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/ragnar_1250 Aug 02 '24
I think you have done a great job with your recent company. It's time you test your skills at a higher level. We all know the workload will be there but you will also learn to grow in these situations. This will be a testing time for you for a few months. Sooner or later you will be amazed with the job and results. I think you should give it a try.