Many veterans have project management experience - just under a different name. The challenge is in the translation and repackaging of your skill-set so that hiring managers spot your skills.
Trained and experienced in the military ‘estimate and planning’ process
Relentless mission focus, results driven
Coordinating military activity is core to all military planning
Negotiating with rival stakeholders in the most challenging situations
Military operations instil adaptability, flexibility and resourcefulness
Understanding and managing risk
Experience of military IT, construction, engineering and change projects
Well developed leadership skills
Willingness to take ownership
The ability to understand complex problems, develop practical solutions and implement them
Negotiation skills, often developed in high pressure situations
The ability to get things done
Stakeholder management
Team skills - building, leading, contributing
Calmness under pressure
Understanding of project management methodologies e.g. PRINCE, APMP, Agile, CEng, ICE etc
IT and Technical skills - proficient in the use of Project, Excel and standard software packages
Budget Management experience
Risk and crisis management experience
Understand and manage complexity
Architect and implement a solution
Analyse and solve problems
Unite stakeholders around a common purpose
Deliver results, on time, on budget and to the highest professional standards
Calmly and effectively
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