication, people management and teamwork. Expect digital project management to earn more than retail, for example. That varies depending on the industry.

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Business Project Management Basics

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They should have experience, leadership skills and certifications that can help differentiate themselves. Strategic Projects A strategic project is new and tends to be innovative, such as a new product or service, though it could also be the opening of a new retail location, factory or branch office for the business.

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Top 25 Project Management Influencers of 2025

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What distinguishes these influencers in the landscape of project management thought leadership? His work with ThoughtWorks as an executive consultant and his contributions to initiatives like Business Agility and Agile-Adaptive Leadership showcase his ability to bridge gaps between technology and management teams.

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