IT Project Manager Market

[jmo21]

They also asking me who I'd prefer to work with so they can get me over there.

we need a fishing smilie!

[norrahe]

we need a fishing smilie!

nah, this is with people they have contracts with already, i've been asked if i have any preferences who they get me out to first.

i normally say all

[kaiser78]

Have seen some a few generic PM roles (and for multiple PMs) posted onto Joberve in the last week - are these genuine adaverts or agents looking to bring in CVs ? Thoughts ?

[Svalbaard]

I'm currently SAP PM'ing and am getting plenty of calls from respectable agencies and present client co. want me to stay on after current implementation so the immediate future looks rosy.

On the other hand though, it means I won't be able to take the summer off again.

[norrahe]

It's picking up somewhat, but as well as all the valid gig calls I'm getting, I'm also getting fishing calls, asking me who I'm interviewing with.

The call is normally under the guise that they have a valid role and will send the "spec" (which doesn't exist) to me.

[TykeMerc]

I'm currently SAP PM'ing and am getting plenty of calls from respectable agencies and present client co. want me to stay on after current implementation so the immediate future looks rosy.

On the other hand though, it means I won't be able to take the summer off again.

Admittedly experienced SAP PM's aren't exactly common as for obvious reasons it's not an easy market to break into.

Like Norrahe I've been getting a fair few more calls recently, some real, some vapourware.

[Belle]

On the other hand though, it means I won't be able to take the summer off again.

Now that's a stress a lot of us would like at the moment!

[norrahe]

Admittedly experienced SAP PM's aren't exactly common as for obvious reasons it's not an easy market to break into.

Like Norrahe I've been getting a fair few more calls recently, some real, some vapourware.

I've found a lot of roles drying up. There have been instances of waiting on interview dates or having had interviews and the project has been binned.

I think some PMs are getting excited and putting the specs out there and then the budget is getting canned.

[Grinder]

I've been looking full-time since before Christmas - not a good time to be canned due to projects being cut.

Anyway, my experience is that the last week has been quiet on the job boards. As with norrahe, I am waiting on interview dates - companies don't seem to be in a rush to kick off big spend projects. 2 out of 4 I'm waiting on are perm jobs where agents came to me.

Maybe its naive, but I wonder if its because permanent jobs bring agents big cash up front, whereas contracts drip-feed - if the agency is in difficulty they might end up going for the big win. Shoot me down if you wish - its only a theory.

[Gonzo]

Maybe its naive, but I wonder if its because permanent jobs bring agents big cash up front, whereas contracts drip-feed - if the agency is in difficulty they might end up going for the big win. Shoot me down if you wish - its only a theory.

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