While the development and construction of public works projects is largely placed in the hands of engineers, these efforts generally require the coordination of large numbers of individuals and copious sums of money. These projects require knowledge of, and interaction with, the community at large. Public works project management jobs involve responsibility for budgets and schedules as well as the organization of labor and materials. Because of their connection with design and construction, public works project management jobs are ideal for those with master's in architecture or engineering.
Because of the constantly evolving state of technology, many companies require frequent updates to their networks and software to maintain unified company-wide standards. These projects demand that managers coordinate the efforts of IT staff on a large scale, as well as do research and manage budgets. Advanced degrees in business or computer science are helpful in finding employment in this area, as are general project management degrees.
The availability of databases that can retrieve and coordinate large amounts of information is an important support for many companies, particularly those in the medical field. In some cases these projects can require international communication to organize data from multiple sources worldwide. However, even within medical companies degrees in project management or information technology are more important that medical or scientific training.
Many large businesses are looking to take advantage of the opportunities offered by Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites. Because of the scale of these operations, many companies are looking for project managers to head them up. Project managers working within the Web sector coordinate online branding with the current marketing strategies of the company, as well as communicate the company's image through the Internet. These positions benefit those with advanced degrees in computer science and Web development.