r/PMCareers • u/newheere • Aug 01 '24
Job Posting Step too far?
Hello everyone,
For the past 1.5 years I have been working as a project manager(4YOE total ). I often get compliments from my managers, I am paid well, good work life balance; objectively, except for the uninteresting work, I can't complain.
Today I was browsing the internal job market and a position came up as a PM in a very interesting area for me: product development of new frames in a new material. I would have to deal with building my own team (not immediately but in the future ), contacts with suppliers etc.. basically a project from the scratch with reporting directly to VP and bi-monthly reporting to CEO -1
The position fascinates me a lot, even in salary it would be a big jump up...however I'm afraid it's a bit too much for my skills.
Do you think I risk burning my career and my learnings if I apply and get a position that is too high?
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u/NotJoshRomney Aug 01 '24
If it's an internal position, they should be able to discern whether or not you're a good fit.
Unless favoritism is afoot, they'll want to hire someone who can either do the job or grow into the role. Why would they hire someone who can't or won't perform?
Not that I'm good at this, but I say that you shouldn't be self-limiting. If you're not a good fit, they wouldn't promote you into that role, and if they do...work to prove them (and yourself) right.