The good news? You can start building these ... given how crucial soft skills are to the role.” Becoming a certified project manager takes some effort, but it’s totally doable.

Other traits that make for a good project manager are "communication, problem-solving, time management and adaptability – qualities that also make for strong MBA applicants,” Jones says.

A good project management specialist is integral to the successful completion of any project. Brooke Baker, an account coordinator at Siegel and Gale, a branding agency headquartered in New York ...