A Client Project Manager generally assists companies and organisations to create and maintain their positive image in public.

Tasks:

1. Arranging and organising meetings and conferences
2. Representing employers in projects or on meetings with the media
3. Providing exchange of information between the board and the employees
4. Representing the company's interests
5. Overseeing projects of the company
6. Organising the people working on a project
7. Ensuring that the goals of the project are achieved

Key skills for Client Project Manager:

• Good written and spoken communication skills
• Computer skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Creativity
• Ability to take initiative
• Analytical skills
• Teamworking and leadership skills
• Management skills

Average salary (2013):

The United Kingdom: £33,034 per year
The United States: $59,906 per year
Australia: AU$ 59,386 per year

Qualifications and training:

For this job a higher education degree is needed in the field of Public Relations or similar. A postgraduate degree will give an opportunity of career advancement. Some companies offer internship and project management programmes. A clean driving licence is also required.