The job as a project manager

If you perform well with freedom and responsibility, and have strong interpersonal skills that thrive in a team environment, then the role of project manager might be suitable for you. Ted Edin is a project manager at Bruske Måleri and can tell you more about what the professional role entails.

What does the profession of project manager entail?

Being a project manager means being the linchpin, holding the significant responsibility for the project and pulling all the threads together to ensure the project comes together in the end.

What does a typical workday look like for a project manager?

It's difficult to determine what a typical day looks like. After a phone call, the entire day's plan can change. Planning is always possible, but due to unpredictability, describing a typical day for a project manager is challenging. A quieter day consists largely of administrative work, whereas a hectic day involves being in the midst of projects and interacting with people.

What is most rewarding about the profession of project manager?

The reward is in bringing the project successfully from start to finish and taking ownership of it. Seeing the entirety, the process, and especially working as a team. I would say it definitely can be seen as a team sport.

How did you find your way into the profession of project manager?

In high school, I pursued the social sciences program with a focus on economics. After that, I started as a painter and underwent traditional apprenticeship training. After training as a painter, I started my own business, and today I am a project manager at Bruske Måleri. Companies often recruit internally, so having a background in painting was important. It gives me a better understanding of the work my colleagues do, and a comprehensive understanding of the industry, of course. Currently, there are also training courses to become a project manager, which makes one especially suited for the profession and more attractive to recruiters.

Who would you recommend for the profession of project manager?

Everyone who enjoys a lot of freedom with responsibility, and also those who like to interact with new people and are good at social interaction. In many cases, it's about being a chameleon with many different roles; it's simply about how you adapt to different individuals in the industry.