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Senior Management

We offer a range of globally recognised certifications to help you gain the knowledge, skills, and experience required to pursue your career in Senior Management.

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How to pursue a career In Senior Management

Senior management roles demand a diverse skill set, including technical, business, project, and power skills. Professionals often advance from IT, Sales, or Finance, requiring a holistic business understanding. Project management, alongside Data Analysis and Change Management, is key, while strong communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills are essential for success.

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What does a career in Senior Management look like?

Pursuing your career in Senior Management

A Senior Manager's role can be varied and challenging. They’ll oversee entire departments, business units, or multiple functions within the organisation. Their responsibilities span across various areas like strategic planning, financial management, team leadership, and company-wide performance, not just individual projects. 

Organisations will hire Senior Managers to contribute to shaping the company’s strategy, make decisions that impact multiple departments, and make financial and operational decisions.

Is a career in Senior Management right for me?

Management skills

Determining whether a career in Senior Management is right for you depends on your interests, skills, and goals. 

Senior management also comes with challenges, such as managing stakeholder expectations, handling pressure, and balancing multiple responsibilities. Considering these factors, reflect on your skills, interests, and work preferences to determine if a career in project management aligns with your goals and aspirations.

 

  • Key attributes of a Senior Manager include:
    Organisation & Planning skills
    Leadership qualities
    Great communication skills
    Problem-solving abilities
    Collaboration and teamwork
    Flexibility & adaptability

Senior Manager responsibilities

  • Key responsibilities of a Senior Manager
    Develop and maintain the project schedule and detailed work plans.
    Track progress against the project schedule, identify delays and recommend corrective actions. 
    Estimate project costs and prepare budgets, monitor expenses, and manage contracts. 
    Manage and coordinate project resources.
    Implement risk management strategies and contingency plans. 
    Establish clear project objectives and milestones, and assign tasks and responsibilities. 
    Manage communication with all project stakeholders including team members and clients. 

A Senior Manager is responsible for overseeing key business functions and ensuring the alignment of operations with the company’s strategic goals. They manage teams, provide leadership across departments, and make high-level decisions related to financial performance, risk management, and resource allocation. Their role includes developing and executing long-term plans, driving organisational growth, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and ensuring that quality and performance standards are met. Senior Managers play a critical role in guiding the overall direction of the business and ensuring its ongoing success.

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How do I become a Senior Manager?

Qualifications needed to become a Senior Manager

Gaining certifications enhances credibility and helps start, change, or advance your career. As you progress in your career you’ll be able to learn more about the methodologies used by Senior Managers, develop key project management skills, and gain more experience. Project management is a dynamic field, so it's important to stay updated on industry trends, new methodologies, and emerging technologies. 

Related careers

IT Project Manager 

Change Management

Recommended Project Management courses

PMI Project Management Professional 

BCS Foundation Certificate In Business Analysis

Does a career in Senior Management sound right for you?

If you are interested in pursuing a career in Senior Management, contact us today to arrange a FREE consultation with one of our experts who can help you explore your options. 

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We partner with leading organisations such as BAE Systems, Accenture, Vistry Group, PwC, and KPMG to offer our students opportunities in sectors such as cyber security, data analysis, project management, and more.

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Salary projection

Average salary after completing

£54k

You can earn an average of £54,989.00 a year

Project Team Leader
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Senior Project Manager
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£54k

You can earn an average of £54,989.00 a year

Meet Owen Evans

Owen went from IT support to Project Management with our PRINCE2® Foundation and PRINCE2® Practitioner courses. We've helped thousands of career starters, changers, and upskillers advance their careers in Project Management. We can help you.

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