The Evolution of Project Management Hiring: Insights from Leading Headhunters
Project management over the last decade has undergone a revolutionary change. From the classical Gantt chart paradigm to the agile methodologies, and mixed-mode delivery mechanism, the manner in which projects are being executed by organizations is changing at a whirling pace. Parallel to the development of the practice of project management, the hiring scenario for project management practitioners has also undergone a change. No longer do companies hire certified project managers; instead, they hire strategic thinkers, change leaders, and cross-functional leaders. This emerging world has posed a higher degree of stakes in front of headhunters in project management, who now find themselves as team members to enable businesses to attract the best possible talent to cause ripples in a speeding, technology-oriented corporate world. In this, we understand how ...