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What does a project manager really do? Learning about the daily life of a project manager—like coordinating tasks between departments, maintaining the organization of a project and ensuring deadlines are met—could help you decide if this is the right career for you.
This job seems so fun. I need to make this career change
In this video, we follow Gillian, a project manager for an agency in New York, as she shows you what a day in the life of a project manager is actually like, including work hours, work environment and job duties. She even shares the skills and education needed to be a successful project manager.
00:00 Introduction
Probably unemployed on the McDonald’s roster rn. 🎉2026
00:16 What is a project manager?
00:45 Hybrid work life
I hope you manage your project better than you treated that poor cup of coffee, because I was almost in tears watching you give that poor drink such a thorough shaking – such a disgrace!😢
01:11 Start of the workday
01:28 Project management software - Monday.com
She talks too fast for individuals trying to understand.
02:07 “Hamilton” account status meeting
03:03 Work from home tip
Steinway Street and 23rd ave...115th NYPD Precinct.... Was a low crime italian catholic, Irish, and Greek area back in the day.... Must be nice to walk the 15 blocks to the Astoria City pool down the way.... My old neighborhood.
03:24 Routing projects to stakeholders
03:43 Who does a project manager work with?
And where are you from ?
04:01 What education is required for a project manager?
04:32 Favorite parts about the job
I’m a taxi driver so let’s see if I can do this job
04:48 Routing “Hamilton” design projects
05:31 Training new project manager
Im looking to get into this. Background: 57 yrs old, no college, no experience, no car. Job looks real easy, give me a month to catch on and Im golden. Im available! Look me up, you wont regret it! 😊😊😊
05:50 Email automation system training
06:43 Wrapping up work
LOL that schedule looks like the most relaxed work week I have ever had in my life.
07:01 Updating project management software status
07:41 Project site visit
So you are a secretary HAHAHAHHAHA
08:00 Project manager career advice
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Boring and useless job
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I worked 70 hrs. a week as an office installer. Our PM would sit there with her feet kicked up shopping for shoes most of the day. 9 of the 10 installers left the company. Maybe she could pick up a tape measure
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I am currently working as a data scientist with 6 years of experience. I am taking google project manager specialization course and want move to project management. how can i get any remote internship or part time role to polish my skills in project management.
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I am going to start my new career as a project manager from tomorrow. im really excited
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This is a very good video. It seems like all the other "day in the life" - videos are nothing but women showing their makeup routines, guys showing their morning gym routines, and everybody showing us what they eat for lunch without explaining what they actually do for a living lol. This was great. She definitely nose what she's doing. Solid and very insightful. Bravo
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She’s a marketing project manager? I know there’s different kinds like construction and IT. This seems very nice and creative.
@kellz9543is it only me who still doesn't know what do project managers exactly do ??? sitting on a coach, getting coffee, talking with a member of a team, ...and this needs 2 pages of resume with bunch of skills and software to be able to get an interview when you apply ????
@abtinartsSo do you as a PM deal with any of the financial portions??
@RAWNREALFAITHUNLEASHEDThank you veryuch for this video, this is a rare one to find! Hard to find something about the daily routine of profession, usually people talk about it in general but don't show it in detail like here😊
@Evfrosi1538bro working in the kitchen???
@RK-xe3twLove indeed ❤
@KatiapunchhI love watching this as a designer and knowing I saw the Hamilton signs in Seattle lol. Super cool! There's so much behind the scenes work that goes into the ads that we see everyday
@mollyrweberHaha i have made a video on this. Great video❤
@BizBeatsAcademeyFor any project managers out there, do you experience down time? Like, have time to make a grocery run in between your shift or squeeze in a gym sesh?
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@pcmb8057Do I need a degree? For this job?
@itzironlifemiguel186I am an IT PM and I can tell you that my work life is more streesfull than is reflected in your video
@Maria-i8v7w💕💕💕
@theoluwatoyosiaI transitioned almost 10 months go from academia to industry .. I work as a project manager in Germany ❤and this video was suggested to me today .. I was curious and upon viewing it, I realised I did watch it a year ago when I was applying for PM jobs 🥹😍! Happy Proud PM
@NilanilniliNilHow much does that shoebox rent for? 😅
@Slowly_We_RotHow can I transition from Sales/Customer Service to PM (UK based)?
@FictionIncYouuuu doing Hamilton is AMAZING!!! I wouldn’t be able to function knowing that I’m part of that team that helped bring Hamilton to life! So dope!
@dsmitty882010Hey+ I work as a PM as well in SW industry and you forget that precious part of the day wen you cry out loud in a corner (1pm-1:10pm). Press F
@meszilThe only thing is I would have changed clothes to go into the office I still love office etiquette
@sdn4134I have been strongly thinking about studying for the PMI CAPM exam. I think this video makes me want to break into project management even more.
@AarmOZ84I don't know who you are but I already love you.
@cesarghfulI watched the whole thing thinking she's an Architect and was so confused as there was nothing about architecture in this video lol
@OXIRCan you do a business administration degree to a be a project manager?
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